Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction 6/22/24
First pitch for Saturday’s matchup between the Diamondbacks and Phillies is set for 4:05 PM ET from Citizen Bank Park in Philadelphia. The Phillies are the heavy favorite on the money line (-241) and will be looking to end a two-game losing streak. The Diamondbacks are +199 on the money line, and they are 2nd in the NL West with a record of 38-38.
NSPPH will be televising Saturday’s game, and Zack Wheeler will be on the mound for the Phillies. The Diamondbacks are starting Tommy Henry, and the over/under line is currently at 9 runs.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: OVER 9 Runs
This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 4:05 ET on Saturday, June 22nd.
HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS PHILLIES:
- We have the Phillies winning by a score of 6 to 5
- However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Diamondbacks to cover
- As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Diamondbacks vs Phillies series. Arizona went into the matchup as +122 underdogs and squeaked out a 5-4 win. The Diamondbacks had a three-run 3rd inning and scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 8th. As for the Phillies, they scored two runs in the 7th and could only muster one run in the 9th.
Jordan Montgomery got the win for the Diamondbacks, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued three walks. As for the Phillies, Taijuan Walker had a rough outing, taking the loss after going just four innings and giving up four earned runs.
Trea Turner hit the game’s only home run while going 2/4 with three RBIs, but it came in a losing effort. Gabriel Moreno also had a two-hit game for the Diamondbacks and drove in two runs.
Diamondbacks Records & Stats
Arizona is currently at .500 with a record of 38-38, and they are eight games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Diamondbacks have won two straight games, and they are 7-3 over their last 10 games, which is the best mark in the NL West over that span. So far, they are 15-12 against other teams in the NL West.
At home, the Diamondbacks are 19-18 this season and 19-20 on the road. As the road underdog, the Diamondbacks have gone 15-15 this year, and they have won two straight as the road underdog. Arizona has an overall series record of 10-11-3 this year and have won three straight series.
When the Diamondbacks are on the road, they have been a solid bet against the run line, going 21-18. They have covered the run line in two straight games and in four straight as an underdog. Their average run differential on the road is +0.4 runs per game.
The Diamondbacks have seen the under hit in four straight games, and they have played to the under in 59.2% of their games this season. Their games have averaged 9.5 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 36-38. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, they are 6-10-1 on the season. Today’s over/under line is set at 9 runs, which is their average over/under line for the season.
Left-hander Tommy Henry is getting the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces the Phillies on the road. He has made six starts this year and has a record of 2-2 with a 6.23 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, opponents are batting .299 off Henry this year. In his 34 2/3 innings of work, Henry has allowed a total of seven home runs. Per nine innings, he is averaging 4.15 walks compared to 7.27 strikeouts. Henry’s last outing came out of the bullpen, where he gave up five earned runs in four innings of work. He finished with a no-decision in that outing.
Arizona’s offense has been one of the league’s best this season, averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 6th in the MLB. They are also among the league’s best in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. The Diamondbacks have been a good home team this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game.
Ketel Marte and Christian Walker have been the team’s top power threats this season, with Marte having 15 homers and Walker at 17. Walker has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/24 in his last five games, with two homers and four RBIs. Walker also comes into the game on a five-game hitting streak.
Phillies Records & Stats
With a record of 49-26, the Phillies lead the NL East by six games over the Braves. The Phillies have dropped two straight games, and this came after winning three in a row. In their 75 games, the Phillies have gone 12-6 in divisional matchups.
At home, the Phillies are 29-12 this season, and they have gone 20-14 on the road. The team has been really good in night games, going 34-12 this year. As the favorite, the Phillies have gone 43-20 and 6-6 as the underdog. Philadelphia has an overall series record of 15-7-4 this year.
At home, the Phillies have been a solid run line bet, going 21-20. They have a run differential of +1.7 runs per game at home, and their average run differential in wins is +3.7. They have been favored in 63 games and have gone 33-30 against the run line in those games. They have failed to cover the run line in their last three home games, and they have failed to cover the run line in three straight games overall.
The Philadelphia Phillies are playing host to the Arizona Diamondbacks today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs. The combined run average for Phillies games this season is 8.6, and their over/under record is 32-38. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, the Phillies have gone 1-3-1. So far this season, only 12.0% of Phillies games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, and the under has hit in their last three games.
Right-hander Zack Wheeler gets the start for the Phillies today as he faces the Diamondbacks at home. Wheeler has made 15 starts this season and has a record of 8-4 with a 2.84 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Wheeler has a WHIP of 1.01 and has turned in 11 quality starts. In his last outing, Wheeler took the loss, giving up eight earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won three straight starts. Wheeler’s ERA at home is 1.88 compared to 5.29 on the road.
Philadelphia comes into today’s game as one of the league’s best offensive teams, as they are 5th in runs per game (5) and are 5th in home runs. The Phillies are also near the top of the league in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Not only are they good at putting up runs, but they don’t strike out a ton and are 3rd in the league in walks.
Over his last six games, Kyle Schwarber has gone deep three times, while going 6/22 overall. Alec Bohm has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/25 in his last six games, including a home run. Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are both tied for the team lead in homers, with 17 apiece.