San Diego Padres (-103) at Arizona Diamondbacks (-103)

The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks -103


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Diamondbacks vs. Padres Betting Overview

In a battle between two teams out of the National League West, the San Diego Padres will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the final game of the series. The Padres come into the game with a 45-59 record, which is last in the division. They are currently 14.5 games behind first place San Francisco. San Diego has actually been better than on the road; they have won 25 games away from their home. Arizona has been competing in the NL West, and are in second place;  just three games behind the Giants. The Diamondbacks have won 29 of 52 games at home this season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News and Betting Tips for Thursday, July 28, 2011

Arizona picked up a win on Tuesday behind Joe Saunders, picking up his 7th win of the season. The Diamondbacks have seen their continued offensive side; which they have had for years. The biggest improvement for the Diamondbacks has been their pitching. Staff ace Ian Kennedy has 11 wins, and also an earned run average of just 3.22. The starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks in this game will be Daniel Hudson. The right hander is 10-6 on the season, and holds a 19-9 career record. Hudson lost to Colorado in his last outing on July 22nd.

San Diego Padres News and Betting Tips for Thursday, July 28, 2011

The San Diego Padres will counter with Mat Latos. Latos has struggled this season; with just a 5-10 record. Latos earned run average is at 4.05, and he has yet to win a game in the month of July. This will be his final chance, after picking up no decisions in his last two starts to San Francisco and Philadelphia. The Padres are one of the worst hitting teams in all of baseball. San Diego ranks 29th in both batting average (.234) and runs scored (360). San Diego’s top hitter has been Chase Headley, who is batting .301. Ryan Ludwick provides the power for the Padres, with 11 homeruns and 61 runs batted in.

Our Padres vs. Diamondbacks Pick and Predictions

In a very rare case, both teams come into this game with the exact same odds. Both the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres are listed at -103 for this game. If this was last year, the Padres would be the bet, because Latos was dominate. He has not been that great this season, and Arizona’s offense is pretty good. We are going to bet on the Arizona Diamondbacks -103 to beat the San Diego Padres in this game.


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In-depth Padres at Diamondbacks Betting Trends

Arizona:
  • Under is 9-1-1 in ARI last 11 Thu. games.
  • Under is 6-2 in ARI last 8 games as a favorite.
  • ARI are 10-3 in Hudsons last 13 starts.
San Diego:
  • SD are 2-12 in their last 14 games on grass.
  • SD are 4-10 in their last 14 games as an underdog.
  • SD are 4-10 in their last 14 Thu. games.
Head to Head:
  • ARI are 3-11 in the last 14 meetings in San Diego.
  • ARI are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.