San Diego Padres vs
Miami MarlinsPredictions & Preview

Padres Look to Dominate Marlins in Second Game of Series with Matt Waldron on the Mound

On Saturday afternoon, the San Diego Padres will face off against the Miami Marlins in the second game of their three-game series at loanDepot Park. The Padres will have Matt Waldron (3.79 ERA) on the mound, while the Marlins will counter with Roddery Munoz (5.68 ERA). The game is scheduled to start at 4:10 PM ET, with San Diego opening as the road favorite with a betting line of -165 that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres -165 | Marlins +151
• Spread: Padres -1.5 (-103) | Marlins +1.5 (-113)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 62%.

San Diego vs Miami Stats

San Diego Padres

Pitcher Matt Waldron will be starting the second game of the set against the Marlins after an impressive performance last week where he secured a win over the Rockies. Waldron allowed only one run on two hits and two walks while striking out seven over 5.2 innings. He used his knuckleball efficiently and was pulled at 80 pitches, showcasing his strength in providing quality innings. Waldron currently holds a 3.79 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 116:36 K:BB in 128.1 innings. The Padres, who have been performing well recently, are ranked 11th in offense, 12th in defense, and have a 64-52 record this season. With Waldron on the mound, they have a good chance to continue their success against the struggling Marlins.

Miami Marlins Analysis

Robbery Munoz is set to start the second game of the upcoming series this weekend. Despite taking a loss in his last outing against the Reds, where he allowed six runs (four earned) over 3.2 innings, Munoz has struggled this season, giving up multiple home runs in seven of his 13 starts. The Marlins, currently in a rebuilding phase, are sticking with Munoz due to lack of other options. He has seen his ERA rise to 5.68 across 69.2 innings. The Miami Marlins have a power ranking of 18 and rank #29 in offense, scoring an average of 3.64 runs per game, and #28 in defense, giving up an average of 4.96 runs per game. Overall, the Marlins have a record of 43-72. In their last three matchups against San Diego, the Marlins went 1-2.

Padres Closing in on Dodgers in NL West, Waldron Set to Shine against Marlins

The San Diego Padres have significantly narrowed the gap in standings since the All-Star Break, now trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers by just three games in the National League West. Matt Waldron is scheduled to pitch in the upcoming game against the Miami Marlins. In his recent outing against the Rockies, Waldron secured a win, yielding only one run on two hits and two walks while striking out seven batters over 5.2 innings. Waldron currently holds a 3.79 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and an impressive 116:36 K: BB ratio in 128.1 innings. Facing a struggling Marlins team, Waldron and the Padres are poised for a strong performance. It is recommended to bet on the Padres for a substantial victory in this series.

Sources: [ 1 ] [ 2 ]