Philadelphia Phillies at San Diego Padres 10/18/22 - MLB Betting Picks and Odds
Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres
MLB: 8:03 PM
Oct. 18, 2022
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : SD -125 ; O/U 6.5
Game one of the National League Championship Series will take place Tuesday night in San Diego, CA as the San Diego Padres host the Philadelphia Phillies. The Philadelphia Phillies got to the National League Championship Series after beating the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves in three out of four games following an 8-3 when in game four of the series. Noah Syndegaard got the start for Philadelphia giving up one run on one hit across 3 innings of work leading to a no decision. The Philadelphia bullpen held true allowing only one run before Brad Hand came on to pitch one inning and gave up no runs on one hit to pick up the win.
Offensively Philadelphia hit the ball well with 13 hits and 37 at bats as a team including four hits with runners in scoring position. Brandon Marsh led the way for the Philadelphia offense with two hits and four at bats including a three run home run in the second inning. Bryce Harper and JT Realmuto chipped in driving in two runs each.
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The San Diego Padres continue a homestand this postseason running hot after winning three consecutive games to eliminate the Los Angeles Dodgers following a 5-3 win on Saturday. Joe Musgrove got the start for San Diego against Los Angeles giving up two runs on six hits across six innings leading to a no decision. The San Diego bullpen allowed one run on one hit before Tim Hill came on to record 2 outs to pick up the victory.
Offensively San Diego did just enough from the plate with nine hits in 33 at bats but four hits with runners in scoring position lead to 5 runs. Jake Cronenworth provided the biggest spark in the San Diego lineup with two hits and four at bats to drive in two of the five Padre runs.
Recent Betting Trends:
Phillies are 14-3 in their last 17 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games following an off day.
Padres are 18-3 in their last 21 games following an off day.
Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Free Betting Pick: San Diego Padres -125
Both teams come into the National League Championship Series running hot as each will look to get out to an early series lead. San Diego has all the momentum in this game as they will be in front of their home crowd riding their win streak. Take San Diego to do enough to open this series with a home win Tuesday night. Final Score Prediction, San Diego Padres win 5-2.