Los Angeles Dodgers vs Miami Marlins Picks and Prediction for Sunday September 13 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on Sunday, September 13, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40 PM ET with coverage on MLB.TV. Los Angeles enters at 90-57 overall and 43-29 on the road, while Miami is 72-76 overall and 43-33 at home. The Dodgers won the series opener 6-2 and come into Sunday riding an eight-game winning streak, while the Marlins have dropped four straight. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks for more MLB predictions throughout the season.

Starting Pitchers

Los Angeles is scheduled to start Justin Wrobleski, who enters at 11-5 with a 3.84 ERA and 1.15 WHIP through 131.1 innings. He has allowed 121 hits and 21 home runs while recording 110 strikeouts against 30 walks. Miami counters with Eury Perez, who is 7-11 with a 3.94 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 139.1 innings. He has surrendered 111 hits and 17 home runs while striking out 150 and walking 62. The matchup is fairly close statistically, but Los Angeles holds the slight edge in ERA and WHIP while Miami owns the stronger strikeout total.

Los Angeles Carries the Hottest Form Into Miami

Los Angeles enters Sunday at 90-57 overall and 43-29 on the road. The Dodgers have won eight straight games and are 5-0 over their last five, taking those contests by scores of 6-2, 14-1, 3-2, 6-3 and 7-5. They have scored 36 runs over that five-game stretch while allowing only 13, and the recent run includes both high-scoring wins and close victories.

The Dodgers are batting .257 with 734 runs, 1,269 hits and 181 home runs. They own a .337 on-base percentage and .422 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff carries a 3.65 ERA and 1.16 WHIP while holding opponents to a .220 batting average. Los Angeles has recorded 1,359 strikeouts against 450 walks and is 18-17 in day games.

Los Angeles owns advantages almost everywhere in the statistical comparison. The Dodgers have the higher batting average, more runs, more hits, more home runs, better on-base percentage, better slugging percentage, lower ERA, lower WHIP and better opponent batting average. With an eight-game winning streak and a winning road record, Los Angeles enters Sunday with the stronger overall profile.

Miami Needs to Stop a Four-Game Slide

Miami comes into Sunday at 72-76 overall and 43-33 at home. The Marlins have lost four straight games, including the 6-2 series-opening defeat against Los Angeles. Their other recent losses came by scores of 15-14, 7-5 and 9-4, while their lone win over the last five was a 10-3 victory. Miami has allowed at least six runs in four consecutive games.

The Marlins are batting .249 with 656 runs, 1,229 hits and 151 home runs. They own a .327 on-base percentage and .401 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff has a 4.11 ERA and 1.28 WHIP while opponents are batting .235. Miami has recorded 1,193 strikeouts against 511 walks and is 34-26 in day games.

Miami's strongest angle is its 43-33 home record, but the recent pitching performance is a major concern. The Marlins have surrendered 37 runs over their last four games, and now they face a Los Angeles club that has been producing at a high level. Miami's offense is capable of contributing, but its overall numbers trail the Dodgers in every major offensive category provided.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Miami Marlins Picks and Prediction

Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline

The Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline is the preferred side. Los Angeles is riding an eight-game winning streak, has the stronger record and owns clear advantages in both team offense and pitching. The scheduled starters are relatively close statistically, but the Dodgers' broader team profile is significantly stronger. Miami's four-game losing streak and recent pitching problems only strengthen the case for Los Angeles.

Pick: Over 8.5

Take the Over if the total is set at 8.5 or lower. Miami has allowed at least six runs in four straight games, while Los Angeles has scored six or more in four of its last five. The Marlins have also shown enough offensive ability to contribute, scoring five or more runs in three of their last five games. With neither scheduled starter carrying dominant numbers and both teams capable of producing, the Over is the better target at 8.5 or lower.

Final Picks: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline and Over 8.5

This preview was completed on Saturday. Starting pitchers, betting lines and other game information are subject to change before the game begins.