Miami Marlins vs Los Angeles Dodgers Probable Pitchers

Roddery Munoz, the probable starting pitcher for the Miami Marlins, brings a strong ERA of 2.45 and WHIP of 0.73 into the upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Having already racked up 14 strikeouts and yielding only 5 hits in 11 full innings pitched, Munoz looks to build on his impressive start to the season against a potent Dodgers lineup.

The probable starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the upcoming matchup against the Miami Marlins is Walker Buehler, a talented right-hander with impressive stats. Buehler's strong pitching skills and experience will likely give the Marlins' lineup a tough time, making him a formidable opponent on the mound.

Miami Marlins Analysis

As the Miami Marlins gear up to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, their struggling offense will need to find a way to break out of its slump. The Marlins' batting stats tell the story of a team that struggles to get on base, with a .228 batting average and 267 strikeouts, good for 24th in the league. Their 133 runs scored and 276 hits also rank near the bottom of the league, indicating a team that struggles to manufacture runs. However, there are a few bright spots, namely Bryan De La Cruz, who leads the team in batting average and home runs, and Jazz Chisholm Jr., who paces the team in RBIs. If the Marlins want to have any chance against the powerhouse Dodgers, they'll need these leaders to step up and get support from their teammates in what promises to be a tough matchup.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

As the Miami Marlins prepare to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, they'll need to be wary of the Dodgers' explosive offense, which leads the league in runs scored, hits, and runs batted in. With a team batting average of .273, the Dodgers have shown the ability to consistently get on base and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Mookie Betts has been a key contributor, driving in 27 runs, while Shohei Ohtani has been a force to be reckoned with, boasting a .364 batting average and 10 home runs. The Marlins will need to find a way to limit the Dodgers' scoring chances, as their pitching staff will be put to the test against a lineup that has seen over 5,600 pitches this season. Walker Buehler, the probable starter for the Dodgers, will look to keep the Marlins' bats quiet, but with the Dodgers' offense firing on all cylinders, it'll be an uphill battle for the Marlins to come out on top.

Miami Marlins vs Los Angeles Dodgers Injuries

Los Angeles Dodgers

• Walker Buehler (SP): 15-Day-IL
• Zyhir Hope (OF): Day-To-Day
• Robinson Ortiz (SP): Out
• Connor Brogdon (RP): 15-Day-IL
• Bobby Miller (SP): 15-Day-IL

Miami Marlins

• Kemp Alderman (RF): Day-To-Day
• Braxton Garrett (SP): 15-Day-IL
• A.J. Puk (SP): 15-Day-IL
• Jake Burger (1B): 10-Day-IL
• Huascar Brazoban (RP): Out

Miami Marlins vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Odds

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heavily favored to win, with current odds sitting at -275, a slight increase from their opening odds of -250. Meanwhile, the Over/Under for the game is set at 8.5, indicating a potentially high-scoring affair.

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Miami Marlins vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction

I'm calling it: the Dodgers will thump the Marlins 7-2, because let's be real, it's not like the Fish are swimming upstream to victory anytime soon.

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MLB Player Prop Picks for Marlins vs Dodgers

Jesus Sanchez (MIA) Over 0.5 Singles +110

• Grade: B
• Expected Value: +1.0%
• Odds to Hit: 49.0%
• Bet Units: 0.7
• Fair Odds: +104
• Market Width: 41

Vidal Brujan (MIA) Over 0.5 Singles +115

• Grade: B
• Expected Value: +1.0%
• Odds to Hit: 47.0%
• Bet Units: 0.2
• Fair Odds: +113
• Market Width: 42

Teoscar Hernandez (OF) - LAD Over 0.5 Hits -179

• They're projected for 0.9 HIT.
• In games they had at least 2 at bats:
• • Season 72.2% (26-10) (impl -260)
• • Last 25 76.0% (19-6) (impl -317)
• • Last 20 70.0% (14-6) (impl -233)
• • Last 15 73.3% (11-4) (impl -275)
• • Last 10 80.0% (8-2) (impl -400)
• • Last 5 80.0% (4-1) (impl -400)
• • Last 3 100.0% (3-0)