Phillies vs. Padres: Predictions and Best Bets for July 12, 2025
A detailed look at the upcoming MLB match-up between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres, including predictions and best bets.
Overview of Phillies vs. Padres
The Philadelphia Phillies (54-40) face off against the San Diego Padres (51-43) in this exciting NL showdown. This series kicked off on Friday, where the Padres secured a win, defeating the Phillies 4-2, marking a tough stretch for Philadelphia, having lost three of their previous four games. San Diego, on the other hand, is currently riding a two-game winning streak.
Starting Pitchers
- Zack Wheeler (PHI): 9-3, 2.17 ERA
- Yu Darvish (SD): 0-1, 4.91 ERA
The opening pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. ET at Petco Park in San Diego. The Phillies are favored at -161 (risk $161 to win $100), while the Padres stand as the underdog at +135 (risk $100 to win $135). The over/under for total runs is set at 7.5.
Prior to placing any bets on this game, it is advisable to check SportsLine’s successful model predictions.
Predictions and Best Bets
The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated this game 10,000 times as part of its ongoing analyses. Entering Week 16 of the 2025 MLB season, it holds a record of 45-38 on premier MLB selections and has excelled with home run prop predictions this season, boasting more than 40 units in profits.
Best Bets
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Trea Turner Over 0.5 hits (-265)
- Turner leads the team with a .292 batting average and 111 hits this season.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Over 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs (-140)
- Currently on a four-game hitting streak.
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Zack Wheeler Over 6.5 strikeouts (+115)
- Among the top in the majors with a 2.17 ERA and 148 strikeouts.
