The Philadelphia Phillies just can’t seem to get anything going offensively at home, but they’ll be looking to heat up their bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the City of Brotherly Love on Monday.
Philly, the majors’ lowest-scoring team, is averaging just 2.7 runs at Citizens Bank Park so far this year. The Phils are averaging 1.8 runs during their six-game losing streak, and the D-backs sent them to their 23rd defeat in their last 29 games with Sunday’s victory.
Shelby Miller and Jeremy Hellickson are slated to get the ball for the Diamondbacks and Phillies, respectively. Miller (1-6, 7.09 ERA) returns to the mound for the first time since May 24 after going on a rehab stint in the minor leagues, while Hellickson (4-5, 4.46) hasn’t won a game since May 24. Hellickson is 0-3 with a 5.23 ERA in his last five outings.
Afternoon baseball hasn’t been the Phillies’ forte of late. In Philadelphia’s last six afternoon games, they’re a brutal 0-6.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Philadelphia was a 104 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 9.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 7.3-0.6 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
The Philadelphia Phillies sport a record of 30-40 heading into this matchup, while the Arizona Diamondbacks sit at 32-39 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Arizona injuries news.
The Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks odds would favor the Diamondbacks if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Philadelphia is rated No. 30 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Arizona is at No. 12.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Philadelphia has baseball's No. 30-rated offensive output, at 7.3 hits per game. The Arizona Diamondbacks average 9.23 hits per game, good for No. 6 on the list.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Philadelphia has the No. 19-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Diamondbacks own the No. 21 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Arizona got the job done in their last match in a 5-1 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park behind starter A Bradley.
Next Betting Matchups
Arizona at Toronto, Tuesday, June 21st
Philadelphia at Minnesota, Tuesday, June 21st