The Marlins are a better team than the Padres and I like promising Adam Conley more than journeyman Trevor Cahill when it comes to starting pitchers. The Marlins have won in four of Conley's last five road starts. Miami also has the superior bullpen and defense.

Cahill was pitching in relief last season. I'm not sold on him reverting back to being a starter. He's always vulnerable to giving up a big inning. He has a 4.66 career ERA versus the Marlins.

The Marlins have been on the West Coast for three days now so they are acclimitated to the time change.

San Diego rarely follows up a victory with another win. The Padres are 9-25 after winning in their previous game.