The San Diego Padres are set to battle the Miami Marlins on August 11, 2024, at loanDepot Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:40 PM under partially cloudy skies. Dylan Cease, with a solid ERA of 3.400, will lead the pitching for the Padres. The Marlins will counter with Max Meyer, who holds an ERA of 5.100.
In the 2024 NL West Division, the Padres currently sit in 4th place with a record of 66-52, roughly translating to a winning percentage of 0.56. Despite being 2nd in their division record, their overall performance reflects substantial resilience, especially noted by their 7-game winning streak and 9 wins out of the last 10 matches. The Padres have shown a stronger game on the road with a 36-23 record versus a slightly less impressive 30-29 at home.
Conversely, the Marlins languish at the bottom of the NL East Division with a 43-75 record, marking a 0.36 winning percentage. Struggling both at home (23-39) and away (20-36), they are on a three-game losing streak and have won only 3 out of their last ten games.
As far as betting goes, the odds are heavily leaning towards the Padres. The point spread stands at 1.5 in favor of the Padres, with an over/under of 7.5. For those looking at outright winners, the odds are -209 for the Padres and +175 for the Marlins. These numbers suggest that the Padres are strongly favored to continue their winning momentum, making them a safer bet for those wagering on the game.