Marlins vs Dodgers Prediction and MLB Tips - 8 May 2025
Last updated: May 7, 2025, 8:40PM | Published: May 7, 2025, 1:29AM
The Miami Marlins will face the favoured Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB action at loanDepot park on Thursday, beginning at 6:40am AEST.
Valente Bellozo (0-2, 4.97 ERA) will start for the Marlins, while the Dodgers are going with Landon Knack (1-0, 7.27 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Marlins vs Dodgers game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Miami vs LA Dodgers MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Dodgers a 64% chance of defeating the Marlins at loanDepot park.
Marlins vs Dodgers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at loanDepot park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Marlins $2.90, Dodgers $1.43
- Line: Marlins +1.5 ($2.25), Dodgers -1.5 ($1.67)
- Total (Over/Under 10 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Marlins at $2.90 and the Dodgers at $1.43.
The Marlins are 1.5-run underdogs against the Dodgers, with odds of $2.25 available at TAB.
For the favourite Dodgers (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.67.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 10 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Dodgers (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 10-run over/under is expected to stay under 59% of the time.
Marlins vs Dodgers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Miami at $2.90 with TAB
- Line: Marlins +1.5 at $2.25 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 10 at $1.91 with TAB
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Today's Marlins vs Dodgers betting tips are based on detailed modelling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
And while the Dodgers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Marlins to win is our preferred option due to the 3.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Although the Dodgers are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Marlins +1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Marlins vs Dodgers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Miami vs LA Dodgers game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Miami vs LA Dodgers match-up.
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Marlins vs Dodgers: Essential Details
The match-up between the Marlins and Dodgers at loanDepot park is scheduled to commence at 6:40am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Miami Marlins vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Thursday 8 May 2025
- Time: 6:40am AEST
- Venue: loanDepot park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Miami vs LA Dodgers predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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