On August 11, 2024, at 1:40 PM, the San Diego Padres are set to clash with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park under partly cloudy skies. Dylan Cease, carrying a solid 3.400 ERA, will take the mound for the Padres, while Max Meyer, with a higher ERA of 5.100, will pitch for the Marlins.

In the NL West, the Padres are currently fourth, with a 66-52 record and a .56 winning percentage. Their divisional performance shows 19 wins against 18 losses, placing them second. A streak of seven consecutive wins and a strong showing in their last 10 games (9-1) underscores their recent form. The Padres have a balanced performance both at home (30-29) and away (36-23), with more wins during night games (38) than day games (28). They’ve scored 563 runs while conceding 502.

Conversely, the Marlins sit at the bottom of the NL East with a 43-75 record, a .36 winning percentage, and are last in their division with an 11-23 record. Their recent performance is less promising, having won just three of their last ten games, and they currently have a three-game losing streak. The Marlins struggle both at home (23-39) and on the road (20-36), with a slightly better record in night games (23 wins) compared to day games (20 wins). They have scored 433 runs but allowed 595 runs.

Odds for the upcoming game favor the Padres significantly. The point spread sits at 1.5, indicative of a tight contest potentially swaying towards the Padres due to their superior form. The over/under for the game is set at 7.5 points, aligning with expectation of moderate scoring based on the teams’ offensive records. Betting odds are -209 for the Padres and +175 for the Marlins, reflecting the disparity in their seasonal performances and recent momentum.