Scanning MLB statistics will show you that the Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the MLB’s top teams in nearly every category.
Opening a three-game set at home against the Miami Marlins will provide the Dodgers another opportunity to flex their muscle at home.
Marlins vs. Dodgers best bets show Los Angeles is 40-15 at home and leads MLB with a .334 on-base percentage.
Marlins’ Offense
Meanwhile, Miami’s offense has struggled mightily this season. The Marlins can’t afford to fall too far behind in games.
When opponents hit at least one home run in a game, Miami is 22-48 this season. The Dodgers want to continue their march to the National League’s top record.
Miami Marlins vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Anyone making MLB betting picks will see the Dodgers and Marlins’ first pitch will be at 10:10 p.m. Friday at Dodgers Stadium.
Teams’ Previous Matchups Scoreboard
Miami lost 10-3 to San Diego on Aug. 17 at home. The Marlins are 52-66 this season. Los Angles lost to Milwaukee 5-3 on the road Thursday to fall to 81-36.
Marlins vs. Dodgers Betting Analysis
Anyone looking at MLB player stats can see how ugly things have gotten for Miami on offense. The Marlins rank 27th in the league in runs scoring, bringing in 3.73 runs per game.
As a team, Miami hits .234, which ranks 24th. One area where the Marlins have been well above league average is in stolen bases.
Marlins Pitching Staff
Miami has stolen 100 bases this season, which is the most in MLB. The Marlins pitching staff, collectively, had had its moments ranking 12th in the league with a 3.82 ERA.
Jesus Aguilar leads Miami with 15 home runs. Miami Marlins will send Jesus Luzardo to the mound against the Dodgers. Luzardo is 3-5 this season with a 3.72 ERA.
Luzardo has played well in August, putting together a 3.18 ERA in August. In 17 innings, Luzardo has struck out 17 batters and allowed six earned runs.
Luzardo will have his hands full as the Dodgers are first in the league in runs score at 5.32. Los Angles has also proven itself to be one of MLB’s most well-rounded outfits. Los Angeles also ranks first in the league in team ERA (2.87) and team WHIP (1.06).
MLB Stats
Looking at MLB stats also provides an opportunity for Dodgers pitcher Tanner Anderson to grab another win. Anderson has won three of his past four starts to improve his record to 13-2.
He also ranks 14th in the league with a 2.81 ERA. Anderson has struck out 101 batters in 128.1 innings pitched.
Anderson did have a surprising loss during his last outing Sunday in Kansas City. Anderson allowed seven hits in six innings of work in the Royals’ 4-0 win over the Dodgers.
Los Angles has been fortunate to avoid MLB injuries this season but did just find out they are losing pitcher Walker Buehler for the season.
Matchup Odds breakdown
Marlins Matchup Odds
MLB betting picks show the Marlins are heavy underdogs in Friday’s game. Miami is +215 on the moneyline.
Dodgers Matchup Odds
When looking at MLB betting odds, it is easy to see the bookmakers expect the Dodgers to add another tally in the win column. Los Angles is -250 on the moneyline.
Marlins vs. Dodgers Betting Pick and Prediction
While Los Angeles has been difficult to beat at home, there is always the chance a team could sneak out of the City of Angles with a victory.
The Dodgers took a surprising sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this season. However, this series is much different.
With the end of the season closing in, the Dodgers would like to get the decision title wrapped up and start turning its attention to the playoffs.
Who to Bet On?
The Marlins can’t match Los Angles’ firepower on offense, and while Miami has a solid starting pitcher, can’t match what the Dodgers have on the mound either. Los Angles should open this series with a win.
MLB Pick: Los Angles -1.5 (-130)
MLB Pick: Over 8 (-110)
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