Paul Goldschmidt of the Arizona Diamondbacks is greeted in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run

City Of Brotherly Love Has Been Very Kind To The D-Backs

The Arizona Diamondbacks have enjoyed their trips to Philadelphia, as the D-backs have won their last seven games at Citizens Bank Park. Just last season, the Diamondbacks posted a three-game sweep of the Phillies in Philadelphia while outscoring their hosting adversaries 15-9. The Diamondbacks and Phillies open a three-game set at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday evening.

SHARK BITES
  • The Diamondbacks are 6-1 SU and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when Sportsbook a series.
  • Odubel Herrera is slashing .390/.419/.537 in 10 games in Philadelphia this season.
  • The total has gone OVER in the Diamondbacks’ last 5 games on the road.

The Diamondbacks will turn to pitcher Robbie Ray, who has bounced back after a poor showing in his season opener. Ray has a 3.24 ERA in his last three outings while only surrendering five extra-base hits in that span. Sure, the lefty needs to work on his control – Ray has 14 walks this season – but his ability to give batters little to work with is worth it.

Vince Velasquez, the Phillies starter in this one, is starting to show that he has what it takes to be a consistent top-of-the-rotation arm. Velasquez has pitched at least six innings in each of his past three starts – comparably, he only accomplished that feat five times through 15 starts last season. Aggression is his hallmark with the 25-year-old throwing 66 percent of his pitches for strikes this season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Baseball betting oddsmakers, including Sportsbook, opened the Philadelphia Phillies as -109 moneyline favorites in this matchup. OVER/UNDER total bettors saw the number open at 8 at shops such as Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 6.0-3.4 result in favor of the Diamondbacks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Philadelphia (14-7) will face the 15-6 Diamondbacks in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Arizona injuries news.

This game puts the Phillies, most recently No. 3 in OddsShark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Arizona Diamondbacks, who rate a No. 5 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Philadelphia Phillies and their No. 7-rated batting order, averaging 5.05 runs per nine innings, against the No. 15 lineup of the Arizona Diamondbacks at 4.52 runs per outing.

Defensively, Arizona features the No. 7-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.44 runs per game. Philadelphia, meanwhile, comes in at No. 6 at home, scoring 6.2 runs per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Arizona hopes solid pitching and defense that led to their last victory - an 11-strikeout performance from Patrick Corbin - will prevail again after their 4-2 victory against San Diego at Chase Field.

Philadelphia won a close affair on Sunday in their last outing, defeating Pittsburgh 3-2 in extra innings at Citizens Bank Park.

Betting Trends
  • Arizona is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games
  • Arizona is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games
  • Arizona is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
  • Philadelphia is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
  • Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home
  • Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona

Next Betting Matchups

Arizona at Philadelphia, Wednesday, April 25

The Diamondbacks are 6-1 SU and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when opening a series.away Odubel Herrera is slashing .390/.419/.537 in 10 games in Philadelphia this season.home The total has gone OVER in the Diamondbacks’ last 5 games on the road.away
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