Dodgers vs. Marlins Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – September 5, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 4, 2023

Freddie Freeman leads the Los Angeles Dodgers (84-52) into a matchup against Luis Arraez and the Miami Marlins (70-67) at LoanDepot park, on Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET. Freeman is at .335, the third-best average in the league, while Arraez ranks first at .356.

The Marlins are an underdog at home (+120) versus the Dodgers (-145). The game’s total is set at 7.5.

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Dodgers vs Marlins Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Dodgers -145 +120 7.5

Dodgers Betting Insights

  • The Dodgers have been favorites in 112 games this season and won 72 (64.3%) of those contests.
  • Los Angeles has a record of 49-25 in games when sportsbooks favor them by at least -145 on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 59.2% chance of a victory for the Dodgers.
  • Games involving Los Angeles has gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 76 of 135 chances this season.
  • The Dodgers are 75-60-0 against the spread this season.

Dodgers Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 6-4
Runs Per Game 5.7
HR 16
ERA 3.60
K/9 7

Marlins Betting Insights

  • The Marlins have been chosen as underdogs in 70 games this year and have walked away with the win 30 times (42.9%) in those games.
  • Miami has a mark of 15-20 in contests where sportsbooks favor it by +120 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Marlins have an implied victory probability of 45.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Miami and its opponents have gone over in 62 of its 137 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • In 137 games with a line this season, the Marlins have a mark of 61-76-0 against the spread.

Marlins Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 5-5
Runs Per Game 4.1
HR 12
ERA 3.62
K/9 7

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Dodgers Probable Pitcher – Clayton Kershaw

  • Kershaw’s team is 12-8-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • The left-hander gave up one earned run and allowed three hits in five innings pitched against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
  • Kershaw has 16 starts of five or more innings this season in 20 chances. He averages 5.6 innings per outing.
  • He has finished five appearances without allowing an earned run in 20 chances this season.
  • When Kershaw starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 14-5.
  • Kershaw’s team has won 15 of his 20 starts this season.
  • Out of Kershaw’s 20 starts with a total this season, nine have hit the over.

Dodgers Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Brusdar Graterol 56 58.2 43 1.38 17 7
Caleb Ferguson 51 51 55 3 16 3
Evan Phillips 50 51.2 56 2.26 6 21
Ryan Brasier 47 51.1 46 3.51 8 2
Alex Vesia 45 40 53 5.18 9 1

Marlins Probable Pitcher – Jesus Luzardo

  • Luzardo will look for his 10th win when he gets the start for the Marlins, his 28th of the season. He is 9-8 with a 3.80 ERA and 175 strikeouts over 149 1/3 innings pitched.
  • The left-hander’s most recent appearance was on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, when he tossed six scoreless innings while allowing just one hit.
  • Luzardo is aiming for his third straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 frames per start.
  • He will attempt for his third straight outing without giving up an earned run.
  • The Marlins have been the underdog on the moneyline in 15 of Luzardo’s starts this season, and they went 8-7 in those matchups.
  • Luzardo’s team has a 16-11 record in his starts this season.
  • Luzardo’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in 13 of 27 games.

Marlins Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Tanner Scott 57 64.2 86 2.37 24 4
David Robertson 52 56 61 3.21 7 19
Steven Okert 49 49.2 62 3.62 11 0
Andrew Nardi 48 46.1 62 2.91 12 2
A.J. Puk 47 44.2 62 4.23 1 15

Dodgers Hitting Trends

  • The Dodgers have a 51-17 record in games this season when they hit two or more homers.
  • Los Angeles has had five or more extra-base hits in 41 games this season, and has gone 32-9 in those contests.
  • The club has totaled eight or more hits 89 times this season, and has a 66-23 record in those games.
  • Los Angeles is 69-18 in games this season when it put up five or more runs.
  • The Dodgers are 40-18 in games this season when they have drawn at least five walks.

Marlins Hitting Trends

  • They have won 20 of the 42 games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
  • Miami has gone 23-2 this season when collecting five or more extra-base hits as a team.
  • In 102 games this season with eight or more hits, they have a record of 58-44.
  • Miami has won 49 of its 63 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
  • They have a 18-12 record this season when drawing five or more walks in a game.

Dodgers vs. Marlins Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Dodgers (-145)
Over/Under Pick: Over (7.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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