Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the MLB regular season match.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, aiming to climb to the top of the National League and secure the first seed in the playoffs, are starting a new series against the struggling Miami Marlins. The Marlins have lost three consecutive games and have been defeated in 7 of their last 10 contests.
Miami Marlins
At the end of the season, the Marlins are focusing on developing their young talent. For example, shortstop Xavier Edwards has had an impressive season, batting at a .324 average with 26 stolen bases in 59 games. Another pleasant surprise has been infielder Jonah Bride, who has collected 15 extra-base hits over the same period.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Judging by their choice of starting pitcher, the Dodgers seem open to a high-scoring game. They will start Bobby Miller, who is having a difficult second season. Last season, he was outstanding, but this season has been a struggle. Miller is allowing 10.3 hits per nine innings, compared to 7.6 in the previous season. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani is just two stolen bases and three home runs away from making MLB history as the first player with 50+ in both categories—a strong motivational factor for him.
Miami Marlins vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
The Miami Marlins and the Los Angeles Dodgers are among the top six teams this season. Not surprisingly, betting on the total over has cashed in five of their last six meetings.This trend is likely to continue this time around.
