Match Analysis: San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-28
- Time: 7:10 PM UTC
- Location: PETCO Park, San Diego
Game Overview
The MLB matchup features the home San Diego Padres (89-72) against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks (80-81) at PETCO Park on September 28, 2025. The Padres are slight favorites based on moneyline odds and home advantage, with both teams showing competitive offensive and pitching stats. The starting pitchers are Brandon Pfaadt for Arizona (13-8, 5.00 ERA overall but 3.23 ERA against Padres) and JP Sears for San Diego (8-11, 5.12 ERA). Arizona is aiming to bounce back from a recent loss to the Padres and finish close to .500, while San Diego is looking to solidify its better seasonal record.
Key Factors to Consider
- San Diego Padres have a season record of 89-72, batting .252 with a 3.63 ERA pitching staff and 1.21 WHIP. Key hitters include Luis Arraez (181 hits) and Manny Machado plus Fernando Tatis Jr. (combined 325 hits). Arizona Diamondbacks are 80-81 on the season, batting .251 with a 4.45 ERA pitching staff and 1.31 WHIP. Their offense is led by Geraldo Perdomo (171 hits, 98 RBI) and Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte (281 combined hits, 155 RBI).
- Arizona's Brandon Pfaadt has performed better against San Diego historically, holding a 3-2 record with a 3.23 ERA and 45 strikeouts over his career versus Padres. JP Sears struggles against Arizona with a 0-1 record and 6.55 ERA. Recent results show Arizona lost to San Diego in the most recent meeting, impacting momentum.
- No specific injury reports are detailed in the available data for either team, implying both squads likely at full strength for this game.
- Game played at San Diego's PETCO Park, known for being a pitcher-friendly ballpark which could suppress scoring slightly. Weather or other external conditions not specified but assumed neutral given no alerts.
- Arizona Diamondbacks seek to avoid a losing season and finish close to .500 after an 80-81 run so far, providing motivation to upset the Padres. San Diego aims to continue their stronger season pace and justify status as home favorites.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Arizona Diamondbacks: +104, San Diego Padres: -126 | San Diego Padres | β β β ββ 65% |
| Spread | Arizona Diamondbacks: +1.5 -208, San Diego Padres: -1.5 168 | Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 | β β β ββ 60% |
| Over/under | Over: 8 -105, Under: 8 -115 | Under 8 runs | β β β ββ 58% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | San Diego Padres 9% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 8 8% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: San Diego Padres at 9% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 11.9% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
San Diego Padres win with a moderate confidence level due to better pitching stats, home advantage, and a stronger season record, despite Arizona's solid hitting and Pfaadt's good history against them.
Predicted Score: San Diego Padres 4 – Arizona Diamondbacks 2