The Arizona Diamondbacks (2-2) visit the San Diego Padres (2-2) Monday with the 1st pitch at 9:40 p.m. ET at Petco Park. 'Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Padres won 2022 season series 14-5
The Diamondbacks split a 4-game series at the Los Angeles Dodgers to start the season, winning 2-1 on Sunday. A 2-out, 9th-inning bunt single by OF Jake McCarthy drove in the winning run. Starter Zach Davies'pitched 5 strong innings, allowing 1 ER, 4H, 2 BBs and 4 K’s.
The Padres split their opening series against the Colorado Rockies, winning the final 2 games. On Sunday, a 3-run HR by SS Xander Bogaerts'in the 2nd inning was enough offense in a 3-1 win. Starter Seth Lugo'went 7 innings and allowed only 1 run on 4 hits.