Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks 6/15/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Philadelphia Phillies are on the road to invade Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, for the conclusion of a National League Inter-Division four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday evening.
Philadelphia split its last 68 games overall, improved to 19-11 when playing away from home following two straight road triumphs, and placed third in the NL East with 8 games behind the Atlanta Braves in first place.
The Phillies have compiled a total of 303 runs scored to date but have also given up 324, for a run differential of -21 over the course of the season.
The Philadelphia Phillies enter this final series match after winning the last two installments over the Diamondbacks, including the recent huge victory at 4-3 in the 10th frame of action.
Last night, Philadelphia took the lead at 3-0 after the 6th inning, but Arizona managed to even the score at 3-all with a three-run blast in the 8th inning, forcing the match to extend to the 10th, where the Phillies prevailed after scoring the winning base, resulting in a 4-3 road win.
Right fielder Nick Castellanos recorded a batting average of.316, 41 runs batted in, an on-base percentage of.361, and 83 hits in leading Philadelphia.
Left fielder Kyle Schwarber contributed a team-high 18 home runs while leading the Phillies this season. The Philadelphia Phillies posted a team batting average of.261 and a slugging percentage of.424 for the year.
On Thursday, the Philadelphia management will appoint right-hander Aaron Nola to take on the pitcher’s rubber to start the finale of a series facing Arizona.
Nola is 5-5 on the season with a 4.60 ERA, a solid 1.10 WHIP, and 84 strikeouts, conceding 74 hits, 23 free walks, and 14 home runs in 88.0 frames.
The Philadelphia Phillies are 8-2 SU in their last 10 outings, and the Phillies are 3-6 straight up in their last 9 matches played versus Arizona.
Philadelphia is 5-11 SU in their last 16 road games, while the totals went over in 5 of the Phillies’ last 5 contests when playing on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Philadelphia Phillies are 5-2 straight up in their last seven outings played versus a rival from the National League.
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Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Predictions 6/15/2023
The Arizona Diamondbacks will continue a homestand to bounce back from losing the last two home contests played with a victory in the closing game of a series facing the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.
Arizona dropped to 41-27 overall and 21-16 when playing at home after losing two consecutive home contests, but retained the lead in the NL West with 2.5 games ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers in second place.
The Diamondbacks posted a six-game winning streak, including game 1 of a four-game series, but failed to hold on after losing the next two rounds to the Phillies and snapped the winning streak.
Last night, Arizona finished seven shutout frames in game 3 but managed to tie the score at 3-all with a late three-run rally in the eighth, but failed to land another run, resulting in their one-run loss at 3-4.
Left fielder Corbin Carroll posted a batting average of.313 with 14 home runs, 71 hits, and an on-base percentage of 0.398, leading Arizona in those categories.
First baseman Christian Walker chipped in 39 runs batted in for the Diamondbacks this year. Arizona has a batting average of.264 and a slugging percentage of.440 for the season.
On Thursday, the Arizona Diamondbacks management will counter with right-hander Ryne Nelson to start the closing round of a series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Nelson posted a 3-3 record this year with an ERA of 4.95 and a WHIP of 1.46. He struck out 41 hitters in his starts, dropping 74 hits, 24 free bases, and 8 homers in 67.1 innings pitched.
The totals went over in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 contests, while the Diamondbacks are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games played.
The totals went over in seven of Arizona’s last nine outings against Philadelphia, while the Diamondbacks are 7-3 in their last 10 home matches.
The totals went over in five of Arizona’s last five contests when playing at home versus the Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks The MLB pick for this contest is Arizona +111. The Diamondbacks will even the series at 2-all with a victory on their home field on Thursday evening.
Arizona got the edge in this match-up after gaining a total of 77 home runs with a slugging percentage of.440, while Philadelphia has 72 home runs with a slugging percentage of.424.
The Diamondbacks are sending a better starter in Ryne Nelson, who allowed zero earned runs in a 5-0 shutout win over Detroit in his last start, while Aaron Nola of the Phillies gave up six earned runs in a 0-9 loss to LA last time out.
The prediction: The Arizona Diamondbacks will win 6-4.
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Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks 6/15/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 3:40 PM ET
Location: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
TV: ESPN+
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Arizona Diamondbacks +111
MLB Totals: 9.0