The San Diego Padres (78-65) continue their road trip Thursday, kicking off a 4-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (67-75) for their final series against them this season. First pitch is 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Diamondbacks'odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Padres lead 11-4
The Padres are coming off a 2-game series they split on the road against the Seattle Mariners. They have lost 3 of the last 4 games and 6 of their last 10. They hold a 2-game lead for the final AL wild-card spot.
The Diamondbacks salvaged 1 game in a 3-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting a 5-3 walk-off win in 10 innings Wednesday night. They have just 2 wins in their last 8 games.