Marlins vs Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 21

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  • The Dodgers (83-36) are -175 favorites vs the Marlins (52-68)
  • Marlins starting pitcher: Sandy Alcantara (11-5), 1.92 ERA
  • Dodgers starting pitcher: Ryan Pepiot (1-0), 4.26 ERA
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The Miami Marlins (+145) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-175) on Sunday, August 21, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm EDT in Los Angeles.

The Dodgers are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+120).

The Marlins vs Dodgers Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Marlins are 52-67 against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are 73-44 ATS.

Marlins vs. Dodgers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Marlins+1.5 -145O 7.5 -115+145
Dodgers -1.5 +120U 7.5 -105-175

Marlins vs Dodgers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Sunday‘s matchup with 67.8% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Marlins and Dodgers and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Marlins Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Marlins players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Joey Wendle has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 20 games (+14.95 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Sandy Alcantara has hit the Earned Runs Under in 17 of his last 22 games (+12.05 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Miguel Rojas has hit the Total Bases Under in 14 of his last 17 games (+11.50 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Jacob Stallings has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 18 games (+10.85 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Jacob Stallings has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 18 games (+10.45 Units / 40% ROI)

Best Dodgers Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Dodgers players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Mookie Betts has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 14 games at home (+13.45 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Trea Turner has hit the Total Bases Over in 30 of his last 47 games at home (+13.10 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Mookie Betts has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 15 games at home (+12.35 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Julio Urias has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+10.75 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Freddie Freeman has hit the Hits Over in 29 of his last 56 games (+10.60 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 28 of their last 44 games (+10.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games (+1.55 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 70 of their last 115 games (+12.23 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 22 of their last 35 games (+10.25 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 17 of their last 24 games (+5.55 Units / 13% ROI)

Marlins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Marlins have gone 54-65 against the Run Line (-21.75 Units / -13.62% ROI).

  • 52-67 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.25 Units / -13.53% ROI
  • 51-62 when betting on the total runs Over for -17.05 Units / -12.91% ROI
  • 62-51 when betting on the total runs Under for +6.4 Units / 4.9% ROI

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Marlins have gone 73-44 against the Run Line (+25.85 Units / 18.4% ROI).

  • 82-35 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.05 Units / 4.26% ROI
  • 47-61 when betting on the total runs Over for -20.25 Units / -15.75% ROI
  • 61-47 when betting on the total runs Under for +8.75 Units / 6.78% ROI

Right-handed hitters have a line drive rate of just 16% (32/196) against Sandy Alcantara this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 59% (115/196) against Sandy Alcantara this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 96th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 55% (255/462) against Sandy Alcantara this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 96th Percentile.

Sandy Alcantara has allowed an OBP of just .255 (663 PA’s) this season — tied for 5th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .292 — 93rd Percentile.

Ryan Pepiot: Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Ryan Pepiot has limited playing time.

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Marlins are just 51-57 (.472) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .533.

The Marlins are just 41-6 (.872) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 6th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .913.

The Marlins are just 8-26 (.235) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .275.

The Marlins are just 7-28 (.200) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .288.

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

The Dodgers are 60-4 (.938) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .799.

The Dodgers are 68-4 (.944) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .887.

The Dodgers are 41-15 (.732) at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .529.

The Dodgers are 75-14 (.843) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .705.

Marlins hitters have 731 strikeouts in 2,635 PA’s (28%) against LHP since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Marlins hitters have 265 strikeouts in 939 PA’s (28%) against LHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Marlins hitters have an OBP of just .274 (939 PA’s) against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .316.

Marlins hitters are slugging just .347 against LHP since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .408.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .783 (1,389 PA’s) in innings 7-9 this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .682.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .773 (3,261 PA’s) in innings 7-9 since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .694.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .794 (3,228 PA’s) against RHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .704.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .831 (1,574 PA’s) in the first 3 innings this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .712.

Marlins pitchers have won only 12% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Marlins pitchers this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Marlins pitchers have walked 32 of 238 batters (13%) over the past seven days (6 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Marlins pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 62% of their games at home this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Dodgers have have still managed to win 44% of the time since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Dodgers pitchers have an ERA of 2.94 (1261.2 IP) on the road since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.32.

Dodgers pitchers have walked 292 of 4,248 batters (7%) this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Dodgers pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 30% of their games this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Dodgers vs. Marlins Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Blake Treinen (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • Victor González (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
  • Walker Buehler (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
  • Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers): Back, D15
  • Brusdar Graterol (Dodgers): Shoulder, D15
  • Yency Almonte (Dodgers): Elbow, D15
  • Daniel Hudson (Dodgers): ACL, D60
  • Kevin Pillar (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • James Nelson (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
  • Thomas Kahnle (Dodgers): Forearm, D60
  • Daniel Duffy (Dodgers): Hand, D60
  • Jorge Soler (Marlins): Back, D10
  • Max Meyer (Marlins): Elbow, D60
  • Paul Campbell (Marlins): Elbow, D60
  • Daniel Castano (Marlins): Concussion, D7
  • Garrett Cooper (Marlins): Head, D7
  • Sean Guenther (Marlins): Arm, D60
  • Braxton Garrett (Marlins): Oblique, D15
  • Cody Poteet (Marlins): Elbow, D60
  • Trevor Rogers (Marlins): Back, D15
  • Avisaíl García (Marlins): Hamstring, D10
  • Jordan Holloway (Marlins): Elbow, D60
  • Jasrado Chisholm Jr. (Marlins): Back, D60
  • Anthony Bender (Marlins): Elbow, D60

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