Marlins vs. Dodgers Prediction for MLB Friday [8/18/2023]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins will lock horns in MLB action at Dodger Stadium on Friday, starting at 10:10PM ET.

The Dodgers will have Tony Gonsolin (8-4, 4.24 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Marlins have opted for Sandy Alcantara (5-10, 4.09 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Marlins vs. Dodgers, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Marlins-Dodgers MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Dodgers a 56% chance of beating the Marlins.

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Marlins vs. Dodgers Odds [8/18]

• Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 (+145), Marlins +1.5 (-165)
• Moneyline: Dodgers -140, Marlins +124
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-115/-105)

The Dodgers are -1.5 favorites versus the Marlins, with +145 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Marlins (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -165.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Dodgers at -140, which means you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Marlins at +124, where you can bet $100 to profit $124, earning a total payout of $224, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Marlins (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets: Marlins vs. Dodgers

• Run Line: Marlins +1.5 @ -165 via BetMGM (63% probability)
• Moneyline: Marlins @ +124 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 8.5 @ -105 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling intelligence to help you make better investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Dodgers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Marlins moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Marlins vs. Dodgers Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Dodgers are more likely to defeat the Marlins at Dodger Stadium on Friday.

This prediction is based on detailed data-driven analysis, with the Dodgers given a 56% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Marlins-Dodgers game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live scores.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Marlins vs. Dodgers on Friday August 18, 2023.

Marlins vs. Dodgers 2023

Friday's MLB action between the Dodgers and Marlins at Dodger Stadium is scheduled to begin at 10:10PM ET.

• Who: Miami Marlins vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
• Date: Friday August 18, 2023
• Time: 10:10PM ET / 7:10PM PT
• Venue: Dodger Stadium

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