The Phillies are favored on the money line today, as they are at -114 compared to the Diamondbacks, who are at -106. This NL matchup is set for 9:40 PM ET from Chase Field in Phoenix. The Phillies are 68-46 and have won two straight, and they are 1st in the NL East. The Diamondbacks are 2nd in the NL West with a record of 63-52 and have won four straight.
Thursday’s over/under line is currently at 9.5 runs, and Kolby Allard will start for the Phillies, while the Diamondbacks are sending Jordan Montgomery to the mound.
Red-Hot Phillies Look to Extend Streak Against Braves with Schwarber and Bohm Leading the Charge
Philadelphia has won two straight games and is 68-46 overall, leading the NL East by 7.5 games over the Braves. The Phillies are 15-10 against other NL East teams and have an overall series record of 20-14-5. They are 38-21 at home and 30-25 on the road. The Phillies are 58-35 as the favorite and 10-11 as the underdog. In today’s game, they are the favorite, with the over/under line set at 9.5 runs. Their combined run average this season is 8.9 runs, and their overall over/under record is 53-56.
Philadelphia’s offense ranks 6th in runs per game at 4.9, and they are 5th in batting average at .256. Their on-base percentage of .327 is also 5th. Kyle Schwarber has been on a tear, hitting .480 with 5 home runs and 10 RBIs over his last 6 games. He’s on a 7-game hitting streak. Alec Bohm has hit safely in 9 straight games. The Phillies are facing Kolby Allard, who is making his 2nd start of the season. In his first start, he went 4 innings and gave up 3 runs on 6 hits.
Diamondbacks Surge: Arizona Eyes NL West Lead with Red-Hot Offense and Stellar Home Record
Arizona is 63-52 this season and three games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. They are 19-14 in divisional games and have won four straight games. The Diamondbacks are 31-25 at home and 32-27 on the road. They are 5-11 as the home underdog and 29-32 overall in that spot. Arizona is 34-20 as the favorite.
Arizona’s games have had a combined run average of 9.9 runs per game this season, and they have a 63-48 over/under record. Jordan Montgomery gets the start for the Diamondbacks today and is 7-5 with a 6.37 ERA. He has a 3.36 BB/9 figure and 5.91 strikeouts per nine innings. The Diamondbacks lead the league in runs per game at 5.2 and are 4th in batting average. Their top hitters have been Ketel Marte and Christian Walker, and Eugenio Suárez is hitting .351 with 4 home runs over his last 10 games.
Phillies to Edge Out Diamondbacks in High-Scoring Thriller: Bet on the Money Line and the Over!
Our prediction for today’s Phillies vs. Diamondbacks matchup is to take the Phillies on the money line, with the payout sitting at -114. We actually have the Phillies winning this one by a score of 6-5, meaning that there is also some value on the over, as the line is currently at 9.5 runs.
If you’re looking for a starting pitcher to target in the DFS, we have Kolby Allard finishing with four strikeouts, which is the fourth-lowest among starting pitchers today. As for Jordan Montgomery, he is projected to finish with five K’s, which has him ranked 12th.
