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Diamondbacks to Face Phillies in National League Showdown with Tommy Henry and Zack Wheeler on the Mound- Phillies Favored to Win

The Arizona Diamondbacks are preparing to face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in a National League showdown at Citizens Bank Park. In the opening game of the three-game series, young left-hander Tommy Henry will take the mound for Arizona while veteran righty Zack Wheeler will pitch for Philadelphia. Henry, with an ERA of 6.23, will be looking to make an impact against the Phillies, who are favored to win with odds starting at -219. Zack Wheeler, with an ERA of 2.84, will be a tough challenge for the Diamondbacks as they aim to secure a victory on Friday.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +215 | Phillies -246
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (+105) | Phillies -1.5 (-125)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 71%.

Arizona vs Philadelphia Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently struggling in the NL West standings, sitting third with a 9.0 game deficit in the division and tied for the final spot in the NL Wild Card. Despite their offensive success with a .253/.324/.403 slash line and averaging 4.81 runs per game, the team needs to improve their pitching to be considered a threat. Second baseman Ketel Marte has been a standout player with a .848 OPS, 15 home runs, and 42 RBI. Pitcher Tommy Henry has been struggling with a 6.23 ERA and teams hitting for power against him. The team is currently ranked 14th in power rankings, with a strong offense but weaker defense, holding a 38-38 season record.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

The Philadelphia Phillies have been performing exceptionally well this season, currently leading the NL East by 7.0 games. Their offense has been dominant, ranking fourth in the league with a .746 team OPS and averaging five runs per game. With 86 home runs as a team, they are tied for seventh in the majors. First baseman Bryce Harper has been a standout player, boasting impressive stats at the plate. The team needs to continue their strong performance to maintain their divisional lead. Veteran right-hander Zack Wheeler has been pitching exceptionally well with an 8-4 record, 2.84 ERA, and a .193 batting average against. The Phillies have a power ranking of 9 and are ranked #5 for offense and #3 for defense. In their last three matchups, Arizona went 0-3 against Philadelphia.

Disparity in Starting Pitcher Performance and Home Run Hitting Makes Phillies Run Line the Smart Bet

In evaluating the performance of the starting pitchers over the past seven games, there is a discernible disparity. Tommy Henry holds a record of 2-1 with a 5.58 ERA and a 1.66 WHIP, contrasting with Zack Wheeler who boasts a record of 4-1 with a 4.22 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP during that period. The significance of the ability to hit home runs cannot be understated, with the D-Backs ranking 28th with three homers while the Phillies rank 11th with seven home runs in the past week. Consequently, it is recommended to place the Philadelphia Phillies to cover the run line in this scenario.

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