Dodgers vs. Marlins Prediction, Odds, Picks - May 6

Updated May. 6, 2024 10:00 p.m. ET

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Jazz Chisholm and the Miami Marlins will take the field against the Los Angeles Dodgers and starter Walker Buehler on Monday. First pitch is at 10:10 PM ET at Dodger Stadium. The Marlins have been listed as +268 moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Dodgers (-345). Los Angeles is favored on the run line (-1.5 with -159 odds). The over/under for the matchup is listed at 8.5 runs.

Check out everything you need from a betting perspective on the Dodgers-Marlins game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Dodgers vs. Marlins Game Information & Odds

• When: Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:10 PM ET
• Where: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California
• How to Watch on TV: MLB Network

Dodgers vs. Marlins Prediction

• Score Prediction: Dodgers 7, Marlins 2
• Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Dodgers 75%, Marlins 25%

Dodgers vs. Marlins Betting Insights

• This season, the Dodgers have won 22 out of the 34 games, or 64.7%, in which they've been favored.
• Los Angeles has played as favorites of -345 or more once this season and lost that game.
• The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 77.5% chance of a victory for the Dodgers.
• The Marlins have come away with seven wins in the 22 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• This will be the worst odds to win that sportsbooks have placed on Miami this season with a +268 moneyline set for this game.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Marlins have a 27.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

FINAL

MIA 3 · LAD 6

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Miami Marlins

MIA

+1.5

+266

o8.5

Los Angeles Dodgers

LAD

-1.5

-348

u8.5

Dodgers Recent Betting Performance

• The Dodgers have a 7-1 record across the eight games they were a moneyline favorite in their last 10 matchups.
• In their last 10 outings, the Dodgers and their opponents combined to go over the run total three times (all 10 of the games had set totals).
• The Dodgers' record against the spread is 7-3-0 over their past 10 games.

Dodgers Recent Stats

Dodgers Player Insights

• Mookie Betts has a team-best 27 runs batted in.
• Among all MLB hitters, Betts ranks third in batting average, first in on-base percentage, and fourth in slugging.
• Shohei Ohtani has put his power on display as he leads his team with 10 home runs with a team-leading .364 batting average.
• Ohtani ranks first in home runs and 11th in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
• Ohtani carries a five-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. During his last five outings he is batting .524 with three home runs, three walks and seven RBI.
• Will Smith is batting .347 with 10 doubles, four home runs and 12 walks.
• Smith has at least one base hit in eight straight games. In his last 10 games he is hitting .341 with five doubles, three home runs, six walks and 11 RBI.
• Freddie Freeman is batting .293 with 10 doubles, a triple, two home runs and 24 walks.

Dodgers Team Props

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Marlins Recent Betting Performance

• In three games over the last 10 matchups when set as underdogs by oddsmakers, the Marlins had a record of 1-2.
• When it comes to hitting the over, the Marlins and their opponents are 7-3-0 in their last 10 games with a total.
• Over their last 10 games, the Marlins are 2-8-0 against the spread.

Marlins Recent Stats

Marlins Player Insights

• Bryan De La Cruz leads the Marlins with six homers while racking up a team-best batting average of .264.
• Among all hitters in MLB, De La Cruz's home run total ranks 32nd and his RBI tally is 56th.
• Chisholm has driven in the most runs for the Marlins with 19 runs batted in.
• Chisholm ranks 75th overall in home runs and 42nd in RBI this year.
• Josh Bell is batting .197 with three doubles, four home runs and 14 walks.
• Nick Gordon has three doubles, four home runs and four walks while batting .207.

Marlins Team Props

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