The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres meet in the final game of a three-game series on Wednesday night’s MLB schedule in San Diego.
Both teams sit below the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West Division, with the San Diego Padres ranked second in the division, 19 games behind the Dodgers, while Arizona Diamondbacks are ranked fourth in the division.
The first pitch from PetCo Park in San Diego is scheduled for 8:40 P.M. ET. This article will find the Dbacks vs Padres bet for your MLB picks today.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres
Fourth Place in the NLW
The Arizona Diamondbacks enter Wednesday’s game ranked fourth in the National League West Division, with a 65-70 record (.481 winning percentage).
The Diamondbacks are 7-3 in their last ten games, averaging 5.8 runs per game, bringing their season average to 4.44 runs per game.
During this ten-game stretch, the Diamondbacks’ have averaged 4.5 runs per game against, bringing their season average down to 4.51 runs per game against.
These Dbacks stats are flattering for a team that has been mired near the bottom of their division all season long.
Tommy Henry as Diamondbacks Starter
The Diamondbacks have left-handed pitcher Tommy Henry scheduled to start Wednesday in San Diego. Davies has a 3-3 record in 6 appearances, pitching to a 4.83 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP. The Diamondbacks have won three of Henry’s last five starts.
However, Henry’s previous outing was horrible: Henry threw four complete innings, giving up eight hits, 7 earned runs, and four walks, to be credited with the loss in the Diamondbacks’ 18-2 shellacking at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Second Place in the NLW
The San Diego Padres enter Wednesday’s game ranked second in the National League West Division with a 75-62 record (.547 winning percentage).
Throughout the 2022 MLB season, questions have been raised regarding if the Padres’ standings will result in a post-season opportunity.
The Padres are currently tied for the final National League Wild Card spot with the Philadelphia Phillies, with the Phillies having a slightly better-winning percentage and games in hand.
In their last ten games, San Diego is 6-4, averaging 4.4 runs per game, performing to their season average of 4.40 runs per game.
During this same ten-game stretch, the Padres have averaged 6.3 runs per game against, bringing their 2022 season average down to 4.18 runs per game.
This stretch includes three double-digit run outputs from the Los Angeles Dodgers and Kansas City Royals.
The Padre’s swings in performance from game to the game have to be noted before making your Dbacks vs Padres bet.
Yu Darvish as Padres Starter
The San Diego Padres have right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish scheduled to start Wednesday night’s game against the Diamondbacks.
Darvish has a record of 12-7 in 25 appearances, pitching to a 3.26 ERA and a fantastic 0.97 WHIP. The Padres have won Darvish’s last two starts, losing three consecutive before a 7-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on August 27th.
In a 7-1 victory over the league-leading Los Angeles Dodgers on September 2nd, Darvish completed seven full innings, giving up two hits, two walks, and striking out nine batters before handing the ball to the bullpen to close out the win.
Diamondbacks vs. Padres Last Game
Wednesday’s game from Petco Park in San Diego is the final game of a three-game series, with the Diamondbacks and Padres splitting the first two games.
In Tuesday night’s game, Jorge Alfa hit a bases-loaded, walk-off single up the middle of the infield to center field to rally the Padres past the Diamondbacks.
Important for your Dbacks vs Padres bet is the fact that San Diego holds a 10-4 advantage in head-to-head completion in 2022.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres
Odds Breakdown
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are the underdog on the money line, listed between +170 and +185 depending on the MLB betting trends on the sports book.
The point spread is set at 1.5. The Diamondbacks (+1.5) are the slight betting favorite on the point spread, listed between -110 and -120.
As of publication, the total runs are set to 8. The over is the slight favorite listed anywhere from -105 to -114. The odds for the under are listed between -106 to -110.
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are the betting favorite on the moneyline, listed anywhere from -200 to -222.
The Padres have variable odds on the point spread, depending on the sports book. You can find odds for San Diego (-1.5) anywhere between +100 to -108.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres Betting Pick and Prediction
The San Diego Padres need to play excellent baseball as their playoff hopes slowly slide out of reach. This has to play into your Dbacks vs Padres bet.
Now is the time for urgent baseball from a Padres team that has completed significant roster moves to chase a World Series title. We’re picking the Padres to win on the moneyline.
Most Profitable Team
San Diego is 5-5 against the spread in their last ten games, while the Diamondbacks are 4-6 against the spread. While the total runs is not a great pick for your Dbacks vs Padres bet, the point spread should be.
However, only five of the Diamondbacks and Padres meetings this season have been decided by one run. Pick the Padres to cover the spread (+1.5).
MLB Pick: Padres (-100)
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