Phillies vs Diamondbacks Prediction & Best Bets (6/12)

Are the Arizona Diamondbacks a contender? That remains to be seen, but they are on fire right now, and the NL West leaders will look to pick up their sixth straight win tonight in the opener of their four-game series with the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.

Yesterday, the Diamondbacks (40-25, 20-14 home) scored four runs in the ninth to extend their win streak and break out the brooms over the Detroit Tigers.

Now, after wrapping up a perfect road trip, they are back home to take on the Phillies (32-33, 13-22 away), who have won seven of their last eight games to move within a game of .500.

Who will take the win tonight in Phoenix? Read on for our prediction and best bets for today’s Phillies vs Diamondbacks matchup.

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Before we offer up our picks for this matchup, let’s take a look at the odds, as well as tonight’s starting pitchers.

Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Odds

Moneyline

• Philadelphia Phillies -115
• Arizona Diamondbacks -105

Over/Under

• Over 10 (-110)
• Under 10 (-110)

Run Line

• Philadelphia Phillies +1.5 (-210)
• Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5 (+175)

Pitching Matchup for Phillies vs Diamondbacks

• Philadelphia Phillies: LHP Matt Strahm (17 appearances – 8 starts, 4-3, 3.61 ERA)
• Arizona Diamondbacks: LHP Tommy Henry (9 appearances – 8 starts, 3-1, 4.37 ERA)

Will Henry Handle the Phillies to Make It Six Straight for Arizona?

The Phillies are still playing catch-up in the NL East and NL wild-card standings, but they are on their best run of the season entering their season with the Diamondbacks.

Pitching has been the big reason for their hot streak. Over their last eight games, the Phillies have allowed three or fewer runs seven times, including yesterday’s 7-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, which clinched a series win.

Another strong night on the mound may be needed to extend their run to eight wins in nine games, as Henry has been strong at home this season.

In five appearances, four of which have been starts, Henry has allowed seven earned runs in 25.1 innings, for an ERA of 2.49. In his most recent home start, he tied a career high with seven innings pitched, and he allowed no runs, two hits, and two walks and struck out seven in a 6-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on May 31.

The Phillies are at their worst at the plate against lefties as well. For the season, they are hitting .262 against RHP, and in games started by RHP, they are hitting .264 and averaging 4.7 runs per game. But they are hitting just .244 against LHP, and in games started by LHP, they are hitting just .241 and averaging 3.4 runs per game.

Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction and Best Bets

Prediction for Phillies vs Diamondbacks: Diamondbacks to win

Best Bets for Phillies vs Diamondbacks: Diamondbacks ML

The Diamondbacks have been productive at the plate recently, scoring at least five runs in each of their last six games and tallying 39 runs in their five-game win streak.

However, I think their pitching will carry them to a sixth straight win tonight at Chase Field. Henry didn’t fare so well against the Washington Nationals this past Tuesday, allowing five runs in 4.1 innings, but I expect him to bounce back tonight and produce another strong outing at Chase Field.