| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Angels | Miami Marlins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 45-72 | 59-59 |
| Spread | +1.5 -163 | -1.5 135 |
| Moneyline | +132 | -142 |
| Total | Over 8.5 (-110) | Under 8.5 (-110) |
| Where | loanDepot park, Miami, Florida | |
| When | Sunday, August 9, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:40 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Miami Marlins Preview
The Miami Marlins have a 59-59 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the NL East. They have a 35-24 home record and are coming off a 7-0 home win against the Angels. They will face the Pirates and the Reds next.
The Miami Marlins have a .250 batting average this season, .325 OBP and .403 Slugging percentage. Miami’s pitching staff has a 3.97 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. Otto Lopez is the team’s best hitter with a .317 batting average, leading the team in RBI with 53, while Heriberto Hernandez adds a team-high 16 home runs.
Ryan Gusto (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Marlins, and he has a 0-3 record, 4.80 ERA and 1.36 WHIP.
Los Angeles Angels Preview
The Los Angeles Angels have a 45-72 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place of the AL West. They have a 20-39 away record and are coming off a 0-7 road loss against the Marlins. They will face the Rangers and the Royals next.
The Los Angeles Angels have a .236 batting average this season, .311 OBP and .379 Slugging percentage. Los Angeles’s pitching staff has a 4.48 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel is the team’s best hitter with a .273 batting average. Zach Neto leads the team in RBI with 50, adding a team-high 20 home runs.
Grayson Rodriguez (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels, and he has a 3-4 record, 7.24 ERA and 1.59 WHIP.
Los Angeles Angels @ Miami Marlins Betting Trends: August 9, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Ryan Gusto Record this season: 0-3 ERA: 4.80
- Home Record: 0-1
- Last 5 against Angels: 1-1
Why the Miami Marlins will win
- The Marlins have won each of their last eight day games at LoanDepot Park following a win.
- The Angels have lost seven of their last eight day games against NL East opponents.
- The Marlins have covered the run line in each of their last 10 day games against AL West opponents.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight day games against NL East opponents.
- The Marlins have led after 3 innings in five of their last six day games against the Angels.
- The Marlins have led after 5 innings in each of their last six day games against AL West opponents.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Grayson Rodriguez Record this season: 3-4 ERA: 7.24
- Road Record: 2-1
- Last 5 against Marlins: –
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The Angels have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against the Marlins.
- The Marlins have lost each of their last three games as favorites against AL West opponents following a home win.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in seven of the Marlins’ last eight games at LoanDepot Park.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents.
- The Marlins have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six games against American League opponents.
- The Angels have won the first inning in four of their last five games against NL East opponents.
- The Angels have led after 5 innings in three of their last four day games.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Angels’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Eight of the Marlins’ last nine games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in nine of the Marlins’ last 10 games as favorites against American League opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in eight of the Angels’ last nine games against NL East opponents.
Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts
- Otto Lopez has hit a home run in two of the Marlins’ last three day games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Otto Lopez has recorded two or more hits in each of the Marlins’ last five day games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Otto Lopez ranks 1st in the league in Hits (145) this season.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
- Mike Trout has hit a home run in two of the Angels’ last three road games against NL East opponents.
- Grayson Rodriguez has recorded six or more strikeouts in 16 of his last 21 road appearances.
- Travis d’Arnaud has recorded at least one hit in 13 of his last 14 appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Marlins.
- Mike Trout ranks 8th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.384) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Marlins rank 2nd in the league for triples this season (26).
- The Marlins rank 2nd in the league for steals this season (124).
- The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks allowed this season (497).
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1110).
Angels vs Marlins Prediction
The Marlins are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Angels but are 1-4 in their last 5 meetings in Miami.
In this Angels vs Marlins Prediction, the Marlins are coming as -145 home favorites. I like the Marlins in this one as the have the advantage on the mound, with Ryan Gusto going up against a struggling Grayson Rodriguez and his 7.24 ERA and 1.59 WHIP. The Marlins have a better bullpen to relief Gusto and they will face a struggling Angels offense that scores just 2.3 runs in their last 10 games. Take the Marlins to win this one at home.