The Arizona Diamondbacks will play host to the Philadelphia Phillies at Chase Field. The opening pitch is scheduled for 3:40 p.m. ET and Fox Sports Arizona will showcase this NL showdown.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Odds
Arizona (-150) is favored over Philadelphia (+140) and oddsmakers have the Over/Under for this game at 8 runs. The odds for wagering on the game’s total stand at +105 for the over and -125 for the under. Runline odds sit at -155 for taking the Phillies +1.5 runs and +135 for the Diamondbacks -1.5.
The Phillies are 63-49 SU and have gone 55-57 against the spread (ATS). They’ve accumulated 13.7 units for moneyline bettors, despite having lost 9.8 units ATS. The Diamondbacks, on the other hand, are 63-51 SU and 58-56 ATS. They’ve gained 5.9 units for moneyline bettors and 6.9 units ATS.
Diamondbacks games have had an over/under record of 54-55-5 in 2018. The Phillies have been a good under bet with a total record of 48-59-5.
Vince Velasquez is getting the start for the Phils. The right-handed Velasquez is 8-8 with a 3.80 ERA and 129 strikeouts. He’s 0-1 with six strikeouts and a 7.71 ERA against Arizona this year.
The Diamondbacks will put the ball in the left hand of Patrick Corbin (8-4, 3.25 ERA), who has 174 strikeouts and 37 walks this season as well as a 1.05 WHIP. Corbin has yet to face the Phillies this year, but he made two starts against them in 2017, putting together a 1-1 record with a 2.13 ERA and 10 strikeouts.
As a unit, Arizona’s pitching staff has allowed 3.9 runs per game overall this season. Its starters have a 3.96 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has posted a solid ERA of just 3.06, a WHIP of 1.18 and a K/9 of 7.9.
The Arizona hitters have produced 4.5 runs per contest, including 5.2 per game over its last 10 games and 4.2 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .273/.354/.470 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that stretch.
David Peralta has helped lead the Diamondbacks’ offense this year with 19 home runs, 56 RBIs and 53 runs scored.
In the other dugout, Philadelphia’s pitching staff allowed 4.1 runs per game and its starters own a 3.70 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 8.83 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.84, along with a K-per-9 of 9.27.
The Phillies offense has slashed .237/.321/.396 on its way to 4.4 runs scored per game this year, including 3.5 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 5.0 per game over the team’s last five contests (4-1 SU).
Odubel Herrera has led Philadelphia’s offense and is hitting .277/.333/.463 with 19 home runs, 61 RBIs and 54 runs scored.
The Diamondbacks are looking for another win after a 3-2 victory in the prior game of the series.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Diamondbacks, ATS Winner – Phillies, O/U – OVER
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Notes
Betting Notes
The under has cashed in six of Philadelphia’s last seven games.
The Phillies have hit nine home runs in their last 10 games, including seven over their last five.
Arizona has posted 25.8 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 24.2 over its last five.
The Diamondbacks have won three of their last four games SU.
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