The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Miami Marlins in a series opener Monday night. The game is set for loanDepot park in Miami.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. The Dodgers enter the contest with a 23-11 record, leading the National League West division. They are 8-8 in road games this season.
The Marlins hold a 13-20 record, placing them fifth in the NL East standings. Miami's home record stands at 9-10.
Los Angeles has held a performance edge in recent matchups, winning nine of the last 10 meetings against Miami.
In the latest MLB odds, the Dodgers are listed as a -212 favorite on the money line. The total number of runs, or over/under, is set at 9.5. The run line shows Los Angeles -1.5 (-136).
Sports betting models have assessed the Dodgers vs Marlins matchup. One model projects a combined 10.1 runs for the game. Betting trends via our live, updating MLB public betting & money percentages show heavy public action on Los Angeles and the over.
Ben Casparius (3-0, 2.91 ERA) is expected to handle a bulk of the innings for Los Angeles, following an opener. Sandy Alcantara (2-3, 8.31 ERA) is projected to start for Miami.Shohei Ohtani has powered the Los Angeles offense this season. In 32 games, he is hitting .294 with eight homers and 11 RBI. Mookie Betts is also a key contributor, noted for success against the Marlins lineup in previous games.
For Miami, Kyle Stowers has been among the team's top hitters. He is hitting .321 with six homers and 25 RBI in 31 games.
Fans in the Dodgers' home territory have new options for watching games. SNLA+, a streaming service, provides digital access to SportsNet LA programming through the MLB app and MLB.com. This service aims to address blackout issues.
