MLB Preview: Miami Marlins (20-16) vs. San Diego Padres (16-21)

The Miami Marlins and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at PETCO Park.



The Marlins will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Nathan Eovaldi in this game. Eovaldi has a 2-1 record and a 2.78 ERA this season.



Starting this game for the Padres will be Eric Stults. The lefthander has a 5.40 ERA to go along with a 1-3 record this season.



Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 112-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.



Miami lost its last outing, a 10-1 result against the Padres on May 9. Bettors who backed the Padres at +119 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total
score (11) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.



Team records:
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Miami: 20-16 SU
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San Diego: 16-21 SU
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Miami most recently:
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When playing on Saturday are 3-7
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Before playing San Diego are 8-2
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After playing San Diego are 5-5
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After a loss are 6-4
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San Diego most recently:
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When playing on Saturday are 5-5
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Before playing Miami are 2-8
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After playing Miami are 3-7
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After a win are 3-7
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A few trends to consider:
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Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
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The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
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Miami is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Diego
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The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games on the road
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San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
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The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
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The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Miami
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San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
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Next up:
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San Diego home to Miami, Sunday, May 11