The Arizona Diamondbacks will head west to face their divisional rival San Diego Padres at PETCO Park. The matchup will get underway at 10:10 p.m. ET and fans looking to watch it can tune in to Fox Sports Arizona.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres Odds
Oddsmakers have listed Arizona (-130) as the favorite over San Diego (+120). Bettors can wager on the game’s total with odds listed at -120 for over 8 runs and even money (+100) for under 8. Gamblers can also wager on the game’s runline with the most recent odds standing at +115 for the Diamondbacks -1.5 runs and -135 for the Padres +1.5 runs.
The Padres are 48-75 straight up (SU) and 57-65 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 12.6 units for moneyline bettors and 27.9 units (ATS). San Diego has a 3-4 ATS mark over its last seven games and the total has gone over in five of those seven. The Diamondbacks are 66-55 SU and have gone 61-60 ATS. Overall, the team’s gained 2.8 units for moneyline bettors and 6.1 units ATS. Arizona is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven.
San Diego games have had an over/under record of 59-58-5 in 2018. The Diamondbacks have an over/under record of 56-59-6.
Clay Buchholz is getting the start for Arizona. The right-handed Buchholz (5-2, 2.67 ERA) has racked up 55 punchouts in 64 innings so far. He’s 1-0 with seven strikeouts and a 4.76 ERA against San Diego this year.
The Padres are sending righty Jacob Nix (1-0, 0.00 ERA) to the mound. Nix has four strikeouts and two walks to his name, as well as a WHIP of 1.00. Nix has yet to face the Diamondbacks this year and did not pitch in the majors in 2017.
Arizona’s pitching staff allowed 3.9 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 3.87 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 9.29 K/9. The bullpen has managed a solid ERA of just 3.14, along with a WHIP of 1.24.
The Diamondbacks offense has slashed .238/.317/.404 on its way to 4.5 runs scored per game this year, including 5.1 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.2 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Arizona’s hitters have been paced by first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and outfielder David Peralta, who have combined to swat 48 home runs. Goldschmidt is hitting .285/.389/.536 with 27 home runs, 65 RBIs and 75 runs scored, while Peralta (.299/.357/.522) is up to 21 homers, 61 RBIs and 59 runs scored.
For the home team, San Diego’s pitching staff has allowed 4.7 runs per game overall in 2018. The team’s starting pitching staff has a 5.07 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.50 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 9.8 K/9. In 48 games against divisional foes, Padres starters have an ERA of 5.36 and the bullpen’s ERA is 3.35.
The San Diego offense has produced 3.8 runs per outing, including 3.6 per game against divisional foes and 3.6 per game over its last five. The team has slashed .225/.303/.375 over its last five matchups and is 1-4 SU during that span.
First baseman Eric Hosmer and shortstop Freddy Galvis have led the Padres’ hitters this year. Hosmer is slashing .255/.320/.388 with 11 home runs, 49 RBIs and 53 runs scored, while Galvis has put up a line of .238/.297/.366 with 10 homers, 50 RBIs and 45 runs.
The Diamondbacks have gained 2.3 units and are 42-37 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in 37 of those games, compared to 39 that’ve gone under against right-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Padres have lost 2.5 units and are 44-41 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over’s hit in 39 of those games, compared to 43 which went under the total.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres Free MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Diamondbacks, ATS Winner – Diamondbacks, O/U – UNDER
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Notes
Betting Notes
The under has hit in only two of San Diego’s last seven games.
The Padres have lost four of their last five games SU.
San Diego has posted 24.1 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 18.0 over its last five.
The Diamondbacks have hit 15 home runs in their last 10 games, including nine over their last five.
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