The San Diego Padres (45-39) face off against the Philadelphia Phillies (50-35) in an NL matchup this Tuesday. The series started on Monday with the Phillies achieving a solid 4-0 victory. Currently, the Padres have lost three out of their last four games, while the Phillies are enjoying a nice two-game winning streak. Pitching for San Diego is Nick Pivetta (8-2, 3.36 ERA), while the Phillies will send Cristopher Sanchez (6-2, 2.79 ERA) to the mound.
First pitch at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. ET. The latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook place Philadelphia as -167 favorites (risking $167 to win $100), with San Diego as +140 underdogs (risking $100 to win $140). The total runs scored are set at 8.5.
Before placing any bets on the Padres vs. Phillies matchup, check out the MLB predictions from SportsLine’s trusted model. The predictive model has simulated every MLB game 10,000 times, and is running a profitable 39-30 on top-rated MLB picks this season, especially excelling in home run prop betting.
Top Bets for Tuesday’s Game:
- Luis Arraez Under 1.5 Hits (-210)
- Kyle Schwarber Over 0.5 Hits (-195)
- Cristopher Sanchez Over 4.5 Strikeouts (-125)
Player Focus
Luis Arraez is facing off against a backdrop of a .288 batting average but has been limited to less than two hits in three of his last four games. The prediction model suggests he will have 1.1 hits, underlining his underperformance against the Phillies. In contrast, Kyle Schwarber, positioned among the league’s top in home runs, has been consistent at home, making the over a likely bet.
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