We had our first postseason walk-off last night in Arizona after Ketel Marte roped a single into center field, giving the Diamondbacks their first NLCS win since 2001. They will look to ride that momentum into Game 4 as they attempt to even the series and guarantee the series comes back to Philadelphia. There's plenty to take into account for tonight's game as the Phillies turn to left-hander Cristopher Sanchez, while the D-Backs g o the bullpen approach.
I have 3 bets lined up for tonight, and when parlayed they provide just over a 7/1 payout on FanDuel Sportsbook. Keep reading as I break down each individual leg of this +708 odds parlay.
Phillies F5 innings -0.5 (+108)
I was conflicted as to whether I would make a play on the Phillies full game ML (-130) or make a play on them to lead after the first 5 innings of this ballgame. Ultimately, my decision came down to the bullpen availability for each team, and the D-backs are in much better position in that department. Arizona should have nearly all of their relievers available today, whereas the Phillies will likely be without Jose Alvarado, who pitched 2.0 innings last night, and Craig Kimbrel, who threw 24 pitches and hasn't pitched on back-to-back days in nearly a month. Therefore I think the D-backs are in better shape to score some runs in the later innings than early.
In the early innings, the D-Backs will be going up against Cristopher Sanchez, who I've personally been high on this season. It may come as a surprise that the Phillies are opting for Sanchez over Taijuan Walker, but there's no denying Sanchez' consistency. Consistency is what every team wants from their starter in the postseason, and Sanchez registered a 3.44 ERA through 19 appearances and 18 starts this season. In 16 of those 18 starts, Sanchez allowed 3 earned runs or fewer, and he managed to provide at least 5.0 innings in 14 of those starts.