The San Diego Padres (10-11) visit the Arizona Diamondbacks (11-9) for the 2nd of a 4-game series Friday. First pitch from Chase Field is at 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Padres lead 2-1
The Padres won their 2nd straight game Thursday, picking up a 7-5 victory in the series opener. OF Trent Grisham broke a 5-5 tie in the top of the 6th with a 2-run double to give the Padres the lead, and the bullpen threw 3 scoreless frames to finish the game.
The Diamondbacks lost for the 2nd straight game as RHP'Ryne Nelson'allowed 5 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks in 5 innings. LHP Kyle Nelson'gave up the 2-run double in the 6th to take the loss.