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Padres Favored to Defeat Diamondbacks in NL West Showdown

In this article, the Diamondbacks and Padres are set to face off in the second game of a four-game series in the NL West. The D-Backs currently have a 2-1 lead in the season series. Merrill Kelly with a 3.55 ERA will start for Arizona, while Nick Pivetta with a 3.25 ERA will start for San Diego. San Diego is the betting favorite at -130. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +118 | Padres -130
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-185) | Padres -1.5 (+162)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 57%.

Arizona vs San Diego Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently trying to remain competitive in the Wild Card race, but recently dropped two of three games against the Royals. They are currently fourth in the NL West, 11.5 games behind the division-leading Dodgers. Despite this, the Diamondbacks have three players heading to the All-Star Game, with Ketel Marte starting at second base. Eugenio Suarez and Corbin Carroll are also representing the team. Merrill Kelly will make his 19th start of the season, with a 7-4 record and a 3.55 ERA. The team is ranked 15th in power rankings, with a strong offense but struggling defense.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres are currently tied for second in the NL West and would secure the final Wild Card spot if the season ended today. They recently won two out of three games against the Rangers, although they remain seven games behind the division-leading Dodgers. Fernando Tatis Jr. had a strong performance in Sunday's game, contributing two hits and an RBI in the 4-1 victory. Tatis, along with teammate Manny Machado, has been selected to play in the All-Star Game. Tatis leads the team with 15 home runs and 39 RBIs, while Machado leads with 52 RBIs and has 14 home runs. Luis Arraez leads the team in hits with 99 and has a batting average of .292. Nick Pivetta, a 32-year-old right-hander, has a 9-2 record with the team and has been performing well in his recent starts. The Padres are ranked 19th in power ranking, 23rd in offense, and 8th in defense, with an overall record of 48-41. Arizona recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against San Diego.

Padres poised for victory in matchup against D-Backs

The starting pitchers in this game exhibit very comparable statistics, with similar ERA's, strikeout-walk ratios, and the same number of home runs allowed so far this season. However, the Padres have demonstrated superior performance at home compared to the D-Backs on the road, with a significantly stronger team ERA. San Diego boasts a home record of 27-15, while Arizona is only at 21-21 on the road. Additionally, the Padres rank 8th in the league in team ERA, in contrast to Arizona's 26th place ranking. In the event of a close game, the Padres' bullpen depth gives them an advantage and increases their likelihood of securing a win at home. Recent impressive performances from Tatis and Machado further support the prediction of a Padres victory in this match-up. It is recommended to choose the Padres as the expected winners.

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