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Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres
The Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Padres will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Petco Park.
The Phillies will trot Kyle Gibson out to the mound in this one. Right hander Gibson has a 8-5 record and a 2.98 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Padres will be Craig Stammen. The right hander has a 3.16 ERA to go along with a 5-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Padres as -196-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
San Diego was a 4-3 winner in its last match on the road against the Phillies. They won as -160 favorites, while the total score of 7 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Philadelphia was a 4-3 loser in its last match on the road against the Padres. They lost as +140 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 62-61 SU
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
San Diego:
Team record: 68-57 SU
San Diego is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Tampa Bay Tuesday, August 24
San Diego home to Los Angeles Tuesday, August 24