In this article we will formulate a Marlins vs Padres prediction for this MLB game on Friday, July 24th at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Miami Marlins Betting Preview
The Miami Marlins are 52-51 this season after they lost all three games against the Astros by scores of 5-8, 3-5, and 2-5. In game three, Miami tied the game at two in the fourth inning, but failed to score over the last five innings for the loss. The Marlins recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Sanoja, who went 1-4 with one RBI. Alcantara allowed nine hits and five earned runs over 7.0 innings for the loss, while Faucher threw an inning in relief. Prior to that series, Miami lost all three against the Brewers and all three against the Guardians.
This season, Miami has a 4.05 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .230 opponent batting average, while they have scored 457 runs with a .251 batting average and a .326 on base percentage. Liam Hicks has led the Marlins with 14 home runs and 60 RBIs, while Otto Lopez has added nine home runs and 46 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Miami is TBD.
San Diego Padres Betting Preview
The San Diego Padres are 50-53 this year after they lost three out of four against the Braves by scores of 2-3, 8-3, 6-7, and 5-6. In game four, San Diego led 3-0 in the second inning, but didn’t score again until the eighth inning in the loss. The Padres recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by France, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Hart opened the game, while Canning allowed four earned runs for the loss in relief. Prior to that series, San Diego lost two out of three against the Royals, but did win two out of three against the Blue Jays before that.
This season, San Diego has a 4.25 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and a .248 opponent batting average, while they have scored 426 runs with a .230 batting average and a .307 on base percentage. Manny Machado has led the Padres with 22 home runs and 59 RBIs, while Gavin Sheets has added 14 home runs and 41 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for San Diego is German Marquez, who is 4-2 with a 5.24 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP over 44.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Miami Marlins will win
- The Marlins have won each of their last 11 home games against NL West opponents.
- The Padres have lost eight of their last nine road games against NL East opponents.
- The Marlins have covered the run line in seven of their last eight home games against National League opponents.
- The Marlins have won the first inning in each of their last three games as home favorites against National League opponents.
- The Padres have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five road night games.
- The Marlins have led after 5 innings in each of their last six home games against National League opponents.
Why the San Diego Padres will win
- The Marlins have lost each of their last nine games.
- The Padres have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Marlins.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Padres’ last 11 games.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 12 games as home favorites against NL West opponents following a loss.
- The Marlins have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games.
- The Marlins have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last three home games.
Total Runs Facts
- Twelve of the Marlins’ last 14 home games against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Padres’ last six games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Marlins’ last six night games at LoanDepot Park.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in six of the Padres’ last seven night games at LoanDepot Park.
Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts
- Xavier Edwards has recorded at least one hit in each of the Marlins’ last 10 home games.
- Heriberto Hernandez has hit a home run in three of the Marlins’ last four games as home favorites.
- Otto Lopez ranks 1st in the league in Hits (131) this season.
San Diego Padres Player Prop Facts
- German Marquez has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his eight previous appearances against the Marlins.
- Jackson Merrill has hit a home run in each of the Padres’ last two night games.
- Luis Rengifo has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with his team as a road underdog against NL opponents.
- German Marquez has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances against the Marlins.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Marlins rank T1st in the league for triples this season (24).
- The Marlins rank T1st in the league for triples this season (24).
- The Padres rank 28th in the league for hits this season (779).
- The Padres rank 28th in the league for hits this season (779).
Marlins vs Padres Prediction
Miami comes into this matchup on a nine game losing streak and they have allowed 5+ runs in four of their last five games. The Marlins are 31-20 at home this year, while the Padres are 23-29 on the road. San Diego has lost three of their last four games, but they have scored 5+ runs in four of their last five. The Marlins have not announced their pitching plans, while Marquez has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four outings, but two of those were only three innings. Take the Marlins to bounce back at home here.