San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Diego Padres (18-18) close out their 3-game road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (14-20) Sunday. First pitch from Chase Field is at 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 2-0

The Padres are looking to complete the 3-game sweep. They have won 4 games in a row, They took the opener 7-1 Friday and then exploded Saturday for a 13-1 win, scoring 10 runs in the final 3 innings.

The Diamondbacks have lost 3 in a row and 7 of their last 9 games. They have scored only 2 runs in this series.

Padres at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Matt Waldron vs. RHP Ryne Nelson

Waldron (1-3, 4.35 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 31 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 5-2 home loss to Cincinnati Reds Monday
  • Has 6.14 ERA over last 3 starts

Nelson (1-2, 4.60 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP,  BB and 13 K in 15 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 0 K in 5-0 road loss to San Francisco Giants April 18
  • 1-2 with 6.04 ERA in 5 career starts vs. Padres

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Padres at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:50 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Padres -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Diamondbacks -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres +1.5 (-225) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Padres at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 5, Padres 4

Moneyline

The Diamondbacks have struggled, losing 7 of their last 9 games. They have been held to 3 or fewer runs in 7 of their last 9.

They have only been swept once this season.

The Padres have not completed a sweep of any series this season.

BET DIAMONDBACKS (-110).

Run line/Against the spread

While I like the Diamondbacks to avoid the sweep, their only 2 wins in the last 9 games were by 1 run. The +165 odds are nice, but I don’t trust them to do more than barely win.

PASS.

Over/Under

Nine of the Diamondbacks’ last 12 games have not reached 10 total runs.

No start by either pitcher has reached 10 total runs.

BET UNDER 9 (-115).

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San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Diego Padres (17-18) take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (14-19) for the 2nd game of their 3-game series in Phoenix. First pitch from Chase Field is at 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 1-0.

The Padres opened the series with a 7-1 win Friday behind back-to-back homers in the 4th inning. They held the Diamondbacks to only 3 hits for their 3rd consecutive win.

The Diamondbacks lost their 10th straight series opener and are 2-6 in their last 8 games.

Padres at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Michael King vs. RHP Brandon Pfaadt

Kings (2-3, 5.00 ERA) makes his 7th start and 8th appearance. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 5.3 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 through 36 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 6 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 8-6 home loss to Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday
  • Has allowed 4+ ER in 3 of 4 last starts, has 6.23 ERA in that span

Pfaadt (1-1, 4.63 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 through 35 IP.

  • Last start: No decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 11 K in 3-2 road win over Seattle on Sunday
  • Diamondbacks have only given him 3 runs of support in each of last 3 outings

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Padres at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:45 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Padres +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Diamondbacks -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres +1.5 (-190) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Padres at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 5, Padres 4

Moneyline

The Diamondbacks are 8-2 in the 2nd game of their series this season and a perfect 5-0 at home in the 2nd game of a series.

The Padres, who have won 3 in a row, have not had a winning streak longer than 3 games so far.

Pfaadt has pitched well and is coming off a career-high 11 Ks, while King has been struggling.

BET DIAMONDBACKS (-125). 

Run line/Against the spread

The only 2 wins the Diamondbacks have had in their last 8 games were both by one run. However, 11 of their 14 wins are by multiple runs.

That said, they haven’t scored more than 4 runs in their last 8 games, so I’m expecting a tight game.

PASS. 

Over/Under

This is tough. Pfaadt’s last 3 starts, and 4 of 6 overall, have had no more than 8 total runs. Seven of their last 8 and 9 of their last 11 games have not reached 9 total runs.

But for the Padres, King’s last 2 starts and 4 of 6 this season have had 9 or more total runs.

BET OVER 8.5 (-120).

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San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Diego Padres (16-18) kick off a 3-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (14-18) Friday night. First pitch from Chase Field is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2024; Diamondbacks won 7-6 in 2023

The Padres snapped a 5-game losing streak by winning the final 2 games of their series against the Cincinnati Reds in San Diego. They last played Wednesday, beating the Reds 6-2.

The Diamondbacks have lost their last 3 series and 5 of their last 7 games. They were shut out by the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-0 at home Wednesday.

Padres at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Dylan Cease vs. RHP Slade Cecconi

Cease (3-2, 2.78 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 0.87 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 35 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 5-1 home loss to Philadelphia Phillies Saturday
  • Was 3-0 with 0.94 ERA in previous 3 starts

Cecconi (1-1, 2.25 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 0.50 WHIP, 1 BB and 11 K in 12 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 3-1 road loss to Seattle Mariners Saturday
  • Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 5 of 6 career starts

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Padres at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:19 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Padres -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Diamondbacks -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (+150) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Padres at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 7, Diamondbacks 3

Moneyline

The Diamondbacks have scored 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 7 games.

