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San Diego Padres Favored Against Arizona Diamondbacks in NL West Showdown at Petco Park

On July 9th, the Arizona Diamondbacks will face off against the San Diego Padres in a NL West showdown at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. The Diamondbacks won the first game of the series, and previous matchups have shown Arizona performing well against San Diego. The Padres are currently favored to win, with Brandon Pfaadt and Dylan Cease as the starting pitchers. The game is set to start at 9:40 PM ET, with a total of 7.5 runs expected. Stay tuned for more updates and predictions on this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +130 | Padres -145
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-170) | Padres -1.5 (+148)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 59%.

Arizona vs San Diego Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been struggling recently, losing eight of their last 12 games and going winless in three straight series. They are currently 4.5 games behind the bottom wild card spot in the National League. The team's offense has been hitting .229/.300/.416 with 15 doubles, three triples, and 20 home runs in the last couple of weeks. The bullpen has posted a 4.17 ERA in 45.1 innings during that span. Brandon Pfaadt will be starting on Wednesday night with a record of 8-6 and a 5.42 ERA in 2025. The Diamondbacks are ranked 4 in offense, #27 in defense, and have a season record of 45-46, placing them at number 12 in the power rankings.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres have had mixed results in their recent series, winning one out of three. They are currently 4-6 in their last 10 games and are one game behind the final wild-card spot in the National League. The team's hitting has been lackluster in the last two weeks, with a .225 average and limited extra-base hits. However, the bullpen has performed well with a 2.79 ERA. Dylan Cease will be starting on Wednesday night with a record of 3-8 this season. He has had success against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the past. The Padres have a power ranking of 21 and are ranked #23 for offense and #9 for defense, with a 48-42 overall record. Arizona recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against San Diego.

Struggles for Pfaadt and Cease Could Pose Challenges for Starting Duo

Recently, both Brandon Pfaadt and Dylan Cease have encountered challenges in their performance. Pfaadt has yielded a total of 11 runs (10 earned) on 17 hits and four walks in the last three starts encompassing 16 innings. Similarly, Cease has conceded 15 runs (14 earned) on 24 hits and seven walks in his last four starts covering 21.2 innings. Consequently, it may be difficult to have confidence in the capabilities of this starting duo. While Cease has shown some success against the Diamondbacks, the Padres, who have a strong track record against Pfaadt, appear to be the favorable choice. Moreover, the Padres' bullpen has the potential to have a significant impact on the outcome of the game.

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