Miami Marlins Starter Jose Urena Out to Silence San Diego Padres Bats in MLB Contest

The Miami Marlins will try to be nasty hosts on Saturday when the San Diego Padres pay a visit to Marlins Park.

Clayton Richard, with a record of 0-3 on the season, gets the ball for the San Diego Padres, while the Miami Marlins trot Jose Urena to the mound in this one. He is 2-3 so far in 2016.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the San Diego Padres listed as underdogs of 158 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.8-2.0 win for the Marlins. 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 (67-61) will face the 53-75 Padres in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs San Diego injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 21-ranked Miami Marlins and the No. 26-rated San Diego Padres in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting San Diego Padres rank No. 30 at 7.98 hits per game. That compares with the Miami Marlins No. 3 ranking in that category.

Miami owns the No. 7 defense, allowing 4.22 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with San Diego's No. 25-rated defense.