They have lost the 1st game of their last 9 series and are 1-9 in series openers this season.

The Padres (-110) are 8-6 on the road.

However, while -110 odds are reasonable for betting the Padres for a straight-up win, the nice plus odds on the run line and numbers behind the Padres’ wins and Diamondbacks’ losses make that a better bet.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Padres have won by 2 or more runs in 13 of their 16 wins this season.

Twelve of the Diamondbacks’ last 13 losses have been by 2 or more runs.

Since you can feel confident in a San Diego victory straight up, you should also love the odds of it covering the run line.

BET PADRES -1.5 (+155).

Over/Under

Six of the last 7 and 8 of the last 10 games for Arizona have not reached 9 total runs. Eight of their last 10 losses have had 8 or fewer runs.

However, while 3 of the Padres’ last 4 wins have not reached 9 total runs, 11 of their 16 wins this season have.

BET OVER 9 (+100).

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San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Diego Padres (56-61) close out their 5-game road trip on Sunday with the last of a 3-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (58-59). First pitch from Chase Field is at 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 5-3

The Padres won the opener on Friday 10-5, but were shut out Saturday 3-0 for their 5th loss in 6 games.

The Diamondbacks got 6 scoreless innings from RHP Zac Gallen and 3 innings of scoreless relief in Saturday’s win, snapping a 9-game losing streak. They are 6-20 since the Al-Star break.

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Padres at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Seth Lugo vs. RHP Brandon Pfaadt

Lugo (4-6, 4.19 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 92 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 1/3 IP. 8 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 13-7 home loss to Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday
  • Padres have lost his last 3 starts and 4 of his last 5

Pfaadt (0-6, 7.16 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 49 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 5-4 home loss to Dodgers on Tuesday
  • D-backs are 1-5 in his last 6 starts

Padres at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Padres -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (+120) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Padres at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 4, Padres 3

Moneyline

Both teams have been struggling.

The Padres are 26-33 on the road and 1-3 on their current road trip. They have lost 5 of their last 6 games and are 1-4 in Lugo’s last 5 starts.

The Diamondbacks have only 6 wins since the All-Star break and have lost 9 of their last 10 games. They are 1-5 in Pfaadt’s last 6 outings. They have lost their last 6 Sunday games.

But Pfaadt has been better. He has lowered his ERA from 9.82 to 7.16 over his last 4 starts.

BET DIAMONDBACKS (+115)

Run line/Against the spread

The Diamondbacks are 4-4 ATS in their last 8 games. They have covered the spread in Pfaadt’s last 3 outings. The Padres are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games. They are 57-60 ATS overall and 0-4 ATS in Lugo’s last 4 outings.

Because we like the Diamondbacks to win outright, the plus odds on the moneyline give you a better value there, but if you aren’t as confident in Arizona winning outright, you can feel pretty good about a cover without bad odds. It wouldn’t hurt to sprinkle a little on DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-145).

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Over/Under

Only 1 of Lugo’s last 4 starts had more than 9 total runs.

Only 1 of Pfaadt’s 10 starts (his debut) has had a total of 10 or more.

Twelve of the Diamondbacks’ last 14 games have not reached 10 runs.

BET UNDER 9 (-110).

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San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks Team odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Diego Padres (11-12) close out their 4-game road trip against the Arizona Diamondbacks (12-10) on Sunday, seeking to pick up a series win. First pitch is 4:10 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 3-2

The Padres won Saturday night 5-3 and have won 2 of the 1st 3 games of this series. Trailing 3-2 in the 6th, they loaded the bases against RHP Merrill Kelly with nobody out. LHP Kyle Nelson relieved Kelly and struck out 2, but 3B Ha-Seong Kim hit a 2-run single to give the Padres the lead.

The Diamondbacks have lost 3 of their last 4. Losing on Sunday would give them their 1st home series loss of the season.

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Padres at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Yu Darvish vs. RHP Drey Jameson

Darvish (0-2, 3.44 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 7 BB and 20 K in 18 1/3 IP.

  • Allowed 1 ER and 3 H and 4 BB with 3 Ks in 5 IP against Diamondbacks on April 4 in a no-decision in a 8-6 loss
  • Allowed 1 ER in 2 of 3 starts this season

Jameson (2-0, 2.25 ERA) makes his 3rd start in 6 appearances. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 9 BB and 15 K in 16 IP.

  • Has not pitched longer than 4 innings in either start this season
  • D-backs 2-0 in his 2 starts, but he did not had a decision in either game

Padres at Diamondbacks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Padres -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (+110) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Padres a Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 5, Padres 2

Moneyline

The Padres have scored more than 2 runs only 3 times in their last 9 games. Since April 10, they have not had consecutive games of more than 2 runs scored.

The Diamondbacks have not lost a game in which Jameson has pitched. And they have not lost a home series yet this season.

