Diamondbacks vs. Padres Prediction
Are the Diamondbacks a good bet to beat the Padres tonight in San Diego at 10:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Diamondbacks are -145 money line favorites versus the Padres, who have odds of +133 to pull off the upset tonight at home. With Taijuan Walker set to face Jered Weaver in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8.5 runs.
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Walker allowed four runs – three earned – and eight hits over six innings in a loss against the Pirates on Saturday. Walker’s location was off, as he threw just 61 of his 108 pitches for strikes. He is winless in three starts in the month of May, going 0-2 with a 3.86 ERA. The biggest concern for fantasy owners might be his eight walks and 10 strikeouts. He needs to cut down on his walks. (Rotoworld)
Weaver pitched well in a no-decision against the White Sox on Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and a pair of walks over six strong innings. Weaver fanned three on the afternoon. He left in line for his first victory of the season, but the Padres’ bullpen was unable to hold on for him. Even with this strong outing, he still sports an abysmal 6.05 ERA and 1.34 WHIP on the season.
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OUR PREDICTION: The Diamondbacks have won eight of their last 11 games against the Padres and are 6-2 in their last eight games overall. They’re also 4-1 in their last five games when opening a new series and have won four of their last five games coming off a win. The Padres, meanwhile, have dropped five of six overall, eight of 10 at home, and four straight against National League West rivals.
FRIDAY MLB PREDICTION: ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS -145