The Miami Marlins (64-61, third in the NL East) are gearing up to take on the San Diego Padres (59-66, fourth in the NL West) in a pivotal three-game series. Both teams are looking to bounce back from doubleheader sweeps, making this face-off a crucial turning point in their respective seasons.
Let’s dive into the Miami Marlins vs. San Diego Padres predictions, odds, and picks.
Miami Marlins vs. San Diego Padres Odds
Moneyline: San Diego Padres -200 (Bet365) / Miami Marlins +170 (Bet365)
Total: 8.5
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Game Info
Date: Monday, Aug. 21
Time: 9:40 PM ET
Location: PETCO Park, San Diego
TV: SDPA
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Miami Marlins Betting Trends
- Miami are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami’s last 7 games on the road.
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San Diego Padres Betting Trends
- San Diego are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games.
- San Diego are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games at home.
Marlins vs. Padres Predictions
The Padres’ Michael Wacha has been in stellar form this season, boasting a win-loss record of 9-2 and an impressive ERA of 2.68. However, the Marlins’ Johnny Cueto, despite his win-loss record of 0-3 and a high ERA of 5.57, has shown signs of improvement in his recent outings.
On the offensive front, the Padres have been struggling, ranking 24th in hits and 23rd in batting average. The Marlins, however, have been performing better offensively, ranking 6th in hits and 4th in batting average. The key player for the Marlins is Luis Arraez, who has a batting average of .357, the highest in the majors.
Marlins vs. Padres Picks
Considering the current form of both teams, the pitching matchup, and the offensive capabilities, the Miami Marlins seem to be the better pick for this game.
Despite being the underdog, the Marlins have a stronger offense at the moment and a more reliable pitcher in this matchup. The Padres, despite having the home advantage, have been struggling offensively and their pitcher, Wacha — while impressive — has shown signs of inconsistency.
The Pick: Marlins Moneyline | +170 at Bet365