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Arizona Diamondbacks Look to Defend Title Against San Diego Padres in Weekend Series Rematch

The San Diego Padres will face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks in game two of their weekend series, as both teams look to potentially make a run at the playoffs. The Padres, who missed out on the playoffs last season, will look to climb in the standings, while the Diamondbacks aim to defend their National League title. The pitching matchup will feature Michael King for the Padres and Brandon Pfaadt for the Diamondbacks. The game is set for 8:10 PM EST, with Arizona currently favored to win.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres +107 | Diamondbacks -126
• Spread: Padres +1.5 (-190) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 56%.

San Diego vs Arizona Stats

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres recently finished a disappointing homestand with two straight wins, bringing their season record to 16-18. The team is back on the road, where they have gone 8-6 this season. In game one of the series in Arizona, the Padres secured a win with a strong performance from starter Dylan Cease. Former Yankee Michael King will take the hill in the next game, with a record of 2-3 and an ERA of 5.00. Despite key injuries to several players, the Padres look to improve their standing with King on the mound. With a power ranking of 18, the Padres are ranked 9 in offense and 24 in defense. For more insights on the MLB season, fans can check out Free MLB Picks to stay updated.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks currently have a season-high four games under .500 as they prepare to face the Padres this weekend. Despite a strong start last year, they are now trailing the Padres in the standings after dropping two of three games to the Dodgers. In the series opener against the Padres, the Diamondbacks fell behind 7-0 and were unable to recover. Starter Slade Cecconi struggled, unable to get past the fifth inning. In the upcoming game, the Diamondbacks will turn to righty Brandon Pfaadt, who has a record of 1-1 with an ERA of 4.63. Pfaadt has allowed 33 hits in 35 innings this season, including five home runs. Despite a challenging season last year, Pfaadt performed well in two starts against the Padres. The Diamondbacks will be without several key players due to injuries, including C Gabriel Moreno and LF Jorge Barrosa. Currently ranked 12th in power rankings, the Diamondbacks are #6 in offense, averaging 5.06 runs per game, and #22 in defense, giving up an average of 4.50 runs per game. The Diamondbacks have an overall record of 14-18, with the Padres winning two out of their last three matchups against them.

Pfaadt Poised to Shine Against Padres Despite King's Struggles

Pfaadt has demonstrated strong pitching performance in his previous matchups against the Padres and is currently in top form after an impressive outing against the Mariners, striking out 11 batters in six innings for a 3-2 victory. The Padres, despite their success on the road, will be facing King, who has been struggling with allowing home runs this season. This could prove challenging for King in Arizona, known for being a hitter-friendly park. Pfaadt has shown consistency by not conceding more than three runs in his last three starts, making him a favorable choice to continue his success against the Padres. Considering his recent track record, I anticipate Pfaadt to perform well against this Padres team.

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