San Diego Padres (55-60) vs Arizona Diamondbacks (57-58)
San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks 8/11/2023 – The Padres are aiming for a late-season surge in the wild-card hunt despite a challenging campaign. Amid the struggles, Blake Snell stands out, having thrown 124 innings, striking out 164 batters, and conceding just 38 runs. His dominance is reflected in his opponents’ struggle to make contact, evidenced by a .213 predicted opponent batting average, an impressive 31.3 strikeout percentage, and a projected 3.86 ERA. For insights and predictions, explore expert MLB picks to navigate the dynamic baseball landscape.
The Diamondbacks’ season got out of hand, but they still aim to make up ground in the National League standings. One of their greatest young pitchers, Ryne Nelson, had a difficult year, giving up 72 runs in 122 innings thrown. Furthermore, Nelson’s opponents are readily scoring runs against him thanks to their .473 projected opponent slugging percentage, 11.1 barrel percentage, and 5.04 expected ERA.
Padres vs. Diamondbacks Game Info
| When: | Friday, August 11, 2023 8:10 PM ET |
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| Where: | Chase Field, AZ |
| TV: | Bally Sports Arizona |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Blake Snell (8-8, 2.61 ERA) vs Ryne Nelson (6-6, 5.16 ERA)
Snell took over at the pitcher’s mound, but the lineup had trouble, scoring just 4.57 runs per game and 10 runs in the last four games combined. The rest of the lineup struggled, with the exception of Juan Soto, who is hitting .270/.413/.513 with 24 home runs and 205 total bases, and Ha-Seong Kim, who is hitting .288/.384/.451 with 15 home runs and 166 total bases. Opposition pitchers might limit the top-heavy lineup because just four active batters have an OPS+ over 100.
The Diamondbacks‘ batting order carried them all season long, averaging 4.66 runs per game, but recently it disintegrated, scoring just 15 runs in the last eight games. Ketel Marte is hitting .282/.358/.492 with 18 home runs and 204 total bases while batting .273/.353/.514, but the rest of the order had trouble. Due to the fact that just four batters have an OPS+ of above 110, the lineup might be restricted by the opposing pitcher.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: San Diego Padres -165, Total Odds: 9
The San Diego Padres are 6-1 SU in their last 7 matches when playing on the road against Arizona. The total went OVER in 5 of San Diego’s last 6 matches against an opponent in the National League. The San Diego Padres are 6-13 SU in their last 19 matches against an opponent in the National League West Division. The total went UNDER in 6 of Arizona’s last 6 matches against an opponent in the National League. The Arizona Diamondbacks are 0-5 SU in their last 5 matches against an opponent in the National League West Division.
San Diego Padres Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 4 of San Diego’s last 6 matches. The San Diego Padres are 1-5 SU in their last 6 matches. The San Diego Padres are 7-2 SU in their last 9 matches against Arizona. The total went UNDER in 5 of San Diego’s last 6 matches on the road.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
The total went UNDER in 11 of Arizona’s last 12 matches. The Arizona Diamondbacks are 0-8 SU in their last 8 matches. The total went OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 matches against San Diego. The total went UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 5 matches at home. The Arizona Diamondbacks are 1-6 SU in their last 7 matches when playing at home against San Diego.
San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks 8/11/2023 Betting Picks
This will be a fantastic contest between two teams anxious to end their losing streaks. The Diamondbacks want to perform better at home, but the Padres hope to dominate this game immediately. With Juan Soto, Ha-Seong Kim, and the rest of the lineup making contact and slamming pitches against the Diamondbacks’ pitching, the Padres should be able to score runs at will.
Blake Snell’s recent performance, marked by three starts allowing just four runs and delivering shutout innings, positions him as a key asset for the Padres. This sets the stage for them to likely control the Diamondbacks’ offense and set the tone for their bullpen to secure the lead. Anticipating a strong road showing, the Padres are poised to break their losing streak with a victory. For well-informed guidance, consider exploring free expert sports picks to enhance your understanding of the game’s dynamics and outcomes.
Free Pick and Prediction: San Diego Padres will win 7-2