Thursday's game between the Arizona Diamondbacks (63-52) and Philadelphia Phillies (68-46) matching up 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 8.
This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Kolby Allard to the mound, while Jordan Montgomery (7-5) will answer the bell for the Diamondbacks.
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Phillies vs. Diamondbacks Game Info & Odds
- When: Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch on TV: ARID
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Tickets:Get tickets for this game at StubHub
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Phillies vs. Diamondbacks Score Prediction
- Our prediction for this matchup is Diamondbacks 6, Phillies 5.
Total Prediction for Phillies vs. Diamondbacks
- Total Prediction: Over 9.5 runs
Phillies Performance Insights
- The Phillies have played as the favorite in five of their past 10 games and have won one of those contests.
- In its last 10 games with a total, Philadelphia and its opponents have combined to hit the over seven times.
- The Phillies have been favorites in 86 games this season and won 53 (61.6%) of those contests.
- Philadelphia has a record of 53-33 in games when bookmakers favor them by at least -115 on the moneyline.
- The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 53.5% chance of a victory for the Phillies.
- Philadelphia has scored the sixth-most runs in the majors this season with 558.
- The Phillies' 3.61 team ERA ranks third among all MLB pitching staffs.
Diamondbacks Performance Insights
- Over their last 10 contests, the Diamondbacks were named underdogs twice and split those games 1-1.
- In its previous 10 games with a total, Arizona and its opponents have combined to exceed the over/under on eight occasions.
- The Diamondbacks have been victorious in 24, or 44.4%, of the 54 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
- This year, Arizona has won 21 of 47 games when listed as at least -105 or worse on the moneyline.
- Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Diamondbacks have a 51.2% chance of pulling out a win.
- Arizona is the highest scoring team in MLB, averaging 5.2 runs per game (594 total).
- 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 8 | @ Diamondbacks | - | Kolby Allard vs Jordan Montgomery |
| 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 |
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 8 | Phillies | - | Jordan Montgomery vs Kolby Allard |
| 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 |
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