Miami Marlins @ Los Angeles Dodgers 10:10pm EST

Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 -135 (2u)

Right now, it’s hard not to back the Dodgers. They are fresh off a series sweep against the Braves and winners of 12 of their last 14 games. Tonight is Game 2 of this 3 game series against the Marlins. Last night, the Dodgers slugged their way to a 6-3 win in Walker Buehler’s first start in almost 2 years. The Dodgers’ bats came alive once again, as they hit 4 Home Runs in the first three innings to bury the Marlins. 

On the mound for the Marlins today is Edward Cabrera, who comes into this matchup with a 6.05 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 4 starts. Cabrera has found himself in a few jams this year, which has led him to give up 13 runs in his last 3 starts. Cabrera has been impressive with striking out batters this year, with 3 of his 4 starts tallying at least 7 strikeouts. However, those were against 2 of the top 10 teams in terms of total strikeouts. The Dodgers are dead middle of the league in terms of total strikeouts, but rank 2nd in Total At Bats, meaning they have a low strikeout rate compared to the league average. We have talked at length all year about the offensive capability of the Dodgers, with the best top of the order you may ever see in Betts, Ohtani, Freeman and Smith. 

The Dodgers will turn to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is making his 8th MLB start. After a rough first outing, Yamamato has really settled in and pitched his way to a 2.91 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. He has allowed only 7 runs in his last 6 starts, and has only allowed 8 walks all season. Yamamoto has had great control and it has shown on the scoreboard, as he has a 3-1 record overall. The Marlins, who just lost their best hitter in Luis Arraez to a trade with the Padres, will face a pitcher with good control in Yamamoto. The Marlins own the second worst OBP in the MLB, and Yamamoto will use this to his advantage tonight. We love this spot for a unit upgrade and POTD distinction.