BET DIAMONDBACKS (+120).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS

Expecting an Arizona win, the better bet is the moneyline with positive odds. They are 14-8 ATS this season. The Padres are 11-12 ATS so far.

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Over/Under

Two of the 5 games between thees teams have had more than 9 runs. Two have had exactly 9. Only 1 of the Padres’ last 7 games has had 10 or more runs.

BET UNDER 9 (-110).

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San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The San Diego Padres (78-66) continue their road series Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks (68-75) with the second game of their 4-game series. First pitch is 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Padres vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Padres lead 11-5

The Padres were shut out 4-0 in the series opener Thursday for their 4th loss in their last 5 games. They maintain a 1 1/2 game lead for the final wild-card spot in the National League.

The Diamondbacks won their second straight game behind rookie RHP Drey Jameson, who pitched 7 scoreless innings in his major league debut.

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Padres at Diamondbacks projected starters

LHP Blake Snell vs. LHP Madison Bumgarner

Snell (6-9, 4.02 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 12.1 K/9 through 103 IP.

  • The Padres are 6-14 in his starts
  • Arizona beat him 5-0 in his start against them Sept. 5 but he allowed only 1 run on 4 hits and 1 walk with 10 strikeouts over 6 innings

Bumgarner (6-14, 4.88 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.48 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 through 147 2/3 IP.

  • Has allowed 4 or more runs in 7 of his last 8 outings
  • Is 0-3 with a 5.29 ERA across 4 starts vs. the Padres in 2022

Padres at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:18 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Padres -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (-110) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Padres at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 5, Diamondbacks 2

Money line

The Diamondbacks have lost 6 of Bumgarner’s last 8 starts and he has struggled against the Padres, posting an ERA of 5.29 against them this season.

The Padres have lost 4 of Snell’s last 5 turns. However, he pitched very well the last time he faced the Diamondbacks and just got no offensive support.

The Diamondbacks have not won more than one game in any series against the Padres, so predicting a second consecutive win for them in this series seems unlikely.

With the price of the money line, PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Padres are 39-36 ATS on the road this season. Eight of their 11 wins over the Diamondbacks have been by at least 2 runs.

Eleven of the Diamondbacks’ last 12 losses have been by 2 or more runs.

Take the PADRES -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Five of Bumgarner’s last 7 starts have had totals of 9 or more runs, but 3 of his 4 starts against the Padres have had 8 or fewer runs.

Eleven of the 16 games between the two teams this season have had 8 or fewer runs.

Five of the last 6 games for Arizona have had 8 or fewer runs.

Take UNDER 8.5 (-125).

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San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The San Diego Padres (78-65) continue their road trip Thursday, kicking off a 4-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (67-75) for their final series against them this season. First pitch is 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Padres vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Padres lead 11-4

The Padres are coming off a 2-game series they split on the road against the Seattle Mariners. They have lost 3 of the last 4 games and 6 of their last 10. They hold a 2-game lead for the final AL wild-card spot.

The Diamondbacks salvaged 1 game in a 3-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting a 5-3 walk-off win in 10 innings Wednesday night. They have just 2 wins in their last 8 games.

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Padres at Diamondbacks projected starters

LHP Sean Manaea vs. RHP Drey Jameson

Manaea  (7-8, 5.23 ERA) makes his 26th start in 27 appearances. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 139 1/3 IP.

  • Made a 1-inning appearance in relief 5 days ago, but in 2 previous starts has allowed 14 runs in 8 1/3 innings
  • Is 2-0 with 2.88 ERA in 4 starts against Arizona

Jameson is making his major league debut. He was the Diamondbacks’ 1st-round selection in the 2019 draft.

Playing in both Double-A and Triple-A, he was 7-13 with a 6.31 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9, 9.0 K/9 in 132 2/3 IP.

Padres at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:39 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Padres -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (-105) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)

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Padres at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 5, Diamondbacks 3

Money line

The Diamondbacks simply struggle against the Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. They have not won more than 1 game in any series against the Padres. Now they go up Manaea, who has pitched well against them in 4 outings. The Padres are 3-1 against Arizona when Manaea is on the mound.

It will be Jameson’s MLB debut, so there is no way to know what to expect from the young pitching prospect.

Take the PADRES (-170).

Run line/Against the spread

The Padres are 39-35 ATS on the road this season. Of their 11 wins over the Diamondbacks, 8 have been by at least 2 runs.

Eleven of the Diamondbacks’ last 12 losses have been by 2 or more runs.

Take the PADRES -1.5 (-105).

Over/Under

Thus far, 10 of the 15 games between the 2 teams have had 8 or fewer runs.

Four of the last 5 games and 8 of the last 13 for the Diamondbacks have had totals of 8 or fewer runs.

Take UNDER 8.5 (+110).

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