Miami Marlins vs
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San Diego Padres Favored to Beat Miami Marlins in Tuesday Night Matchup at Petco Park

Miami (21-30) will face San Diego (29-22) in the second game of their series at Petco Park on Tuesday night. Max Meyer, with a 4.15 ERA, will start for the Marlins, while Stephen Kolek, with a 2.84 ERA, will pitch for the Padres. San Diego has a 7-3 record in their last 10 games against Miami. The Padres are the favorites to win this matchup, opening at -172. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Marlins vs. Padres prediction. Note that this preview was written before Monday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +155 | Padres -172
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-152) | Padres -1.5 (+126)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 63%.

Miami vs San Diego Stats

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins recently picked up a much-needed road series win against the Angels, their third road win in their last four games. They will look to maintain their momentum and secure another road victory in their upcoming game on Tuesday. Although the team is ranked 19th in offense with an average of 4.12 runs per game and 26th in defense, allowing 5.59 runs per game, Kyle Stowers has been a standout performer with a .309 batting average, 10 home runs, and 31 RBI. Despite their struggles, Miami remains hopeful for better results moving forward.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres recently broke their two-series losing streak by defeating Atlanta over the weekend. They currently hold the third position in the NL West, one game behind San Francisco, and are aiming to tie for second with a victory on Tuesday. The team averages 4.18 runs per game, ranking 17th in the league, with a batting average of .253 (10th), on base percentage of .318 (16th), and slugging percentage of .390 (15th). Leading players include Manny Machado with a .321 batting average, Fernando Tatis Jr. with 12 home runs, and Gavin Sheets with 31 RBIs. The Padres are giving up 3.84 runs per game, ranking ninth in the league, with opponents batting .224 against them (third), and a 3.52 ERA (ninth) and 1.20 WHIP (seventh). In their last match, the Padres lost 7-6 to Toronto, with Kolek allowing seven hits and four runs in six innings. The team has a power ranking of 14 and ranks 18th for offense, 9th for defense, and currently has a 29-22 overall record. In their recent matchup, Miami won 2 out of 3 games against San Diego.

San Diego Padres Hold Advantage Over Miami Marlins in Upcoming Matchup

The Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres have each secured victories in two of their most recent three games. San Diego holds an advantage in this matchup due to their proficiency in batting against right-handed pitchers, particularly when faced with performances similar to those of Miami's Meyer, who has struggled on the mound by allowing 10 runs in his last three appearances. Conversely, Kolek of Miami has displayed more reliable pitching, conceding only nine runs in his last four starts. Given Miami's bullpen ranking as the sixth-worst in the league and San Diego possessing one of the top bullpens, Miami's offensive momentum is expected to face challenges. Therefore, it is recommended to consider San Diego on the run lines for this upcoming game.

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