A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting San Diego Padres dueling the Miami Marlins on Sunday at Marlins Park.
Miami sends Jose Fernandez out against James Shields for the San Diego Padres in this game. Fernandez is 4-0 with a 2.53 ERA on the season, while Shields is 8-4 on the year and has a 3.77 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Miami Marlins in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -157 at Sportsbook for Sunday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 6.5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.2-3 win for the Marlins on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
San Diego Padres vs Miami Marlins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Miami (42-62) will face the 51-53 Padres in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs San Diego injuries news.
The Miami Marlins vs San Diego Padres odds would favor the Marlins if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Miami is rated No. 9 in the current Odds Shark poll, while San Diego is at No. 23.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Miami Marlins and its No. 29-rated batting order, averaging 3.56 runs per nine innings, against the No. 20 line up of the San Diego Padres at 3.9 runs per outing.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Miami has the No. 14-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Padres own the No. 21 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
San Diego got the job done in their last match in a 5-3 victory over Miami on Saturday at Marlins Park behind starter O Despaigne.
Next Betting Matchups
San Diego at Milwaukee, Monday, August 3rd
Miami home to New York, Monday, August 3rd