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Philadelphia Phillies Look to Take Series Lead Against San Diego Padres, Favored in Upcoming Game at Petco Park

The Philadelphia Phillies will be looking to take the series lead against the San Diego Padres in their upcoming game at Petco Park on Friday night. Aaron Nola will be starting for the Phillies, while Joe Musgrove will take the mound for the Padres. Philadelphia has a strong recent record against San Diego, winning 8 out of their last 10 games. The Phillies are currently favored in the betting line. **Please note that this preview was written prior to Thursday's game.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -109 | Padres -102
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+155) | Padres +1.5 (-175)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 52%.

Philadelphia vs San Diego Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies recently ended a two-game losing streak with a win over the Reds, splitting their four-game series. They have won eight of their last 10 games and are within three games of the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. In their upcoming game on Friday, they aim to further reduce Atlanta's lead. The team averages 4.32 runs per game and has a .246 batting average, ranking 11th in the league. Alec Bohm leads the Phillies with a .337 batting average and 21 RBIs, while Kyle Schwarber has hit six home runs. Philadelphia's pitching has been strong, allowing 3.48 runs per game, with opponents batting .220 against them. Aaron Nola's recent performance was key in their last win, as he gave up only four hits and two runs in eight innings. With a power ranking of 5, the Phillies are ranked 15th in offense and 8th in defense, with a season record of 16-10.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres are currently on a winning streak, having won three of their last four games. They recently snapped a two-game losing streak at home and are looking to continue their success by defeating the Phillies on Friday. San Diego boasts solid offensive statistics, with a .256 batting average and averaging 4.81 runs per game. Jackson Merrill leads the team with a .318 batting average, while Fernando Tatis Jr. leads in home runs and RBI. The Padres pitching has been solid, giving up an average of 3.74 runs per game with a .232 opponent batting average. Despite missing Manny Machado due to paternity leave, the Padres are looking to secure another win and take the series lead against the Phillies. Additionally, San Diego has a power ranking of 15 and is ranked #9 for offense, scoring an average of 4.81 runs per game. In their last three matchups, Philadelphia went 1-2 against San Diego. If you are looking to bet on this game, consider checking out the best betting sites.

Philadelphia Phillies Poised for Victory Against San Diego Padres in Upcoming Game

The Philadelphia Phillies have been performing exceptionally well in their recent games, winning eight out of their last 10 matches, including three of their last five road games. Their offensive capabilities have been particularly notable, with the team scoring a total of 17 runs in their most recent three road games. Given their strong track record against right-handed pitchers and Musgrove's recent struggles on the mound, where he has allowed 10 runs in his last three starts, it is expected that the Phillies will maintain their offensive momentum in the upcoming game.

On the other hand, the San Diego Padres have faced challenges in their recent home games, losing two out of their last three matches and scoring only six runs during that period. They are likely to continue facing offensive difficulties in the forthcoming game, especially against Nola, who has been in excellent form in his recent starts, conceding just five runs in his last four games. Given Nola's strong performance against the Padres in his last two starts, it is anticipated that he will once again contain their offense effectively.

Considering these factors, it is advisable to support Philadelphia to cover the money line in the upcoming game.

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