Friday's game between the Arizona Diamondbacks (63-52) and Philadelphia Phillies (68-46) going head to head at Chase Field has a projected final score of 6-5 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Diamondbacks, so expect a tight matchup. The game will begin at 9:40 PM ET on August 9.
The Phillies will give the nod to Zack Wheeler (11-5, 2.77 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 12 on the season, and the Diamondbacks will turn to Ryne Nelson (8-6, 4.65 ERA).
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Phillies vs. Diamondbacks Game Info & Odds
- When: Friday, August 9, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch on TV: ARID
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Phillies vs. Diamondbacks Score Prediction
- Our pick for this matchup is Diamondbacks 6, Phillies 5.
Total Prediction for Phillies vs. Diamondbacks
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
Phillies Performance Insights
- In five games over the last 10 matchups when favored by sportsbooks, the Phillies have a record of 1-4.
- In its last 10 games with a total, Philadelphia and its opponents have combined to hit the over seven times.
- This season, the Phillies have won 53 out of the 86 games, or 61.6%, in which they've been favored.
- Philadelphia has a record of 34-15 in games when sportsbooks favor them by at least -159 on the moneyline.
- The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 61.4% chance of a victory for the Phillies.
- Philadelphia has scored 558 runs this season, which ranks seventh in MLB.
- The Phillies' 3.61 team ERA ranks second across all league pitching staffs.
Diamondbacks Performance Insights
- Over their last 10 contests, the Diamondbacks were named underdogs twice and split those games 1-1.
- In its last 10 matchups with a total posted by sportsbooks, Arizona and its opponents are 8-1-1 when it comes to hitting the over.
- The Diamondbacks have won in 24, or 44.4%, of the 54 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
- This season, Arizona has been victorious four times in 12 chances when named as an underdog of at least +135 or worse on the moneyline.
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Diamondbacks have a 42.6% chance of pulling out a win.
- Arizona scores the most runs in baseball (594 total, 5.2 per game).
- The Diamondbacks have pitched to a 4.50 ERA this season, which ranks 25th in baseball.
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Phillies Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 3 | @ Mariners | L 6-5 | Orion Kerkering vs Bryce Miller |
| August 4 | @ Mariners | W 6-0 | Zack Wheeler vs Logan Gilbert |
| August 5 | @ Dodgers | L 5-3 | Aaron Nola vs Tyler Glasnow |
| August 6 | @ Dodgers | W 6-2 | Cristopher Sanchez vs Clayton Kershaw |
| August 7 | @ Dodgers | W 9-4 | Tyler Phillips vs Gavin Stone |
| August 9 | @ Diamondbacks | - | Zack Wheeler vs Ryne Nelson |
| August 10 | @ Diamondbacks | - | Aaron Nola vs Zac Gallen |
| August 11 | @ Diamondbacks | - | Cristopher Sanchez vs Zac Gallen |
| August 13 | Marlins | - | Tyler Phillips vs Valente Bellozo |
| August 14 | Marlins | - | TBA vs Kyle Tyler |
| August 15 | Nationals | - | Zack Wheeler vs Mitchell Parker |
Diamondbacks Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 3 | @ Pirates | L 4-2 | Jordan Montgomery vs Mitch Keller |
| August 4 | @ Pirates | W 6-5 | Ryne Nelson vs Paul Skenes |
| August 5 | @ Guardians | W 7-6 | Zac Gallen vs Logan Allen |
| August 7 | @ Guardians | W 7-3 | Brandon Pfaadt vs Ben Lively |
| August 7 | @ Guardians | W 5-3 | Eduardo Rodríguez vs Carlos Carrasco |
| August 9 | Phillies | - | Ryne Nelson vs Zack Wheeler |
| August 10 | Phillies | - | Zac Gallen vs Aaron Nola |
| August 11 | Phillies | - | Zac Gallen vs Cristopher Sanchez |
| August 12 | Rockies | - | Brandon Pfaadt vs Ryan Feltner |
| August 13 | Rockies | - | Eduardo Rodríguez vs Austin Gomber |
| August 14 | Rockies | - | Jordan Montgomery vs TBA |
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