The LA Dodgers (90-62) and Miami Marlins (56-96) meet on Thursday for the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from loanDepot Park is scheduled for 4:40 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s check out BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Dodgers vs Marlins Opportunities and place your best bets with our expert MLB tips and predictions.
Season series: LA leads 4-1
LA defeated Miami 8-4 on Wednesday as a -193 favorite. The Dodgers led by as many as 6 runs in the 4th inning after a 3B Enrique Hernández 3-run shot. They remain 3½ games ahead of the second-place San Diego Padres in the NL West.
Marlins LHP Robert De Niro suffered the loss after pitching 4 1/3 innings, allowing 5 earned runs on 8 hits and no walks with 5 Ks. Miami is out of the playoff race.
Expected starters for Dodgers and Marlins
RHP Jack Flaherty against RHP Edward Cabrera
Flaherty (12-7, 3.04 ERA) is making his 27th start. He has a WHIP of 1.05, 2.0 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 151 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 4 K in the 10-1 loss at Atlanta Braves on Saturday
- Career against Miami: 2-2, 2.55 ERA (24 2/3 IP, 7 ER), 1.22 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 in 4 starts
Cabrera (4-7, 4.55 ERA) is making his 19th start. He has a WHIP of 1.33, 4.5 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 89 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 9 K in a 4-1 loss to the Washington Nationals on Friday
- Career against Dodgers: 1-2, 7.71 ERA (11 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.37 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance
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Odds for Dodgers vs Marlins
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- Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Marlins +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
- Running Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (-135) | Marlins +1.5 (+110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Tips and predictions for the Dodgers at the Marlins
forecast
Dodgers 6, Marlins 4
Money line
HAPPEN.
The Dodgers will be -210 favorites to win, but that line isn’t worth the risk. Instead, bet on the spread and/or O/U.
Running Line/Against the Spread
SLIM DODGERS -1.5 (-135).
The Dodgers’ last 7 wins against Miami have been by 2 or more runs. LA is also 7-3 in their last 10 meetings, so if you’re expecting the Dodgers to win, you should also consider betting on them ATS.
This is a trend, as the Marlins are 3-1 in their last four meetings in Miami.
Over/Under
Bet over 8 (-115).
The over has scored in each of LA’s last 5 games and is 8-2 in their last 10. For Miami, the over is 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
The over has also hit in each of the last 5 meetings in Miami and is 7-3 in the last 10 overall.
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