MLB matchup analysis
Angels vs Marlins Prediction, Odds and Model Pick
Friday, August 7, 2026 at loanDepot park · 7:10 PM ET
LyDia decision: Pass on Angels vs Marlins
The case for Miami Marlins
The case for Los Angeles Angels
Why it is not official
Why the setup score is what it is
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Starting pitcher edge conflicts with the model side.
Game information
| Matchup | Los Angeles Angels at Miami Marlins |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, August 7, 2026 |
| First pitch | 7:10 PM ET |
| Venue | loanDepot park |
| Starting pitchers | George Klassen vs Tyler Phillips |
| Weather | Game-time forecast: 83°F, 10% precipitation chance, 6 mph wind from SE. This venue has a roof, but the roof status is not confirmed. |
Starting pitcher matchup
Full Pitcher Matchup Tool →| Metric | Angels | Marlins |
|---|---|---|
| Pitching plan | Opener / bullpen game | Traditional starter |
| Expected innings | 2⅓ | 4⅔ |
| Throws | R | R |
| LyDia pitcher score (higher is better) | 38 | 61 |
| ERA (lower is better) | 11.57 | 3.53 |
| WHIP (lower is better) | 3.64 | 1.35 |
| K/9 (higher is better) | 11.6 | 6.6 |
| K-BB% (higher is better) | -12.5% | 7.3% |
| K% (higher is better) | 18.8% | 17.2% |
| BB% (lower is better) | 31.3% | 9.9% |
| BB/9 (lower is better) | 19.3 | 3.8 |
| HR/9 (lower is better) | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| Ground-ball rate | 55.6% | 53.6% |
| Fly-ball rate | 44.4% | 46.4% |
Pitching plan edge: LyDia gives the Los Angeles Angels pitching plan the edge over Tyler Phillips (18 points on LyDia's pitcher score). George Klassen is projected for only 2⅓ innings, with the Los Angeles Angels bullpen covering the rest -- this compares the Los Angeles Angels blended starting-pitcher-and-bullpen quality against Tyler Phillips's own line, not two starters directly.
Blended read: For the Los Angeles Angels, the bullpen is projected to throw more of the game than George Klassen (about 2⅓ innings for the starter), so LyDia grades that side on a whole-game effective ERA of 3.31 rather than George Klassen's own 11.57. Whole-game, that is 3.31 for the Los Angeles Angels against 4.87 on the other side, so the blended read leans Los Angeles Angels.
How to read this: the scorecards above name the starters; every number lives in this table. Highlighted cells mark a gap big enough to matter. K% and BB% are strikeout and walk rate as a share of batters faced -- K-BB% is the two combined into one skill number. HR/9 is home runs allowed per nine innings. Ground-ball and fly-ball rate are neither good nor bad on their own: high ground-ball pitchers trade strikeouts for double plays and fewer home runs, and on this data source the two rates are complementary (they add to 100%), not independent reads.
Strikeout Projections Full strikeout projections →
Same data source as the Pitcher Matchup Tool, where every starter on the slate is compared side by side.
Recent form
Full Stats page →Angels are 3-7 in their last 10, averaging 2.9 runs per game over the last 15 days, and hitting below their season form; Marlins are 6-4 in their last 10, averaging 3.5 runs per game over the last 15 days, and hitting below their season form. On the season Marlins carry the better run differential per game (+0.00 against -0.66).
| Metric | Angels | Marlins |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 | 3-7 | 6-4 |
| Last 10 by venue (away team on the road, home team at home) | 3-7 on the road | 4-6 at home |
| OPS, last 15 days | 0.606 | 0.681 |
| Runs per game, last 15 days | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| K% last 15 days (lower is better) | 25.9% | 20.4% |
Last 15 days only. Hot and cold streaks for all 30 teams live on the Stats page.
30-day offense
Full offense tool →| Last 30 days | Angels | Marlins |
|---|---|---|
| OPS | 0.654 (-0.039 vs szn) | 0.670 (-0.057 vs szn) |
| Runs per game | 3.26 (-0.887 vs szn) | 3.25 (-1.078 vs szn) |
| wOBA (model offense input) | 0.293 (-0.015 vs szn) | 0.298 (-0.023 vs szn) |
| K% (lower is better) | 25.9% (+0.7% vs szn) | 22.2% (+0.6% vs szn) |
Over the last 30 days the Marlins have been the better offense, 0.298 wOBA to 0.293. They are cooling off against their own season line (-0.023 wOBA). Angels are striking out at 25.9% over the window — something the opposing starter can lean on.
Season profile
Full Stats page →| Metric | Angels | Marlins |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 44-71 | 58-58 |
| Run differential / game (team quality) | -0.66 | +0.00 |
| Runs scored / game (offense, season) | 4.15 | 4.33 |
| Runs allowed / game (defense, season, lower better) | 4.81 | 4.33 |
| Season OPS | 0.693 | 0.727 |
| K% season (lower is better) | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| OPS vs opposing hand (season) | 0.688 | 0.734 |
Season-long team quality, not recent form. Run differential and run environment come from the season standings; splits for all 30 teams live on the Stats page, including the run environment table.
The Map
Full interactive map →Every team on today's slate, on any two axes you pick. Angels and Marlins are highlighted.
Bullpen matchup
Full Bullpen Fatigue Index →Risk is what the model actually uses: fatigue blended with how well the pen has pitched. High fatigue with high efficiency is a tired pen that is still getting outs.
| Metric | Angels | Marlins |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 5.8/10, Normal | 6.2/10, Tired |
| Efficiency | 6.3/10, Effective | 5.2/10, Average |
| Combined risk | 5.2/10, Normal | 6.1/10, Normal |
| Relief innings, last 7 days | 26.0 | 21.0 |
| Back-to-back arms | 7 | 4 |
| 7-day ERA | 2.42 | 3.86 |
| 7-day WHIP | 1.15 | 1.29 |
Fatigue measures workload. Efficiency measures recent run prevention. Combined risk is what the moneyline and totals systems use.
Run total projection
Full Totals Projections →The model projects 3.5 runs below the market total. A research lean still requires a setup rating of at least 7.0/10. Team totals remain research-only until their graded sample is established.
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