The San Diego Padres (69-62) and Arizona Diamondbacks (44-88) play the opener of a three-game set Monday at Chase Field. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Padres vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Padres RHP Chris Paddack (7-6, 5.13 ERA) makes his 20th start and 21st appearance. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 8.7 K/9 and 1.9 BB/9 through 93 IP.
- Enters on a three-game win streak, allowing seven runs, 17 hits and two walks with nine strikeouts across the past 16 IP.
- Is 0-2 with a 7.71 ERA and .340 opponent batting average with 10 runs and 18 hits allowed across 11 2/3 IP in two starts vs. ARI this season.
Diamondbacks LHP Tyler Gilbert (1-1, 2.38 ERA) makes his 4th start and 7th appearance. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 and 3.6 BB/9 through 22 2/3 IP.
- Debuted for the Diamondbacks Aug. 3, working in relief three times before making his first start Aug. 14 vs. SD.
- His first major league start against the Padres Aug. 14 was a no-hitter. He was the third pitcher since 1892 to toss a no-no in his first-ever start.
Padres at Diamondbacks odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Padres -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
- Against the spread/ATS: Padres -1.5 (-112) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-108)
- Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)
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Prediction
Diamondbacks 4, Padres 3
Money line (ML)
The DIAMONDBACKS (+145) are worth a roll of the dice with Gilbert on the bump. He had a stunning and historic no-hitter against the Padres (-180) last time he faced them, and he hasn’t allowed a run in 11 IP in two appearances vs. SD this season.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-108) aren’t terribly expensive if you’re not quite feeling them straight up but want a little insurance on the home side. Gilbert has been outstanding against the Padres, so take a chance on him to keep up the good work.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 9.5 (-120) is the way to go. The Under is 5-0-1 across the past six for San Diego vs. NL West foes, while going 4-0 in the past four series openers, too. The Under is also 4-1 in their past five against a left-handed starting pitcher.
The Under is 4-1-1 in the past six for the Diamondbacks at home, while going 4-1-1 in the past six against teams with a winning overall record.
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