The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to battle the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on September 17, 2024, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM under an expected light rain. Starting on the mound for the Dodgers will be Bobby Miller, who holds an ERA of 8.167 this season, while Darren McCaughan, with an ERA of 7.057, will pitch for the Marlins.

Currently, the Dodgers are in second place in the NL West Division with an 89-61 record, translating to a .59 winning percentage. They’ve managed a divisional record of 24-19. The team has recently shown strong form, winning five of their last 10 games and entering this matchup on a two-game winning streak. At home, the Dodgers have posted a record of 48-27, contrasting with a 41-34 mark on the road. They’ve notably performed better during night games with 61 wins compared to 28 in day games. Overall, the Dodgers have scored 751 runs while conceding 636.

On the other end, the Marlins sit at the bottom of the NL East with a 55-95 record, marking a .37 winning percentage. They are last in their division with a 17-32 record and have a disappointing 3-10 run in their recent matchups, currently on a three-game losing streak. At home, their record stands at 28-47 and 27-48 on the road. This season, the Marlins have scored a total of 567 runs and allowed 768.

In terms of betting odds, the point spread is set at 1.5, with an over/under of 9.5 runs. For those looking at the Money Lines, the Dodgers are the favorites at -189, whereas the Marlins are considered underdogs at +159. Given these odds and the team’s current forms, the Dodgers are expected to have a favorable outing against the struggling Marlins.