Los Angeles Dodgers at Miami Marlins 8/27/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/26/2022 at 11:20 PM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers at Miami Marlins 8/27/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

In Saturday night MLB action, the Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the Miami Marlins from loanDepot Park. The Dodgers (87-37) have won 42 of their 63 road games and own the best overall record in the majors. Last night, All-Star OF Mookie Betts homered twice and drove in four runs to power Los Angeles to a 10-6 road victory against Miami.

Twenty-four year old righty Dustin May (1-0 0.00 ERA) will make his second start of the season for the Dodgers. Last time out, May fanned nine batters during a 7-0 home victory versus Miami.

The Miami Marlins have dropped seven of their previous 11 games and will round out the season playing young players. On Friday, Miami RP Andrew Nardi was rocked for five hits and five runs in the tenth inning and took the loss. 3B Joey Wendle had two hits and drove in three runs in a losing effort for the Marlins (54-71).

Twenty-six year old righty Sandy Alcantara (11-6 2.19 ERA) will take the mound for the Marlins in this matchup. In his last start, Alcantara was tagged for six runs and lasted just three plus innings during a 10-3 road loss against Los Angeles.

Los Angeles SP Clayton Kershaw (back) threw a simulated game on Monday and is expected to rejoin the rotation next week. Through 124 games, Los Angeles ranks 1st in OPS and 1st in runs scored. For the season, Miami ranks 27th in OPS and 27th in runs scored. Take the Marlins to win at home. Final Score Prediction, Miami Marlins win 4-2.

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