The Philadelphia Phillies (36-34) prepare to take on the San Diego Padres (44-27) in Game One of a four game set in San Diego.
The Phillies enter play having dropped a two game set with the Rangers and have now lost three games in a row overall. Philadelphia will aim to turn the tide on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the Padres are fresh off of a home sweep of the Diamondbacks. San Diego continues to play well and are legitimate contenders this season.
Let’s take a look at the MLB odds and best MLB picks today.
Phillies vs. Padres Stats
Philadelphia Phillies Stats
The Phillies need to get things going once again. They went on a nice run after firing Joe Girardi but are stumbling once again over their past few games.
Philadelphia is still waiting for their lineup to find consistency. They brought in players such as Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos to add extra pop to their offense. However, their production has mostly underwhelmed so far in 2022.
But we are still in June. There is plenty of time for the Phillies to get the offense going.
Bryce Harper continues to lead the club. Harper will likely be in the MVP conversation once again and is developing into a true leader for the Philadelphia Phillies.
The pitching has been fairly mediocre for Philadelphia. Ace Zach Wheeler has dealt with injuries this season and the rest of the rotation is still trying to get things going.
Ranger Suarez (5-4, 4.43) is the scheduled starter for Philadelphia on Thursday.
So what does this all mean for bettors?
The Phillies have underperformed but feature the potential to upset the odds. They could be a sneaky underdog pick.
San Diego Padres Stats
The Padres have outperformed expectations. People weren’t sure what to expect after Fernando Tatis Jr. went down with injury. Despite Tatis Jr not playing yet this season, San Diego finds themselves right at the top of the NL West.
Many people point to Manny Machado for their success. And Machado truly is producing MVP caliber numbers.
But San Diego’s depth on offense and pitching prowess has told the story. Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove lead a quality pitching rotation.
Musgrove has been especially impressive. He has yet to lose a game this year and has been a pillar of consistency as well.
Musgrove (8-0, 1.59) also happens to be the probable starter for San Diego in Game One of their series against Philadelphia.
So are the San Diego Padres a good team to place your money on?
They have been able to cover on most occasions this year. And Musgrove should provide them with an opportunity to take care of business once again on Thursday.
Phillies vs. Padres Betting Trends
- The Phillies are 34-35 against the run line this season.
- The Padres are 37-33 against the run line this year.
- San Diego is 12-20 against the run line at their home field.
- Philadelphia is 17-16 against the run line on the road.
- The Padres own an over/under record of 30-38-2.
- The Phillies have an over/under record of 39-29-1.
Phillies vs. Padres Betting Predictions
The Padres are the favorites in this series and especially in Game One. Joe Musgrove vs. Ranger Suarez represents a clear advantage for San Diego.
However, as the Padres continue to climb the MLB standings, should bettors place their money on San Diego?
This is one of those MLB matchups that could lead to a surprising result. The Phillies offense is liable to break out at any given moment.
But Musgrove seems to enjoy pitching at home and I expect him to keep Philly in check. The Padres are the pick to click in this one.
Conclusion
I could see this game being a competitive contest. But San Diego should be able to cover the spread and get the job done in Game One.
Go ahead and roll with the San Diego Padres -1.5 as the home favorites for Thursday’s ballgame.
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