The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to clash with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on September 18, 2024, at 6:40 PM in what promises to be an exciting matchup under clear skies. Landon Knack will take the mound for the Dodgers, bringing a solid ERA of 3.696 to the game, while Ryan Weathers will hurl for the Marlins with a close ERA of 3.549.
In the standings of the 2024 NL West Division, the Dodgers are currently in second place with a record of 89 wins and 62 losses, maintaining a winning percentage of .59. They lead their division with a record of 24 wins against 19 losses. The Dodgers are showing consistent form with 5 victories in their last 10 appearances, although they’ve hit a slight setback with a recent loss. On the road, they’ve notched 41 wins to 35 losses, compared to a stronger home record of 48 wins to 27 losses. Night games seem to favor them with 61 victories over 28 in daytime games. Overall, they’ve scored 760 runs while allowing 647.
Conversely, the Marlins are struggling this season, ranked last in the NL East Division with 56 wins and 95 losses, which reflects a .37 winning percentage. They are at the bottom of their division with 17 wins against 32 losses. Despite a recent win, their last 10 games have resulted in only 4 victories. With 29 wins and 47 losses at home, and 27 wins to 48 losses away, the Marlins have a challenging season, scoring 578 runs and conceding 777.
As for the betting odds: the point spread sits at 1.5, favoring the Dodgers, and the over/under is pegged at 8.5 runs, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring game. The money line reflects confidence in the Dodgers at -180, while the Marlins stand as underdogs at +151. It suggests that while the Dodgers are favored to win, the game could be closer than the records and statistics suggest.