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Ahead of Monday, Arizona had won their last six overall and were a few wins above the .500 mark. Scroll down for all of the day's consenus plays, latest odds and game previews.
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More importantly, the Diamondbacks had Philadelphia's number, winning seven of the last ten meetings. The Diamondbacks were also 9-1 in the last 10 meetings in Philadelphia. Arizona came into Monday's game as a +125 underdog.
Overnight, Arizona was sitting at around the same number (+129).
Jon Duplantier was expected to start for the Diamondbacks. In two starts he has two no decisions. He is 1-0, 3.27 on the season.
Making his first major league start two weeks ago, Jon Duplantier gave up three runs over five innings, all three scored in the second inning. He followed last Wednesday by giving up three hits and two runs over five innings of work. He also had seven strikeouts and a single walk over 71 pitches. Overall, his performance Wednesday was solid despite the no decision.
Jake Arrieta (5-5, 4.29) is slated to start for Philly. He gave up seven hits and five runs in just 4 2/3 innings in Wednesday’s no-decision against the Padres. Prior to that poor showing, Arrieta surrendered five runs and 10 hits in five innings versus the Dodgers. He had a solid performance prior to that one with a win against Milwaukee.
We would be careful going against Arrieta Tuesday. The only time the Phillies have scored more than three runs and lost with Arrieta starting is when the bullpen gave up seven runs to the Nationals on May 4. Philadelphia has the 12th best bullpen.
Recent trends favor Arizona, but the ingredients are not here for a Diamondbacks win this day. We won't have a pick on the money line.
Prior to Monday, seven of the last ten meetings went UNDER the current total of 9.5 runs. This number was trending upwards, however, at Pinnacle, Heritage and 5Dimes from 9. The preference would be for the number to move back to 9 or towards 8.5 to make the UNDER more enticing.
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