Marlins vs. Dodgers Prediction
Sandy Alcantara will oppose Tony Gonsolin in Friday night’s pitching matchup at Dodger Stadium, where the Dodgers will host the Marlins at 10:10 p.m. ET. With the Dodgers listed as home favorites and the total sitting at 8.5 runs, what’s the best bet tonight at Dodger Stadium?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
909 Miami Marlins (+120) at 910 Los Angeles Dodgers (-142); o/u 8.5
10:10 p.m. ET, Friday, August 18, 2023
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Marlins vs. Dodgers Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 72% of bets are on the Dodgers’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Miami Marlins DFS SPIN
Jake Burger went 3-for-4 with two RBI in a loss to the Astros on Wednesday. Burger ripped a 108.5 mph two RBI double off of Justin Verlander in the first inning and then followed that with a 113.1 mph single in the fourth. The third baseman is now hitting .339 in his 14 games with Miami while driving in six runs. He does only have one home run over that span, and there was some concern about his power output after being traded from a great park for right-handed pull power to one of the worst parks in the league for that. However, if he keeps hitting like this, you won’t be too upset about the lack of home runs.
Los Angeles Dodgers DFS SPIN
Austin Barnes’ first homer of the year provided the only run as the Dodgers topped the Brewers 1-0 on Thursday. Barnes also singled in the contest. His homer was a 371-foot shot off Joel Payamps in the eighth. Barnes hit eight homers last year, but he came into tonight with a hideous .123/.205/.139 line and six RBI in 138 plate appearances. Fortunately for him, the two-year deal he signed this spring assured that he’ll remain Will Smith’s backup in 2024.
Marlins vs. Dodgers MLB Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Marlins vs. Dodgers MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The 2023 season has been rough for Alcantara but he has turned things around over the past month. In his last five starts, he’s 2-2 with a 2.37 ERA and 3.21 FIP across 38 innings. He’ll face one of the best offenses in baseball tonight in L.A., but at least he’s in good form right now. On the other side, Gonsolin is 3-1 with a 5.67 ERA and 5.08 FIP over his last five starts spanning 27 innings. That said, the Marlins’ wRC+ over their last 30 days is 88, which is 12 percentage points lower than average. Thus, give me the under.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: MARLINS/DODGERS UNDER 8.5