Miami Marlins vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Predictions for Wednesday April 29 2026
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The Miami Marlins travel to face the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with first pitch scheduled for 3:10 PM and coverage available on MLB.TV. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. This matchup features a road team trying to stay competitive against one of the stronger home teams in the league, setting up an interesting contrast in form. For additional insight into today’s slate, readers are encouraged to discover today’s MLB betting picks.
Starting Pitchers Preview
Miami will send Sandy Alcantara to the mound, who enters with a 3-2 record, a 3.05 ERA, and a 1.11 WHIP across 41.1 innings. Alcantara has allowed 33 hits while striking out 27 batters and walking 13, giving up four home runs along the way. On the other side, Los Angeles will counter with Tyler Glasnow, who comes into the game with a 3-0 record, a 2.45 ERA, and a dominant 0.70 WHIP over 33.0 innings. Glasnow has surrendered just 16 hits while striking out 38 batters and issuing seven walks, while allowing only two home runs. This pitching matchup highlights two effective starters, with one showing particularly strong control and efficiency. 
Miami Trying to Find Rhythm Away From Home
The Marlins enter this contest with a 13-16 overall record and a difficult 3-10 mark on the road. Miami has had mixed results recently, going 2-3 over its last five games. The team recently lost to Los Angeles by a narrow 5-4 score and also dropped consecutive games to San Francisco, though they did manage a win over the same opponent as well as a victory against St. Louis. This stretch shows a team capable of competing but struggling to consistently close out games.
Offensively, Miami has posted a .253 team batting average while scoring 130 runs on 243 hits. The Marlins have hit 21 home runs and carry a .331 on-base percentage with a .385 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, the team owns a 4.08 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP, issuing 111 walks while recording 249 strikeouts and holding opponents to a .224 batting average.
One of Miami’s key strengths has been its ability to generate contact and maintain a solid batting average. With a .253 average and a respectable on-base percentage, the team has been able to create opportunities, although turning those chances into consistent wins has been more challenging.
Los Angeles Building Dominance at Home
The Dodgers come into this matchup with a 20-9 overall record and a strong 12-4 mark at home. Los Angeles has been in excellent form recently, winning four of its last five games. The team recently won over Miami by a 5-4 score and also secured convincing victories against Chicago, including a 12-4 performance and a 6-0 shutout. The only recent setback came in a loss to Chicago, but overall, the Dodgers have maintained steady success.
From a statistical standpoint, Los Angeles is batting .277 as a team, scoring 164 runs on 272 hits while hitting 45 home runs. They hold a .355 on-base percentage and a .466 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, the Dodgers have posted a 3.27 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP, allowing just 87 walks while recording 251 strikeouts and holding opponents to a .210 batting average.
A major strength for Los Angeles has been its offensive production combined with efficient pitching. With a high batting average, strong power numbers, and a low opponent batting average, the team has consistently controlled both sides of the game.
Marlins vs Dodgers Picks and Prediction
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bryan Power | +4,192.00 |
| 2 |  Bruce Marshall | +4,189.00 |
| 3 |  Joe Duffy | +2,213.00 |
| 4 |  Sniper Wes | +1,832.00 |
| 5 |  Tom Macrina | +1,044.00 |
Marlins vs Dodgers Pick
Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline
Los Angeles enters this matchup with a clear edge in both recent performance and overall production. The Dodgers have won four of their last five games and recently won over Miami in a close contest. Their offensive numbers, including a .277 batting average and 45 home runs, stand out compared to Miami’s totals. Additionally, Glasnow’s lower WHIP and strong strikeout numbers provide stability on the mound. With Miami struggling on the road, the advantage leans toward the home team.
Marlins vs Dodgers Total Pick
Pick: Under 8.5 (if set at 8.5)
I would lean toward the under in this game based on the quality of the starting pitchers. Both Alcantara and Glasnow have ERAs under 3.10, and Glasnow in particular has shown excellent control with a 0.70 WHIP. While both teams have offensive capabilities, the pitching matchup suggests that scoring could be somewhat limited, especially early in the game.
Final Score Prediction
Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 4 – Miami Marlins 2
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Tuesday.
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