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Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres
The Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Petco Park.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Zack Wheeler in this game. Wheeler has a 10-6 record and a 3.57 ERA this season.
Wheeler's opponent in this one will be Michael Wacha. The Padres right hander has a 2.85 ERA to go along with a 11-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -110-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total opened at 8.
Last time out for San Diego, they were a 8-0 winner as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Padres at -130 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 8-0 result against the Padres on September 05. Bettors who backed the Padres at -130 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 76-62 SU
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games
San Diego:
Team record: 66-74 SU
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Miami Friday, September 8
San Diego at Houston Friday, September 8