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Get ready for an exciting divisional series between the Padres vs Diamondbacks starting this Thursday! These two teams have had vastly different performances in the early weeks of the competition, and this four-game series is sure to be a thriller.
In their first series of the year, which consisted of only two games, each team took home a victory with their offenses being the main stars in both games, combining for 9 and 14 runs, respectively.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for the Braves vs Padres MLB Regular Season Game on April 18, 2023
- Where: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
- When: Thursday, April 20, 2023, 9:40 PM E.T.
Betting on the San Diego Padres
- 2023 season record: 9-11
After playing seven consecutive home games, the San Diego Padres are hitting the road hoping to turn their disappointing season around. They’re looking to string together some wins after avoiding a sweep in their last series with a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves yesterday.
That scoreline perfectly reflects the Padres’ offensive struggles this season. They’ve only scored two runs in their last four games and are currently the fifth-worst team in the league in terms of offense, with an average of 3.68 runs per game and a collective batting average of .223.
Their pitching hasn’t been much better, with their starting rotation posting a 4.17 ERA. Michael Wacha will be the starting pitcher for the Padres in this game, hoping to bounce back after allowing 7 runs in 4.1 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers in his last outing.
Starting pitcher: Michael Wacha (2-1, 6.06 EFE).
Betting on the Arizona Diamondbacks
- 2023 season record: 11-8
The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a very different season compared to their opponents, currently leading the National League West Division with a surprisingly positive record. Even after being crushed 5-14 by the St. Louis Cardinals in their last game, they remain the only team in the division with a positive record.
Although they’ve had some struggles on the mound, the D-backs have made up for it with their hitting, averaging 5.07 runs scored and a .261 AVG in their last ten games. They even managed to score a total of 12 runs in the two games they played against the Padres earlier this season.
Right-handed pitcher Ryne Nelson will be looking to put on a good performance for the Diamondbacks in this game, as he heads into this game with a 3.71 ERA. He limited the Miami Marlins to just 5 hits and 1 run during 6.0 innings in his last start, and he’ll be hoping to replicate that success against the Padres.
Starting pitcher: Ryne Nelson (1-0, 3.71 EFE).
JefeBet Prediction
Wacha’s performance in the early weeks of the competition has been quite disappointing, and it’s unlikely to improve much in this game, as he’ll be facing a tough local offense that has been on fire in recent days.
Furthermore, he may not get much support from his own offense, which has been a total letdown so far. This will give Ryne another chance to shine, as he’s been on an impressive upward trend lately.
The D-backs have only lost two out of the seven home games they’ve played this season, so considering the current form of both teams, we expect Arizona to stay strong at home and secure the victory.
Prediction: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline (SD 4-7 ARI).
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