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Marlins vs Padres Prediction, Picks, Best Bets & Parlay

Free MLB prediction and picks for Friday, September 18, 2026 · powered by DataStreak

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Miami Marlins

72-75 · L3

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San Diego Padres

78-68 · W4

Marlins vs Padres Prediction

Padres are riding the momentum train. Marlins are riding the bus home from a bad week. Tonight is whether form keeps mattering.

Records and recent form set the table. The props are where the meal gets served.

Marlins vs Padres Picks

Books have not posted player props for MIA at SD yet. Lines usually go up a few hours before first pitch or tip-off; check back closer to game time. See all of today’s free picks across the slate.

Injury Report

17 listed

JUST IN: Andrew Nardi 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · William Kempner 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Robby Snelling 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Xavier Edwards day-to-day → 10-Day IL (Thumb) · Max Meyer bereavement → 15-Day IL (Neck) · Ramon Laureano 10-day-il → 60-Day IL (Hip) · Lucas Giolito 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Luis Rengifo 10-day-il → 60-Day IL (Knee) · Jason Adam 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Shoulder) · Miguel Andujar day-to-day → 10-Day IL (Wrist)

MIA

Andrew Nardi
Elbow
60-Day IL
William Kempner
Elbow
60-Day IL
Robby Snelling
Elbow
60-Day IL
Adam Mazur
Elbow
60-Day IL
Ronny Henriquez
Elbow
60-Day IL
Xavier Edwards
Thumb
10-Day IL
Max Meyer
Neck
15-Day IL
Anthony Bender
Lower Leg
15-Day IL

Ramon Laureano
Hip
60-Day IL
Lucas Giolito
Elbow
60-Day IL
Luis Rengifo
Knee
60-Day IL
Jason Adam
Shoulder
60-Day IL
Bryan Hoeing
Elbow
60-Day IL
Joe Musgrove
Elbow
60-Day IL
Miguel Andujar
Wrist
10-Day IL
Jeremiah Estrada
Shoulder
15-Day IL
Gavin Sheets
Foot
10-Day IL

Team Trends

Miami Marlins

• Failed to cover in 6 of the last 10 games
• Miami Marlins 35-40 ATS at home this season
• Miami Marlins 33-39 ATS on the road this season
• Miami Marlins 31-37 ATS as a favorite this season
• The over has hit in 8 of the last 10

Season ATS: 68-79 ATS
L10 ATS: 4-6 L10 ATS
L5 ATS: 2-3 L5 ATS
Home ATS: 35-40 home ATS
Road ATS: 33-39 road ATS
As Fav: 31-37 ATS as favorite
As Dog: 37-40 ATS as dog
L10 O/U: 8-2 O/U
L10 SU: 3-7

San Diego Padres

• San Diego Padres 42-33 ATS at home, 56%
• San Diego Padres 34-36 ATS as a favorite this season
• San Diego Padres 48-28 ATS as an underdog

Season ATS: 82-64 ATS
L10 ATS: 5-5 L10 ATS
L5 ATS: 2-3 L5 ATS
Home ATS: 42-33 home ATS
Road ATS: 40-31 road ATS
As Fav: 34-36 ATS as favorite
As Dog: 48-28 ATS as dog
L10 O/U: 4-5-1 O/U
L10 SU: 6-4

Head-to-Head

SD 3-2 over MIA (3-0 ATS)

Date	Matchup	Score	Winner
2026-07-26	SD @ MIA	5–3	SD
2026-07-25	SD @ MIA	7–2	SD
2026-07-24	SD @ MIA	4–2	SD
2025-07-23	SD @ MIA	2–3	MIA
2025-07-22	SD @ MIA	3–4	MIA

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The Final Word

Some games you watch for the result. Some you watch for the props. Tonight is both.

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