Match Analysis: San Diego Padres vs Philadelphia Phillies – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-07-12
- Time: 11:36 PM UTC
- Location: PETCO Park, San Diego, California
Game Overview
The Philadelphia Phillies (54-40) visit the San Diego Padres (51-43) at PETCO Park. The Phillies enter as slight favorites on the moneyline driven by strong starting pitching and balanced offense, while the Padres hold a better home record. Both teams have comparable recent form, making this a competitive matchup.
Key Factors to Consider
- Phillies have a superior record on the road (54-40 overall) versus Padres' 30-17 home record. Phillies rank higher in batting average and on-base percentage and have a lower team ERA (starter Zack Wheeler 2.17 ERA vs Padres' Yu Darvish 4.91 ERA). Both teams have similar recent form with Phillies on a 5-5 last 10 games and Padres 6-4.
- Recent head-to-head stats show the Phillies with an edge in run differential and pitching matchups, including Zack Wheeler's strong performance against the Padres.
- Phillies are missing Andrew Nola (ankle, IL60), Padres missing Michael King (shoulder, IL60). Phillies' starting rotation remains largely intact which is critical for this matchup.
- Game played at Padres' home park PETCO, which usually favors pitchers due to park factors. Weather and other environmental conditions are not expected to impact the game significantly.
- Phillies are competing for playoff positioning in a tight NL East race, providing high motivation. Padres are also fighting for postseason spot but have a less consistent recent streak.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | PHI -162 / SD +136 | Philadelphia Phillies | ★★★★☆ 75% |
Spread | PHI -1.5 +112 / SD +1.5 -134 | Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 | ★★★★☆ 70% |
Over/under | Over 7.5 -110 / Under 7.5 -110 | Over 7.5 | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Philadelphia Phillies -6% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 7.5 15% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 7.5 at 15% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Philadelphia Phillies to win outright on the moneyline, covering the run line with runs over 7.5 total in the game.
Predicted Score: Phillies 5, Padres 3