The San Diego Padres host Arizona on Thursday, looking to build on their 45-60 mark against the 57-47 Diamondbacks in MLB betting action at PETCO Park.

It's a pitching duel between Mat Latos for the Padres (5-10 on the year) and Daniel Hudson for Arizona (10-6 so far).



View Arizona vs San Diego Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
On the Sportsbook MLB line for this matchup, San Diego sat as -110 favorites. The total was set at 6.5.

Power Rankings:
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Padres rated this week at No. 13 and the Diamondbacks sitting at No. 15.



How They Match Up:
On offense, it's a battle between San Diego and its National League No. 16-rated batting order, averaging 3.5 runs per nine innings, against the National League's No. 3 lineup of the Diamondbacks at 4.5 runs per outing.

San Diego owns the National League's No. 4 defense, allowing 3.7 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Arizona's National League No. 8-rated defense.

Last time out for Arizona, they were a 4-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Padres on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Diamondbacks at +104 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors. Arizona got the job done in their last match in a 4-3 victory over San Diego on Wednesday at PETCO Park behind starter Ian Kennedy.




Arizona Diamondbacks Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After playing San Diego are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

San Diego Padres Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Colorado are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 1-9
After a loss are 3-7

A few Diamondbacks at Padres trends to consider:
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing San Diego
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
San Diego is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Arizona
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona


Next up:
Arizona at LA Dodgers, Friday, July 29
San Diego home to Colorado, Friday, July 29