Diamondbacks vs. Phillies Picks & Predictions for Sunday, August 5
By ATSSportsline.com
PHILADELPHIA, PA (ATS Consultants) – This is the final game of a three-game series. Trevor Cahill takes the mound for the Diamondbacks while the Philadelphia sends out Cliff Lee. This is the rubber match of the series. The opening pitch starts at 1:35pmET from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Phillies as a -145 favorite over the Diamondbacks. The total is 7.5 in most books. Arizona comes in with a 55-52 overall record and is 48-54 Under, while the Phillies are 48-59 overall and are 62-42 Over.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Phillies opened as a -145 favorite and remained there at most books. The total started at 7.5 and remained there at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 77% of public bettors favor the Phillies. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the Under 7.5. According to latest MLB trends, series is 1-5 Under last 6 in Philadelphia. Arizona is 1-5-1 Under last 7 vs. NL East, 8-22 Under last 30 Sunday games, 0-4 Under in Cahill's last 4 Sunday starts and 1-6 Under last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Philly is 1-4 Under last 5 Sunday games, 2-7 Under last 8 vs. a team with a winning record and 2-6 Under last 8 overall. Trevor Cahill is 9-9 this year with a 3.75 ERA, while Cliff Lee is just 2-6 but has a 3.73 ERA. The Phillies tried to pass him through waivers but at this point, nobody wanted to pick up his huge contract. Lee can still pitch though but the Phillies can't hit. Roy Halladay did shut out Arizona on Saturday, 3-0 but they scored just 2 runs Friday in a 4-2 loss. Both pitchers will have strong Sundays in this pitchers duel.
SUNDAY MLB FREE PICK: DIAMONDBACKS/PHILLIES UNDER 7.5
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