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D-backs Need Win Over Padres to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line when the Padres and the Diamondbacks meet at Chase Field.

(Photo by Getty Images) Brandon Pfaadt

San Diego (93-68) at Arizona (88-73)

  • When: Sep 29 2024, 3:10 PM
  • Where: Chase Field, Phoenix
  • Where to watch: SDPA

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

San Diego Padres @ Arizona Diamondbacks
Moneyline

San Diego Padres   +152
Arizona Diamondbacks   -184

San Diego Padres @ Arizona Diamondbacks
Runline

San Diego Padres   1.5 (-135)
Arizona Diamondbacks   -1.5 (+115)

San Diego Padres @ Arizona Diamondbacks
Total

Over   8.5 (-120)
Under   8.5 (EVEN)

Probable Pitchers:
San Diego: Martín Pérez (5-5, 4.25)
Arizona: Brandon Pfaadt (10-10, 4.80)

Team Stats

Padres   Diamondbacks
93-68 Record 88-73
48-32 Away & Home 45-36
7-3 Last 10 5-5
W2 Streak L2

Game Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks, last year’s National League champions, are struggling at a critical time.

After a four-game winning streak that put them in a wild-card position, the Diamondbacks (88-73) now face a must-win scenario against the San Diego Padres in their regular-season finale. They’ve lost five of their last six games, including the first two against the Padres, which puts their postseason hopes on shaky ground.

A loss on Sunday could eliminate them, given the various playoff scenarios involving the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets competing for the final two wild-card spots. Conversely, a win could secure a postseason berth if both the Braves and Mets also lose.

Manager Torey Lovullo urged his players to return to their successful offensive strategies, emphasizing teamwork over individual heroics after Saturday’s disappointing performance, where the team managed only two hits.

On the other hand, the Padres (93-68) have already secured the fourth seed in the NL playoffs and will rest some starters to prepare for their upcoming wild-card series.

Veteran left-hander Martin Perez (5-5, 4.25 ERA) will take the mound for San Diego, while Arizona will rely on right-hander Brandon Pfaadt (10-10, 4.80 ERA), who needs to perform at his best to keep their playoff hopes alive. Lovullo hinted that ace Zac Gallen might also pitch in relief if necessary, underscoring the urgency of the situation.

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MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions

Final Score: San Diego 5-4
The Pick: San Diego +152 & Over 8½ (-120)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $462

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