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San Diego Padres to face Philadelphia Phillies in highly anticipated mid-week series, Phillies favored at -218 for Monday matchup

The San Diego Padres will face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in a highly anticipated National League mid-week series starting on Monday, June 30. The Padres are currently one game back of a wild card spot with a 45-38 record, while the Phillies lead the NL East with a 49-35 record. Matt Waldron will be starting for the Padres, while Zack Wheeler takes the mound for the Phillies. Philadelphia is the betting favorite with the current line set at -218. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres +190 | Phillies -218
• Spread: Padres +1.5 (-110) | Phillies -1.5 (-112)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 69%.

San Diego vs Philadelphia Stats

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres are currently 45-38 overall this season, holding second place in the National League West division. They are seven games back of the Dodgers for first place and just one game back of a National League wild card spot. The Padres have a 21-21 road record and have won five of their last eight games. In their last game, they lost 3-2 to the Reds, who claimed the series by winning two of three games. On Monday, Matt Waldron will be starting for the Padres, making his first start of the season after recording a 3-2 record with a 5.04 ERA in eight minor league starts. Last year, Waldron had a 7-11 record with a 4.91 ERA in 26 starts with the Padres. The Padres have a .247 batting average, ranking 17th overall, and have scored the ninth fewest runs this season. They also have the 10th fewest hits and have hit the fifth fewest home runs. However, they have struck out the third fewest times. The Padres have a .246 batting average on the road and a .243 batting average in the month of June. Against the National League East, they have a .243 batting average. In terms of power rankings, the Padres are ranked 13th overall, ranking 22nd in offense and 9th in defense, with an average of 4.16 points scored per game and 3.96 points allowed per game.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

The Philadelphia Phillies currently hold a record of 49-35 and are leading the National League East division, sitting 1.5 games ahead of the Mets. Despite losing five of their last eight games, they are coming off a series-sealing win against the Braves. Zach Wheeler, with a 7-3 record and a 2.45 ERA in 16 starts, will be starting against the Padres. The Phillies have a strong home record of 26-14 and are hitting .255 as a team, ranking eighth in the league. They have scored the 11th most runs, rank sixth in hits, and have the ninth fewest strikeouts this season. Additionally, they have a .275 batting average at home, a .249 average in June, and a .281 average against the NL West. The Phillies have a power ranking of 4 and are ranked 8th for offense and 12th for defense. In their last three matchups, San Diego won two out of three games against Philadelphia.

San Diego Padres Announce Matt Waldron as Starting Pitcher, Phillies Expected to Have Success

The San Diego Padres have announced Matt Waldron as the starting pitcher for this game, marking his season debut after struggling in the minor leagues this year with a 5.04 ERA in eight starts. His performance in San Diego last year was also below par, with a 4.91 ERA in 26 starts. Given Waldron's track record and the strong batting average of the Philadelphia Phillies, who have historically performed well against NL West teams, it is expected that the Phillies lineup will have success against Waldron. In contrast, Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler has been performing strongly with a 2.39 ERA at home, contributing to the team's 11-5 record when he starts. With this analysis in mind, it is advisable to consider taking the Phillies to cover in this game.

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