If you are looking to make MLB picks on Friday night, then you are going to have plenty of options to explore. The San Diego Padres visit the Arizona Diamondbacks to continue their weekend series.
The MLB standings in the NL West are expected to be crowded and competitive throughout the year, and this game will impact that race. Both teams have gotten off to a solid start this season. It was the Padres that won the series opener.
You will want to take a close look at the Padres vs Diamondbacks odds for this game before trying to make a betting pick. This should be one of the better MLB games on the MLB schedule tonight.
San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Odds
The Padres vs Diamondbacks odds for this matchup have the moneyline set at EVEN. The over/under has opened at nine total runs. Those odds can always change in the hours leading up to the game, especially after the starting lineups are posted.
San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Information
San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Location of the Game: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona.
Date and Time: Friday, April 21, 9:40 PM EST.
How to Watch: MLB Network
San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres schedule has been challenging to begin the year, and they come into this game with a record of 10-11. San Diego has had a number of key players on the MLB injury report to begin the year. But they just got one of their superstars back on Thursday night.
Xander Bogaerts has gotten off to a great start with the Padres, as he leads with five home runs and a .350 batting average. Getting Fernando Tatis Jr. back into the lineup should allow this team to be a great offensive team. That will be key in this game.
The Padres have not been one of the best MLB teams when it comes to pitching this season, but they do have a team ERA of 4.12. Seth Lugo will be on the mound in this game. He has gone 2-0 with a 2.70 ERA to begin the year.
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks games to begin the year have been wildly entertaining. This is definitely a franchise that appears to be on the rise. Arizona comes into this game with a record of 11-9, and they look like they can actually be a contender in the NL West Division.
Corbin Carroll has put up some great MLB player stats to begin his season, and he currently leads the team with four home runs. The Diamondbacks have actually scored more total runs than the Padres this season. This offense is going to continue to get better.
Zac Gallen will take the ball for Arizona on Friday night. He is clearly the ace of the pitching staff for this team. Gallen is 2-1 with a 3.33 ERA to begin the year. He will be facing a great offense in this matchup.
San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks
The Padres vs Diamondbacks odds on Friday night show just how tight this game might be, and the series opener was a good battle as well. Since the moneyline odds are currently at EVEN for this matchup, you can bet the moneyline and get a nice payout.
Looking at the over/under is a much tougher decision, especially since these are two MLB teams that can score. It’s likely going to take at least six runs to win this game. That means that taking the over should be the best bet to make.
The San Diego Padres are the more complete team in this MLB matchup, and they should come up with a win in this game.
Bet the Padres to beat the Diamondbacks for a second straight time to improve their record.
- Over/Under: Over 9.0
- Moneyline/Run Line: San Diego Padres EVEN
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