Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon in the final game of a four-game set. Can Christopher Sanchez lead the Phillies to a series-tying win in this NL showdown? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Phillies vs. Diamondbacks.
Matt McCuen - August 11, 2024, 12:44 PM EDT
5 minPhiladelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Arizona Diamondbacks will host the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon.
Today will be the final game of this four-game NL series.
This series is a rematch of last year's NLCS, in which Arizona won seven games.
Phillies vs. Diamondbacks DATE, TIME AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: August 11, 2024
- Time: 4:10 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction
Once again, the Snakes control the series.
The D-Backs will win the series 3-1 with a win today.
Arizona has the best record in baseball since June 1st.
The hot run has improved the D Backs overall record to 65-53.
Arizona trails the first-place Dodgers by 3.5 games in the NL West while holding onto the second wildcard spot.
The D-Backs are 8-2 over their last 10 games.
Ketel Marte has been the star this season with 30 home runs and 81 runs batted in. Marte left last night's game with an injury.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been great for the Snakes with 14 long balls and 58 RBIs.
Joc Pederson has added 19 home runs and 52 runs batted in.
Merrill Kelly will get the nod tonight. Kelly is 2-0 with a 2.19 ERA.
The Phillies represent the NLS's best record (69-48).
Philly's last month has been underwhelming, but the bottom line is that they are in a great spot to end the year atop the league.
The Phillies' eight-game lead is the largest of any team in the MLB.
Philadelphia won their first series since the all-star break over the week vs the Dodgers.
They will attempt to salvage the series with a win today.
All-Star Alec Bohm leads the team, batting .298 with 78 runs knocked in.
Kyle Schwarber has blasted a team-high 27 home runs.
Bryce Harper has been great for the Phillies this season, with 26 home runs and 72 runs batted in.
All-Star Christopher Sanchez gets the start tonight. The southpaw is 8-7 with a 3.27 ERA.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick
The Phillies will find a way to salvage this series today.
Sanchez has thrown the wall with incredible command all year and will limit the Snakes today.
Kelly has not pitched since April, and I expect him to struggle today versus this Phillies lineup.
Pick: Philadelphia Phillies ML -120 CLICK HERE TO SEE WHICH SPORTSBOOK HAS THE BEST ODDS
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