The Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins are set to face off in the first game of a three-game series on Monday, May 5, at 6:40 PM ET at loanDepot Park in Miami. The Dodgers enter as one of the top teams in the National League, while the Marlins look to turn their season around after a slow start.
Team Overview & Season Performance
Los Angeles Dodgers (23-10)
- Regular Season Record: 23 wins, 10 losses
- Recent Performance: Had a seven-game winning streak snapped in a 4-3 loss to Atlanta on Sunday.
- Key Players:
- Shohei Ohtani (.312 AVG, 9 HR, 27 RBI)
- Mookie Betts (.298 AVG, 7 HR, 22 RBI)
- Freddie Freeman (.315 AVG, 6 HR, 25 RBI)
- Ben Casparius (3-0, 2.91 ERA, 9.6 K/9)
Miami Marlins (13-20)
- Regular Season Record: 13 wins, 20 losses
- Recent Performance: Lost two of three to the Oakland Athletics over the weekend.
- Key Players:
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. (.275 AVG, 5 HR, 18 RBI)
- Luis Arraez (.321 AVG, 2 HR, 15 RBI)
- Jesús Sánchez (.260 AVG, 4 HR, 14 RBI)
- Sandy Alcantara (2-3, 8.31 ERA, 7.2 K/9)
Head-to-Head Matchup
- Season Series: First meeting of the season.
- Dodgers vs. Marlins Last 10 Games: Dodgers have won nine of the last 10 meetings.
- Pitching Matchup:
- Dodgers: Ben Casparius (3-0, 2.91 ERA)
- Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (2-3, 8.31 ERA)
Key Storylines
- Dodgers’ Offensive Firepower – With Ohtani, Betts, and Freeman, the Dodgers boast one of the most dangerous lineups in baseball.
- Marlins’ Struggles – Miami ranks 20th in home runs and has the second-worst run differential in the National League.
- Pitching Battle – Casparius has been dominant, while Alcantara has struggled with command and consistency.
- Payroll Disparity – The Dodgers have the highest payroll in MLB at $326 million, while the Marlins have the lowest at $69 million—the largest gap in MLB history.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 205
Miami marlins 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 4, 2025
