The Arizona Diamondbacks (45-46) and San Diego Padres (45-46) meet in one of two West Coast games wrapping up Wednesday’s MLB slate as the NL West rivals play the third game of their four-game series at Petco Park. The Los Angeles Dodgers are running away with the division, holding a comfortable 14-game lead over both clubs, but sole possession of second place is up for grabs Wednesday night as the Diamondbacks and Padres look to stay in the NL Wild Card race.
The Diamondbacks won the series opener 8-0 on Monday behind strong pitching from starter Brandon Pfaadt and relievers Ryan Thompson and Drey Jameson. Arizona jumped out to a 6-0 lead through the first three innings and got home runs from Max Kepler, Geraldo Perdomo, and Nolan Arenado in the game.
The Padres bounced back with a 4-1 victory Tuesday to even the series at one game apiece. All five runs were scored in the first inning, with Arizona taking a 1-0 lead before San Diego answered with four runs on an RBI single by Jackson Merrill and a three-run home run from Jake Cronenworth.
The Diamondbacks are set to send 24-year-old right-hander Jose Cabrera to the mound Wednesday night as he makes just the fourth start of his MLB career. The Padres will counter with veteran right-hander Michael King, who owns a solid 3.52 ERA this season.
Diamondbacks vs. Padres Current Odds
The Padres are listed as home favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook after Tuesday’s win and with what appears to be the pitching advantage Wednesday night:
Diamondbacks vs. Padres Predictions
Head over to Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook to get in on Wednesday night’s NL West showdown, and check out the Stats Hub for baseball betting insights, trends, and picks like the one below:
Padres vs. Diamondbacks Best Bet: Manny Machado Over 0.5 RBIs (+150)
Manny Machado hasn’t had the type of season baseball fans have come to expect from the superstar third baseman. The seven-time All-Star is batting just .188, but he’s still finding ways to produce with both home runs and RBIs.
Despite recording only 61 hits this season, Machado’s 51 RBIs are tied for the 11th-most in the National League entering Wednesday. He also had a three-RBI game against the Dodgers on July 5, highlighted by a three-run home run for his 18th homer of the season.
It hasn’t been his best year at the plate, but Machado continues to produce in key situations. Look for the veteran to take advantage of young right-hander Jose Cabrera, who has allowed seven runs, including three home runs, over his last two starts.
- Padres vs. Diamondbacks Player Prop Pick for July 8: Manny Machado Over 0.5 RBIs (+150)
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for ARI-SD
Ketel Marte is batting .304 in July and .317 since June 9, making his hits prop one of the most popular plays in player prop markets:
- Ketel Marte – To Record 1+ Hits
- Ketel Marte – Hits Over 0.5
- Manny Machado – Home Runs Over 0.5
- Ketel Marte – Home Runs Over 0.5
- Michael King – Strikeouts Over 4.5
Diamondbacks vs. Padres Game Info
- š Where: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
- š Date: Wednesday, July 8
- ā° First Pitch: 10:00 PM ET
- šŗš» TV/Streaming: ESPN
- ā¾ Probable Pitchers:
- Diamondbacks: Jose Cabrera
- Padres: Michael King
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