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Diamondbacks and Padres set to face off in pivotal three-game series in the Valley of the Sun, Arizona favored at -105.

Game time: May 3, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET

Venue: Chase Field — Phoenix, Arizona

Article updated May 3, 6:23 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face off in a three-game series in the Valley of the Sun. San Diego is coming off a 6-2 win against the Reds, while

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The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face off in a three-game series in the Valley of the Sun. San Diego is coming off a 6-2 win against the Reds, while Arizona suffered an 8-0 loss to the Dodgers in their previous game. Last season, the Diamondbacks won the season series 7-6. Dylan Cease will start for the Padres, while Slade Cecconi will take the mound for the Diamondbacks. Arizona is the current betting favorite at -105 with the current line sitting at Arizona -108.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Padres -107 | Diamondbacks -108

Spread: Padres -1.25 (+131) | Diamondbacks +1.25 (-155)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 52%.

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres secured their second consecutive victory after a five-game losing streak by defeating the Cincinnati Reds in the rubber match of their three-game series. The Padres, with a current record of 15-17, are positioned second in the NL West, trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers by 4.5 games. In their recent game against the Reds, the Padres had eight hits, with Jurickson Profar leading with four hits and two RBIs. Jake Cronenworth hit a grand slam in the seventh inning to break a 2-2 tie. Pitcher Joe Musgrove threw six innings, allowing two runs. Enyel De Los Santos got the win after fanning the only hitter he faced in the seventh inning. Dylan Cease will be starting his seventh game of the season for the Padres with a record of 3-2 and a 2.78 ERA. Despite having a power ranking of 18, the Padres rank 10th in offense with an average of 4.79 runs per game, but 24th in defense allowing 4.79 runs per game. Earn more by using our sportsbook promo codes.

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Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks experienced their fifth loss in seven games as they were shut out by the Dodgers in their most recent match. With a current record of 14-18, they stand fourth in the NL West, 5.5 games behind the Dodgers. In their last game, Arizona struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring position, leaving 10 runners on base. Pitcher Jordan Montgomery took the loss after allowing six runs over three innings. Slade Cecconi will be pitching in the next game, coming in with a 2.25 ERA and looking to bounce back from a recent loss against the Mariners. The Diamondbacks are ranked 12th in power rankings and 6th for offense, scoring an average of 5.06 runs per game. San Diego has won two out of their last three matchups against Arizona.

Arizona Diamondbacks Fall to Dodgers in Series Finale, Cecconi Gets Opportunity in Rotation as Gallen's Start Delayed

The Arizona Diamondbacks struggled in Wednesday's loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, failing to secure a victory in the series finale. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Zac Gallen's start was moved to next Tuesday, allowing a new opportunity for Cecconi to demonstrate his capabilities in the rotation, particularly with Merrill Kelly unavailable. Meanwhile, San Diego's Cease has shown consistency since joining the Padres, bringing a sense of momentum to the team. With their proven arm on the mound, the Padres are expected to secure a road victory in the series opener.

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SportsJaw Padres vs Diamondbacks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Padres vs Diamondbacks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · San Diego Padres-105 → -115Moved
  • Moneyline · Arizona Diamondbacks-105 → +102Moved
  • Spread · San Diego Padres+1.5 (-215) → -1.25 (+123)Moved
  • Spread · Arizona Diamondbacks-1.5 (+185) → +1.25 (-144)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 9 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 9 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

San Diego Padres
15-17 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Arizona Diamondbacks
14-18 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 2-7-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-03T10:23:04.258Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

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San Diego Padres defeated Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1

San Diego Padres defeated Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on May 3, 2024, a 6-run decision in the series. San Diego Padres' strongest period was the 4th inning, when it outscored its opponent 4-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded San Diego Padres -1.25 (+123) spread, San Diego Padres covered, while the 8 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 9.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DpxsportsMoneyline · San Diego Padres -111Win
  • MoneymouthTotal · Over 9 (-110)Loss
  • 1118240754Total · Under 9 (-110)Win