After taking the first game of the National League Championship Series 5-3 on Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies (1-0) will look to build on their home-field advantage as they host the Arizona Diamondbacks (0-1) in Game 2 on Tuesday. Read ahead for a preview of this matchup including the Diamondbacks vs Phillies odds.
Diamondbacks vs. PhilliesPicks
MLB Pick : Take the Phillies to win at home (-158).
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies Odds
Before making your MLB picks, it is important to look at the Diamondbacks vs Phillies odds for this contest.
- Moneyline: The MLB odds show the Phillies as the favorites as they are -158 to win on the moneyline. The Diamondbacks are +143 to win this one on the road.
- Spread: The spread features the Diamondbacks +1.5, with odds of -155. For the Phillies, they are -1.5 on the spread, with odds of +135.
- Over/Under: The over/under for total runs sits at eight. The over has odds of -105, while the under eight runs has odds of -115.
Diamondbacks vs. Phillies Information
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies
Location of the game: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 17. 8:07 pm ET.
How to watch: National – TBS | TBS-INT
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview
Looking at the MLB standings, neither of these teams won their division this season, but the winner of this series will still find itself representing the National League in the World Series.
In Monday’s series opener, the Phillies prevailed 5-3. In the win, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, and Nick Castellanos all homered for the Phillies. Zack Wheeler picked up the win after going six innings, allowing two earned runs.
Diamondbacks’ Dip
For the Diamondbacks, Zac Gallen had a rough start as he allowed five earned runs over five innings.
In terms of team earned run average, the Phillies were one of the best in the majors. They ranked eighth out of all MLB teams with a 3.94 staff ERA. The Diamondbacks fell to 20th with a 4.41 ERA.
Offensively, the Phillies also ranked eighth in scoring, averaging 4.92 runs per game (5.20 at home). The Diamondbacks rank 13th out of all MLB teams in scoring, averaging 4.65 runs (4.79 on the road).
MLB Injury Report
In regards to the MLB injury report, the Diamondbacks are without pitchers Mark Melancon (shoulder and Corbin Martin (side). The Phillies are without slugger Rhys Hoskins (ACL).
Starting Pitchers
It is always imperative to take a look at the day’s starters before making your MLB predictions.
Diamondbacks Turn To Kelly In Game 2
Trying to even the series before heading back home, the Arizona Diamondbacks will turn to 35-year-old righty Merrill Kelly on Tuesday. His MLB player stats show that in 30 games this regular season, he went 12-8 with a 3.29 ERA and 1.19 WHIP, and he had 187 strikeouts in 177.2 innings.
In his lone game this postseason, Kelly picked up the win after going 6.1 scoreless innings.
Phillies Turn To Veteran Aaron Nola
The Philadelphia Phillies have one of the best starting tandems in the majors in Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola. After Wheeler picked up the win on Monday, it is Nola’s turn on Tuesday.
In 32 regular season MLB games, he went 12-9 with a 4.46 ERA and 1.15 WHIP, and he had 202 strikeouts in 193.2 innings.
This postseason, he is 2-0 in two games with a 1.42 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and has 12 strikeouts in 12.2 innings of work.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies Picks and Predictions
After analyzing the Diamondbacks vs Phillies odds, take the Phillies to win at home in this one (-158).
The Philadelphia Phillies certainly have the advantage on the mound in this one, and Citizens Bank Park has been a raucous environment, tough for any opposing team to come into.
Knowing that Kelly was better at home (2.59 ERA) than on the road (4.07 ERA), it might be an opportunity for the Phillies to slug their way to a win again.
Even if the Phillies are able to get to Kelly a bit, don’t expect this to be a super high-scoring game, especially with Nola on the mound for Philadelphia. For that reason, take the under eight runs (-115).
- MLB Pick: Take the Phillies to win at home (-158).
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