Dodgers vs Marlins Picks and Prediction – 5/5/2025

The Monday MLB schedule will get started with a matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins from loanDepot Park. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Dodgers (23-11) have split their first 16 road games and are clinging to a half-game lead over San Diego for first place in the NL West Division. Last night, Los Angeles batters went 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position during a 4-3 road loss against Atlanta. 

Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts has yet to announce a starting pitcher for the series opener. The Dodgers currently rank in the middle of the pack with a 3.75 ERA and have logged nine quality starts. 

The Miami Marlins have dropped eight of their previous ten games and are trapped in the NL East Division basement. On Sunday, Miami batters were limited to five hits and failed to draw a walk during a 3-2 home loss versus the Athletics. OF Dane Myers plated two runs with a double for the Marlins (13-20), who fell to 9-10 at home. 

2022 NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara (2-3 8.31 ERA) will take the ball for the Marlins on Monday. Control has been a major issue for Alcantara, who has walked 17 batters through 26 innings. 

Los Angeles SP Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) is currently on the 15-day injured list and will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days. Through 34 games, Los Angeles ranks 3rd in OPS and 3rd in runs scored. For the season, Miami ranks 15th in OPS and 16th in runs scored. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 7-5.