Angels vs Marlins Prediction 8/8/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate an Angels vs Marlins prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 8th at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels are 45-71 this season after they won game one by a score of 4-3 on Friday. Los Angeles led 4-2 in the seventh inning, but they needed an out at the plate in the ninth to finish the win. The Angels recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Schanuel, who went 1-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Klassen allowed four hits and one earned run over 4.0 innings, while Anderson got the win and Fermin picked up the save. Prior to this series, Los Angeles lost two out of three against the Orioles and two out of three against the Brewers. 

This season, Los Angeles has a 4.45 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and a .234 opponent batting average, while they have scored 481 runs with a .236 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Jo Adell has led the Angels with 16 home runs and 62 RBIs, while Mike Trout has added 19 home runs and 41 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Walbert Urena, who is 7-7 with a 2.54 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP over 99.1 innings pitched this season. 

Miami Marlins Betting Preview

The Miami Marlins are 58-59 this year after they lost game one by a score of 3-4 last night. Miami led 2-1 in the sixth inning, but they only scored one more time in the loss. The Marlins recorded 12 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Stowers, who went 4-4 with two RBIs. Phillips allowed five hits and one earned run over 4.0 innings, while Ekness picked up the loss in relief. Prior to this series, Miami lost all three against the Braves, but did win three out of four against the Mets before that. 

This season, Miami has a 4.01 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .232 opponent batting average, while they have scored 505 runs with a .249 batting average and a .325 on base percentage. Otto Lopez has led the Marlins with nine home runs and 51 RBIs, while Owen Caissie has added 12 home runs and 50 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Miami is Sandy Alcantara, who is 12-6 with a 3.68 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over 156.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Miami Marlins will win

• The Angels have lost nine of their last 10 day games against National League opponents following a win.
• The Marlins have won six of their last seven day games against AL West opponents.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight day games against National League opponents following a win.
• The Marlins have covered the run line in each of their last four day games against AL West opponents following a loss.
• The Marlins have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games against opponents that held a losing record.
• The Marlins have led after 3 innings in three of their last four home games against AL West opponents.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Marlins have lost each of their last seven games against American League opponents.
• The underdogs have won each of the Angels’ last four games at LoanDepot Park.
• The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games against American League opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in 13 of the Marlins’ last 14 games at LoanDepot Park.
• The Marlins have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games.
• The Angels have led after 3 innings in four of their last five road games against NL East opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Angels’ last seven games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Marlins’ last eight games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Angels’ last seven games as underdogs against NL East opponents.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in seven of Sandy Alcantara’s last eight appearances as a starter.

Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts

• Sandy Alcantara has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Sandy Alcantara has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances with the Marlins as favorites.
• Otto Lopez has recorded at least one hit in 18 of his 19 previous appearances in day games against AL teams that held a losing record.
• Otto Lopez has hit a home run in each of the Marlins’ last two day games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.

Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts

• Mike Trout has hit a home run in each of the Angels’ last two games as road underdogs against NL East opponents.
• Walbert Ureña has recorded five or more strikeouts in six of his last seven appearances.
• Nolan Schanuel has recorded at least one hit in each of the Angels’ last six games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.

Angels vs Marlins Prediction 

Miami comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have scored three runs or fewer in five straight. The Marlins are 34-24 at home this year, while the Angels are 20-38 on the road. Los Angeles has won three of their last five games and they have allowed three runs or fewer in three of those five. The Angels are starting Urena, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in five straight outings, while Alcantara has allowed one earned run or fewer in three of his last four starts. Take the under here.

David Racey's Pick: Under 8