MLB Game Preview: Miami Marlins (14-16) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (20-10)

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Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, California

First Pitch: 7:10 PM PT / 10:10 PM ET

Weather Outlook

Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Forecast:

Temperature: 67–70°F at first pitch

Wind: 6–9 mph blowing out to left-center — mild HR boost for RHB

Conditions: Clear skies, low humidity

Rain Probability: <2%

Park Factor: Dodger Stadium plays neutral-to-slightly pitcher-friendly, but warm evening air and outward wind add modest slugging upside

Team Records & Recent Form

Miami Marlins (14–16)

Last 10: 5–5

Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense remains inconsistent

Strengths: Speed, improved OBP from top of lineup

Weaknesses: Bullpen volatility, lack of power

Road Record: 6–9

Key Note: Marlins have scored 3 runs or fewer in 6 of last 10 games

Los Angeles Dodgers (20–10)

Last 10: 7–3

Trend: Elite lineup production; rotation performing at top-tier level

Strengths: Deep lineup, strong bullpen, elite home-field performance

Weaknesses: Occasional strikeout-heavy games

Home Record: 12–5

Key Note: Dodgers have scored 5+ runs in 7 of last 9 games

Projected Starting Pitchers

Miami — LHP Jesús Luzardo

2026 Early Season Line: Mid‑3s ERA, strong strikeout rate

Strengths: High-velocity fastball, wipeout slider, excellent vs. LHB

Weakness: HR susceptibility vs. RHB; command lapses when fatigued

Matchup Fit: Dodgers’ right-handed power (Betts, Smith, Hernández) is a challenge

Los Angeles — RHP Bobby Miller

2026 Early Season Line: Low‑3s ERA, elite WHIP, high K/BB

Strengths: Triple-digit fastball, power slider, strong home splits

Weakness: Occasional walk issues; can be hit when behind in counts

Matchup Fit: Miami’s low-power lineup is a favorable matchup for Miller

Injury Report

Marlins

Jazz Chisholm Jr.: Day-to-day (hamstring) — expected to play

Jake Burger: IL (wrist)

A.J. Puk: Available; light workload recently

Bullpen: Middle-relief arms heavily used on 4/27–4/28

Dodgers

Max Muncy: Day-to-day (quad) — likely available

Walker Buehler: IL (elbow management)

Blake Treinen: Available but workload elevated

Bullpen: Back-end arms rested; middle relief taxed

Key Player Matchups

Marlins Hitters vs. Bobby Miller

Jazz Chisholm Jr.: Best matchup for MIA; strong vs. high-velocity RHP

Josh Bell: Power threat but inconsistent vs. elite velocity

Bryan De La Cruz: Good fastball hitter; multi-hit potential

Dodgers Hitters vs. Jesús Luzardo

Mookie Betts: Elite vs. LHP; HR + multi-hit potential

Will Smith: Excellent vs. sliders; RBI upside

Teoscar Hernández: Power threat; wind direction boosts HR potential

Series History

2025 Season: Dodgers won season series 5–1

At Dodger Stadium: Dodgers have won 8 of last 10

Trend: Dodgers consistently outslug Miami in this matchup

Notable: 6 of last 8 meetings have gone Over

Betting Trends

Miami

ATS: 4–6 last 10

Totals: Under in 6 of last 9

As Road Underdogs: ~40% win rate

Vs. RHP: Below-average production

Los Angeles

ATS: 7–3 last 10

Totals: Over in 6 of last 8

As Home Favorites: ~65% win rate

Vs. LHP: Top‑5 OPS in MLB

Head-to-Head

Dodgers 8–2 in last 10

Overs: 7 of last 10

LA has scored 5+ runs in 8 of last 10 vs. MIA

Game Odds

Miami Marlins                  8.5

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 240

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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