The baseball season is winding down, which means the MLB postseason race is heating up. Both of the teams in Friday night’s matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres have no shot at winning their division, as the Los Angeles Dodgers sealed up the National League West crown earlier this week.
The MLB standings are out the window. Of course, that doesn’t mean this one doesn’t have crucial playoff implications.
NL West Matchup
This, the second of a four-game bill in the desert is a tilt between clubs that are striving for a Wild Card berth.
Let’s dive deeper into this NL West clash, helping you make a decision on your Padres vs. Dbacks betting for the Padres game today.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres Information
The Diamondbacks (68-75) are aiming to steer in the right direction when that course is most needed. After losing a series to:
- San Diego
- Colorado
- Dodgers
Over the last week and a half, Arizona salvaged the finale of its set with Los Angeles Wednesday.
With that and a win in the opener of this series, the Snakes are on a two-game win streak and looking to move into a closed position to sneak into the playoffs. Currently, they’re 9.5 games out of a seat.
That spot is held by San Diego (78-66), who, despite making a big push at the trade deadline, is still fending off challengers to make it in as the third Wild Card in the Senior Circuit.
Teams’ Previous Scoreboards
Arizona blanked the Friars, 4-0, on Thursday. Three of the Diamondbacks’ four scores came on solo home runs:
- designated hitter Ketel Marte
- third baseman Emmanuel Rivera
- catcher Carson Kelly
The other run came across when first baseman Christian Walker singled in the bottom of the eighth frame.
Pitcher Drey Jameson had a fantastic major league debut, going seven innings on the hill and allowing no earned runs. He also struck out five in a winning decision.
The question is, however, can the Snakes replicate such a performance?
Diamondbacks vs. Padres Analysis
Who Is Taking the Mound for the Diamondbacks?
Former San Francisco World Series hero Madison Bumgarner will take the mound for the hosts. He’s not what he once was — at least not statistically.
As of now, he has a 6-14 record and a 4.88 ERA. It was a bit of a splash when he joined the Diamondbacks, but it hasn’t really gone to plan.
Who Is Taking the Mound for the Padres?
For San Diego, Blake Snell hasn’t been all that much better, as he owns a 6-9 record and a 4.02 ERA. Still, he has a better lineup behind him.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres Odds Breakdown
Before we make any Diamondbacks or Padres predictions, it would be a smart idea for us to check out some of the team stats — both at the plate and on the hill.
MLB Stats
First, when you consider the Dbacks stats, third baseman Josh Rojas leads the lineup with a .268 batting average. Walker has clubbed 32 home runs and collected 80 RBIs.
Even with all of their impressive acquisitions — namely right fielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell, who both came over from Washington — third baseman Manny Machado has remained the Padres’ top offensive threat. He leads the club in every major statistical category at the plate.
Diamondbacks
If you’re planning on making Diamondbacks picks, keep in mind that oddsmakers have them at -110 to cover +1.5. They’re +154 underdogs on the moneyline, as well.
Padres
As a visitor, Miami is a -184 favorite. They’re -110 to cover -1.5.
Diamondbacks vs. Padres Pick and Prediction
Now for our predictions for Padres vs. Dbacks betting. This should be the Padres’ game today. While both teams have a lot to play for, the Friars are clinging to a Wild Card.
When making your MLB picks for Padres vs. Dbacks betting, take San Diego to cover the spread, and the under to hit, too.
MLB Pick: San Diego to cover the spread (-110)
MLB Pick: Under 8.5 runs (-118)
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