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Diamondbacks Favored Over Padres in Weekend Series Matchup

This content provides a preview of the upcoming Padres vs. Diamondbacks game in the middle of a weekend series. Both teams are looking to gain positive momentum as they continue their three-game set in the Valley of the Sun. San Diego recently lost to the Dodgers while Arizona swept Seattle in their series. The article, written by MLB cappers, includes information on the starting pitchers Ryan Bergert and Zac Gallen, with Arizona opening as the betting favorite at -171. The game's outcome was still pending at the time of publication.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres +148 | Diamondbacks -171
• Spread: Padres +1.5 (-138) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+120)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 63%.

San Diego vs Arizona Stats

San Diego Padres

San Diego missed an opportunity to catch up in the NL West standings as they lost to the Dodgers in their recent game. The Padres are currently third in the division, two games behind the top spot. In the game against the Dodgers, San Diego was held to four hits and struggled with runners in scoring position. Pitcher Randy Vasquez had a solid outing, but Adrian Morejon took the loss in relief. Ryan Bergert is set to start the next game for the Padres, with a 1-0 record and a strong performance in his last outing. San Diego is ranked 19th in offense, 8th in defense, and holds a record of 38-28 this season.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks swept Seattle at home and won for the seventh time in 10 games in the series finale on Wednesday. The team entered Friday with a record of 34-34, standing fourth in the NL West, 6.5 games behind the Dodgers. Against Seattle, Arizona finished with 10 hits and had strong offensive performances from Eugenio Suarez and others. Eduardo Rodriguez earned the win, with Shelby Miller securing his seventh save. Zac Gallen is set to make his 15th start of the season for the Diamondbacks. The team has a power ranking of 22 and is ranked fourth for offense and 26th for defense, with an overall record of 33-34. San Diego went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Arizona.

NL West Matchup Features Struggling Pitching, Diamondbacks Hold Offensive Advantage

The upcoming match features two NL West adversaries, however, the pitching on both teams is lacking. Bergert is currently the starting pitcher due to injuries that have sidelined Michael King, Yu Darvish, and Joe Musgrove. Darvish aims to return to the mound before the end of the month, while Musgrove's recovery from Tommy John surgery may keep him out for the remainder of the season. Gallen has struggled this season, leading the league in walks and maintaining an ERA over five. Despite this, the Diamondbacks have shown strength in their offensive capabilities, while the Padres have faced challenges offensively during away games. The Diamondbacks may have a slight advantage in this matchup due to their strong offensive performance.

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