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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Tuesday October 18th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Phillies vs. Padres
The Phillies take on the Padres on Tuesday October 18th at Petco Park, San Diego. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (0-0) vs. San Diego Padres (0-0)
- Date: Tuesday October 18th, 2022
- Time: 8:03 ET
- Venue: Petco Park, San Diego
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Philadelphia Phillies - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Philadelphia Phillies travel to take on the San Diego Padres, they are coming off a surprising win over the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS. In their games on the road, Philadelphia has put together a record of 43-42. In their last game, the Phillies picked up an 8-3 win over Atlanta. Overall, the team has won over half of their 53 series played, going 26-22-5.
For Philadelphia, Zack Wheeler gets the start, currently holding a record of 12-7. Wheeler boasts an outstanding ERA of 2.82. Currently, opponents are batting just .221 against the right-hander. So far, Wheeler has given up just 13 home runs. Averaging just 0.76 allowed per 9 innings. Overall, he has notched 163 strikeouts on a strikeout percentage of 27.0%. Thus far, Zack Wheeler has averaged 2 walks per 9 innings.
On offense, Philadelphia will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 7th in runs scored, averaging 4.64 runs per game. When playing on the road, the team has a run differential of 10. The Phillies are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 7th at .253. Per game, the team is averaging 8.55 hits. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above-average rate, averaging 1.26 home runs per game (6th). To date, the team's barrel rate of 8.5% ranks near the top of the league. Philadelphia's strong OBP of .317 is 10th best in the league. On average, the team generates walks at a rate of 7.9%.
San Diego Padres - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the San Diego Padres host the Philadelphia Phillies, they are riding high after taking down the LA Dodgers in the NLDS. Through 83 home contests, the Padres come in with a mark of 46-37 at Petco Park. In their last game, San Diego picked up a 5-3 win over the Dodgers. For the year, the team has played a total of 53 series, going 28-18-7.
Starting for the Padres will be Yu Darvish, with an overall record of 16-8. In his 30 appearances, Darvish has an ERA of 3.10. Yu Darvish comes into the game with one of the lower WHIP's among starting pitchers (0.95). So far, Yu Darvish has a SLG% allowed of .331, including giving up 22 home runs. Overall, Darvish has notched 197 strikeouts on a K rate of 26.0%. Thus far, Yu Darvish has had problems with walks, averaging 1.71 BB/9.
San Diego's offense comes into this game averaging 4.36 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. In the team's last 3 contests, their run differential comes in at 5. The Padres' combined batting average currently sits at .241, placing them 15th in the league. On average, the team is coming up with 8.12 hits per game. The team's lineup is hitting home runs at a rate of .96 per game, good for 20th in the league. The team's current slugging percentage of .382 ranks near the league average. San Diego's strong OBP of .318 is the 8th best in the league. While their current wOBA of .308 is similar to the league average.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Phillies vs. Padres
Heading into today's matchup between Philadelphia and San Diego, the Padres are the betting favorite at -126 on the moneyline. San Diego's implied win probability sits at 55.75%. The MLB predictive model shows to today's best bet being the Phillies to pull off the upset. It is recommended to take Philadelphia on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Phillies Moneyline
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