After winning the series opener on Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies (37-34) are at the San Diego Padres (44-28) for Game 2 of their 4-game series. First pitch Friday is at 9:40 p.m. ET at Petco Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Phillies vs. Padres odds with MLB picks and predictions.
The season series is tied 2-2.
The Phillies took Thursday’s opener 6-2 to hand Phillies starter Joe Musgrove his 1st loss of the year. It was the Phillies’ 16th win in their last 21 games.
The Padres had a 3-game winning streak snapped. They are 7-4 in their last 11 games.
Phillies at Padres projected starters
RHP Aaron Nola vs. LHP MacKensie Gore
Nola (4-4, 3.11 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 0.87 WHIP, 1.1 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 89 2/3 IP.
- The Phillies have won Nola’s last 5 starts and after losing his previous 8.
- Has a 0.78 ERA in his last 3 outings, spanning 23 innings. In 2 of his last 3 starts, he pitched 8 scoreless innings.
Gore (4-3, 3.64 ERA) makes his 11th start in 12 appearances. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 54 1/3 IP.
- The rookie has been knocked around in his last 2 starts, allowing a combined 14 R on 14 H in 6 1/3 IP with 7 BB and 4 K.
- Has not allowed more than 2 runs in 8 of his 11 appearances.
Phillies at Padres odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:19 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Phillies -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Padres +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (+135) | Padres +1.5 (-170)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)
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Phillies at Padres picks and predictions
Prediction
Phillies 6, Padres 3
Money line
The Phillies continue their hot streak, having won 15 of their last 21 games. They are now 18-17 on the road and 8-3 in their last 11 road games.
The Padres are 20-14 at home. Gore was fantastic until his last 2 starts and had a 19.89 ERA in those 2 outings.
The Phillies have won Nola’s last 5 starts.
Take the PHILLIES (-130).
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Run line/Against the spread
The Phillies covered the spread to snap a 5-game streak of failing to do so. They are 35-36 ATS overall but 19-16 ATS on the road.
The Padres are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games, 39-33 ATS overall but 12-22 ATS at home. They are 2-4 ATS at home as underdogs.
Take the PHILLIES -1.5 (+135).
Over/Under
The Phillies have scored at least 5 runs in 12 of their last 21 games.
Twelve of the Padres’ last 19 games have had 8 or more more runs.
Eight of Nola’s 14 starts have had 8 or more runs.
Take OVER 7.5 (+100).
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