Los Angeles Dodgers vs Miami Marlins Prediction 9/11/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins will meet Friday night in the opening game of a National League series at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida. Let’s take a look at this matchup from a betting perspective.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter Friday’s matchup with an 89-57 overall record (1st in the National League West) and a rather impressive 42-29 mark on the road. The Dodgers offense has been highly productive this season. Los Angeles has compiled 728 runs scored (4th in MLB), 241 doubles, 180 home runs and a .257 team batting average which ranks second in Major League Baseball.

The Dodgers arrive at tomorrow night’s game in outstanding form, winning the team’s last seven games played this season, including a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds earlier this week.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will turn to left hander Blake Snell in this game. In 6 starts made this season, Snell has compiled a 3-1 win-loss record, a 1.09 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 32 innings pitched. Blake Snell arrives at this contest in elite form, allowing one earned run or less in five of his last six starts made in 2026.

Turning our attention to the Los Angeles offense, the Dodgers lineup features Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. Ohtani has tallied 30 home runs, 80 RBIs, a .277 batting average and a robust .902 OPS which ranks fourth in Major League Baseball. Freeman has compiled a .297 batting average (8th in MLB), 16 home runs, 66 RBIs, 32 doubles and an .828 OPS.                                                               

Miami Marlins Betting Preview

The Miami Marlins enter Friday’s contest with a 72-75 overall record (3rd in National League East) and have a 43-32 record at home. The Marlins arrive at tomorrow night’s game in poor form, losing six of the team’s last seven games, including a 7-5 loss to the New York Mets earlier this week.

The Marlins will start right hander Ryan Gusto in tomorrow night’s game. In 15 starts made in 2026. Gusto has compiled a 1-4 win-loss record, a 4.23 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 72.1 innings pitched. Gusto struggled in his most recent outing, allowing 5 earned runs, 10 hits and two walks in the Chicago Cubs 6-5 defeat of the Miami Marlins five days ago.

The Miami Marlins lineup features shortstop Otto Lopez. Lopez enters this contest with a .303 batting average (6th in MLB), 10 home runs, 30 walks, 6 RBIs, 30 stolen bases and a .784 OPS.                 

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win.

• Current form. The Dodgers have won seven consecutive games entering this contest.

• Offensive balance. Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman continue to lead one of baseball’s most dangerous lineups.

• Road success. The Los Angeles Dodgers have played exceptional baseball on the road, amassing a 42-29 record away from home.

• Starting pitching. In 6 starts made this season, Snell has compiled a 3-1 win-loss record, a 1.09 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 32 innings pitched.

Why the Miami Marlins will win.

• Home field advantage. The Miami Marlins have amassed a 43-32 record at loanDepot Park.

• Offensive potential. Otto Lopez has been a key contributor for the Miami Marlins in 2026.

• Motivation. The Miami Marlins have lost six of the team’s last seven games.  

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Miami Marlins Prediction

In my view, this matchup favors the Los Angeles Dodgers. Why? Los Angeles starting pitcher Blake Blake Snell arrives at this contest in elite form, allowing one earned run or less in five of his last six starts made in 2026. Conversely, Miami hurler Ryan Gusto struggled in his most recent outing, allowing 5 earned runs, 10 hits and two walks in the Chicago Cubs 6-5 defeat of the Miami Marlins five days ago. Additionally, the Dodgers have played quality baseball recently, winning the team’s last seven games. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Los Angeles Dodgers on the moneyline in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers ML