The San Diego Padres are scheduled to go head-to-head with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on August 11, 2024, starting at 1:40 pm under predominantly clear skies. Dylan Cease, with an impressive ERA of 3.400, will take the mound for the Padres. In contrast, the Marlins will counter with Max Meyer, whose ERA currently stands at 5.100.

As of the latest standings in the 2024 NL West Division, the Padres are in fourth place, boasting a record of 66-52, reflecting a winning percentage of .560. They currently hold a divisional record of 19-18, situating them second in their division. The team is riding a high with a seven-game winning streak and has clinched 9 out of their last 10 matchups. On their home turf, they’ve recorded 30 wins versus 29 losses, and they’ve been notably stronger on the road with 36 wins against 23 losses. The Padres have thrived in night games, capturing 38 wins compared to 28 in daytime matchups. Their total run count stands at 563, with 502 runs allowed.

The Marlins, struggling in the 2024 NL East Division, are currently ranked last with a 43-75 record, translating to a .364 winning percentage. With a divisional record of 11-23, they are firmly placed at the division’s bottom. The Marlins have won only 3 of their last 10 games and are currently on a three-game losing streak. At home, they have a 23-39 record, and on the road, they are 20-36. They’ve bagged 20 daytime wins versus 23 nighttime victories, scoring 433 runs while conceding 595.

Turning to the betting odds, the point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Padres. The over/under for the game is pegged at 7.5 runs, indicative of expectations for a moderately low-scoring affair. Betting lines have the Padres as the away team with a significant advantage at -209, while the Marlins are positioned as underdogs with a money line of +175. These odds paint a clear picture of the uphill battle the Marlins face against a surging Padres squad in this matchup.