Phillies Struggling, Padres Soaring
The Philadelphia Phillies haven’t had much luck lately. They’ve lost three in a row while giving up a combined 20 runs in those outings. Their pitching and defense haven’t been there whatsoever.
As for the San Diego Padres, they are on a three-game winning streak, cashing on the MLB odds against the Arizona Diamondbacks each time.
This marks the third straight series that they the Padres either swept or got swept. They beat the Chicago Cubs four straight times before losing to the Colorado Rockies three straight times.
The Padres seem to be fairly streaky versus the MLB betting odds, but can they stay on track against Philly?
Let’s check the latest MLB picks, stats, injury reports, and MLB odds for Phillies vs Padres. We’ve plenty of MLB predictions.
Phillies Rely on Power
Philadelphia Phillies have been strong at the plate this season, which is why they are currently tied for the fourth-most home runs in the league with 88. They’re not far off from third, which is a tie between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Houston Astros at 90.
The Phillies don’t want to rely too heavily on their bats, though, which is why Ranger Suarez needs to deliver on the mound. Suarez is 5-4 with a below-average 4.43 ERA.
It’s been a tale of two halves for Suarez as his road stats are excellent. He’s compiled a 4-1 record and an improved 3.86 ERA while traveling.
Those numbers fall down to a 1-3 record with a 5.10 ERA at home. Philadelphia is hoping the 4-1 side of him comes out here. Keep those splits in mind if you BetOnline.
Padres Rolling With Star Pitcher
The San Diego Padres will be sending Joe Musgrove to the mound and he’s been phenomenal. Musgrove is a flawless 8-0 behind the second-best ERA of a pitcher in the league at 1.59.
He’s struck out the 20th-most batters with 81 and his WHIP is sixth-best at 0.92. Everywhere you look, Musgrove is near the top of the rankings for the pitcher position.
Just to make matters worse for the Phillies, Musgrove shines in the area in which they excel. Philadelphia relies on power, but Musgrove has allowed just five total jacks in 79.0 innings.
As long as he keeps them in the park, the Padres should have a good shot to win.
Phillies vs Padres Head-to-Head
The Padres have won two out of the three matchups against the Phillies this season.
Phillies vs Padres Game Information
- Game: Phillies (36-34) vs Padres (44-27)
- Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
- Day/Time: Thursday, 9:40 p.m. ET
- Phillies vs Padres Live Stream: MLB.tv
Phillies vs Padres Betting Lines
| Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total | Team Total |
| Philadelphia Phillies R. Suarez -L |
+1½ -165 | +133 | 7 -120o | 3½ +105o / 3½ -135u |
| San Diego Padres J. Musgrove -R |
-1½ +145 | -148 | 7 Evu | 3½ -125o / 3½ -105u |
Phillies vs Padres Prediction
San Diego is listed as the favorite in the sportsbook and for good reason. Musgrove is one of the best pitchers that you can have on your team right now.
This alone puts the Padres in a stellar position to win this game. Add in the fact that Philadelphia has allowed 20 runs over their last three games and is slumping.
The Padres have an opportunity to dominate both sides of this game and keep their winning streak going. It’s hard not to like the Padres chances here.
