- Matchup: Los Angeles Angels vs Miami Marlins
- Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
- Venue: LoanDepot Park, Miami, FL
- Broadcast: MLB.TV
- Betting Odds: Los Angeles (+110) Miami (-130)
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The Los Angeles Angels (43-71) are set to travel to LoanDepot Park this Friday to take on the Miami Marlins (58-57). Current odds feature Los Angeles at +110 while Miami holds a line of -130. The total runs for the game are pegged at 8.5, with Brett Kerry and Tyler Phillips starting as the pitchers.
This season, the Angels have recorded 171 doubles and hit 119 homers. With a slugging percentage of .381, they’ve struck out 1,083 times and walked on 359 occasions. As a team, the Los Angeles Angels are averaging 4.2 runs per game, ranking 25th in Major League Baseball. They have amassed 456 RBIs and 904 hits this year, yielding a batting average of .237 alongside an on-base percentage of .312.
The Angels have a collective earned run average (ERA) of 4.49, ranking 24th in MLB, and have struck out 1,018 batters. Their pitchers have given up 126 home runs and allowed a total of 552 runs (23rd in the league), walking 480 batters while maintaining a FIP of 4.32. This season, Los Angeles has allowed 885 hits (7.9 per 9 innings) resulting in 501 earned runs. They carry a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.12 and hold a WHIP of 1.36.
This year, the Angels have utilized 366 relievers. The bullpen has seen 187 inherited runners, with 38.5% scoring. The relief staff has secured 60 holds, placing them 16th in the league. Angels relievers have faced base runners 116 times in high-pressure situations, achieving 14 saves with 20 blown opportunities out of 34, resulting in a save percentage of 41.2%. They’ve also appeared in 96 save situations.
Los Angeles has converted 70.1% of balls in play into outs across 9,030 innings, ranking 13th in baseball. They’ve recorded 3,010 putouts, 935 assists, and 68 errors this season, with a fielding percentage of .983, ranking 22nd in MLB, while successfully turning 68 double plays.
Brett Kerry has yet to make his MLB debut, with his current statistics reflecting 0 innings pitched and no strikeouts. He stands with a career record of 0-0, a FIP of 0.00, and an ERA of 0.00 (0 earned runs). Kerry has not allowed any hits and continues to await action in the majors.
Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins are showcasing a team on-base percentage (OBP) of .324 and a batting average of .249 this season. They have struck out 931 times (20th in the league) and compiled 949 hits, along with 118 home runs and 480 RBIs. The Marlins boast a slugging percentage of .404, averaging 4.34 runs per game, positioning them 18th in the league. Additionally, they have tallied 187 doubles and walked 381 times, contributing to a total of 499 runs.
Miami maintains a WHIP of 1.245 and a FIP of 3.98. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at an impressive 8.60 (961 strikeouts to 383 walks), ranking them 5th in total hits allowed with 873. They’ve surrendered 114 homers and allow 4.38 runs per 9 innings (11th in MLB), contributing to a team ERA of 4.00, with 448 earned runs given up this year.
Miami ranks 15th in MLB with a save rate of 65.1%, employing 366 relief pitchers throughout the season. Their bullpen has operated in high-pressure situations 111 times, including 97 instances with base runners. The Marlins have achieved 66 holds and suffered 15 blown saves out of 111 save situations, successfully converting 28 saves from 43 total opportunities. Miami relievers have allowed 21.1% of 142 inherited runners to score.
Across 9,081 innings, the Marlins have a defensive efficiency of 70.7%, placing them 10th in professional baseball. Their fielding percentage sits at .982 (27th in MLB), having turned 86 double plays, accumulating 949 assists, 73 errors, and 3,027 putouts this year.
Tyler Phillips, with a career record of 9-7, has an ERA of 3.85 and concedes 8.5 hits per 9 innings. He maintains a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.12, having faced 856 batters in his career. He has surrendered 87 earned runs, with a career WHIP of 1.289 and a FIP of 3.8, yielding 193 hits and achieving 146 strikeouts over 203 innings pitched.
Who will emerge victorious tonight in the MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Take Miami (-130)
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