The Marlins (71-67, 39-31 home) host the Dodgers (84-53, 37-29 away) in game two of this National League series. Getting the start for the Marlins is JT Chargois while the Dodgers are turning to Lance Lynn. Read on to get my best bet for this Miami Marlins vs. Los Angeles Dodgers matchup.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Miami Marlins +133

This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 6:40 ET on Wednesday, September 6th.

WHY BET THE MIAMI MARLINS:

  • In their previous ten games, the Marlins have a record of 6-4.
  • The Marlins have gone 6-4 in their ten games at home.
  • Lance Lynn has given up five home runs across his last two starts.

CAN THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS PULL OUT A WIN AS ROAD FAVORITES?

So far this season, Los Angeles has played in 45 series, going 29-14-2. Their current record of 84-53 is good for first place in the NL West. On the road, the Dodgers have gone 37-29 compared to 47-24 at home.

Today, Los Angeles starter Lance Lynn will look to improve his performance and keep the ball in the park, as he has allowed a home-run in each of his last two outings. So far this season, Lynn has compiled a 10-10 record with an ERA of 5.81. He has also racked up 171 strikeouts and boasts a K/9 rate of 9.93. Additionally, he is averaging 3.08 walks per 9 innings pitched.

Lance Lynn’s latest outing was not what he had hoped for, as the right-hander allowed seven runs on seven hits in 4 1/3 innings against the Braves. The defeat marked a disappointing end to a start that saw Lynn surrender seven runs.

Having gone deep 17 times in their last ten games, the Dodgers are 6th in that span. At 5.6 runs per game, Los Angeles is 2nd in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .256 while hitting a total of 214 home runs (2nd).

The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman leads the team in hits, boasting a .335 batting average. His slugging percentage is .574 and on-base percentage is .410 as of this game.

WILL THE MIAMI MARLINS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?

Entering game 139 of their season, the Marlins are 19.5 games out in the NL East and are in 3rd place. So far, their overall series record stands at 21-22-2. Miami’s road winning percent is currently 47.1% (32-36) compared to 55.7% at home (39-31).

JT Chargois has been a reliable presence in the bullpen this season, appearing in 35 games and recording a 1-0 record with an ERA of 3.78. He has allowed a slugging percentage of .355 and holds a WHIP of 1.23. The right-hander has tallied 26 strikeouts, averaging 7.02 per nine innings, while his ERA on the road is 5.82 and 2.75 at home respectively.

JT Chargois is hoping to rebound from his last outing, in which he pitched just one inning and allowed two runs on four hits. Despite the poor performance, the Marlins still managed to secure a 11-5 victory over the Nationals, resulting in a no-decision for Chargois.

For the season, the Marlins are 5th in batting average, hitting a combined .260. Over their last five games, they have hit .307 which is 3rd in that span. Miami’s average of 4.1 runs per game puts them 28th in the league. In terms of home runs, they have gone deep 139 times and have a team slugging percentage of .404.

Luis Arraez has been a consistent force for the Miami Marlins this season, boasting a .355 batting average and .456 slugging percentage. During the team’s last ten games, Arraez has been especially impressive, leading the Marlins with hits and hitting an impressive .400.