Philadelphia Phillies at Arizona Diamondbacks 8/7/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB:
Aug. 07, 2019
TV: FSAZ
Latest Odds : Arizona -145 Total 9.5
Really goes to show you how far the Phillies have fallen to see them at a +125 price against a mediocre team like the Arizona Diamondbacks. Phillies have a ton of competition in the national league east the Braves are very good and the Nationals and the Mets have top notch starting pitching.
Arizona really is going nowhere so this line is a head scratcher and normally if a line looks off I bet the other way but maybe on Wednesday I will be making and exception to my rule. Phillies start Jason Vargas a guy back a season ago I love to fade but he has not been the trash heap pitcher he was on 2018 and has been not such a bad bet in 2019.
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Jason Vargas comes in 6-5 with a 3.93 ERA with 86 strike outs and 40 walks really a contact pitcher so if he's off he is really gonna get blasted. First start with the Phillies was a solid start 6.1 innings pitched with just 5 hits given up in a game the Phillies ended up losing in 15 innings.
Zac Gallen the young stud from the Marlins gets the start here he is 1-3 but carries a low 2.72 ERA he had 43 strike outs and 18 walks really a similar style of pitching as Vargas as both pitch to contact. This is Zac's first start for the Marlins so I expect him to be pumped and ready to go.
Recent Betting Trends:
Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 8-0 in Phillies last 8 Wednesday games.
Free Betting Pick: Phillies +125
When it comes down to it Phillies lineup is really starting to gel and with all things being equal it is hard not to back the Phillies with this kind of plus money. Phillies look to get back to the top of the playoff hunt and to do that they must win these kind of games. Philadelphia wins this game 5-2.