Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick: Can Aaron Nola, Phillies Extend Series Lead?
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick: Can Aaron Nola, Phillies Extend Series Lead?
We are back with Game 2 of the National League Championship Series as the Philadelphia Phillies host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the penultimate series.
Both teams are trying to win four of the seven games to move on and punch their ticket to the last dance. Philly took game one easily yesterday as they led from the bottom of the first and never looked back.
Tonight, the Phillies will attempt to go to Arizona with a commanding 2-0 lead while the snakes desperately try to avoid going down 0-2.
Diamondbacks vs. Phillies Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: October 17, 2023
- Game Time: 8:07 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: TBS
Diamondbacks vs. Phillies Odds
- Spread: Diamondbacks +1 (-109), Phillies -1 (-112)
- Total Odds: Under 7.5 (-105), Over 7.5 (-103)
- Moneyline Odds: Diamondbacks (+145), Phillies (-160)
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies Prediction
Tonight we should have another strong duel on the mound as Aaron Nola and Merrill Kelly square off. Kelly is one of the best arms in the snakes rotation, and I am sure he is ready to empty the tank tonight in an effort to suppress these Philly bats, I just don't know if he can.
The entire lineup has continued to consistently produce so far in the postseason, and with the top four hitters causing the damage they are, keeping them off the board seems like a nearly impossible task.
On the flip side, playoff stud Aaron Nola has the ball and gets a squad tonight he has always thrown well against. In 72 at-bats against current Arizona hitters, Nola has struck out 18 while surrendering just two walks, and has held them to a .222/.252/.317 slash line.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies Pick
As I said last night, The Phillies are built for October. Philadelphia is a dominant home team that feeds off of the energy the Philly faithful bring to the stadium, especially in the playoffs.
They have the best record at home during the playoffs out of any team in the league. The lineup is lethal, the pitching staff is throwing incredibly well, and this team is firing on all cylinders. I am sold on Philly ball.
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