Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The San Diego Padres will look to get a home series win against their division rival on Sunday afternoon. Can Dylan Cease and the Padres take down the Diamondbacks in this NL West rubber match? Matt McCuen analyzes this matchup of Diamondbacks vs. Padres.
Matt McCuen - July 7, 2024, 11:41 AM EDT
5 minArizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The San Diego Padres will host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon.
Today will be the final game of this NL West series.
San Diego won game one of the series in thrilling fashion.
Arizona answered back with an extra-innings win of their own on Saturday night.
DIAMONDBACKS VS. PADRES DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: July 7, 2024
- Start Time: 4:10 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS. SAN DIEGO PADRES PREDICTION
Every game is important for these teams as we approach the all-star break.
Arizona begins the contest with a record of 44-45.
The season has not gone in the direction the defending NL Champs had hoped.
One positive for the Snakes is that they are playing better baseball over the last month.
Arizona trails the final wild card spot by 2.5 games.
Second baseman Ketel Marte leads the team, batting .284.
Christian Walker leads the D Backs with 22 home runs and 64 runs batted in.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has added 90 hits, ranking second on the team.
Ryne Nelson will get the nod today. Nelson is 5-6 with a 5.42 ERA.
San Diego begins this contest with a 49-44 record.
The Friars must be happy with where they are as we approach the All-Star break.
San Diego currently holds the second spot in the NL wild card.
The Padres trail the first-place Dodgers by 7.5 games in the NL West.
This San Diego team represents a run differential of +31.
Jurickson Profar earned his first all-star appearance. Profar leads the team with a .314 batting average and 58 runs batted in.
Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the squad, launching 14 home runs.
Jake Cronenworth leads the Friars with 18 doubles.
Dylan Cease will get the rock today. Cease gets the rock. Cease is 7-7 with a 4.24 ERA.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres Betting Pick
Cease will dominate this D-backs lineup today.
Nelson has really struggled this season and has below-average numbers vs. this Padres lineup.
San Diego will continue their strong play with a home win today.
Pick: San Diego Padres -1 (-104) CLICK HERE TO SEE WHICH SPORTSBOOK HAS THE BEST ODDS
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS. SAN DIEGO PADRES SYSTEM PROJECTIONS - JULY 7TH
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