Phillies vs Diamondbacks Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 October 2023
Last updated: Oct 17, 2023, 12:09AM | Published: Oct 16, 2023, 5:50AM
The Philadelphia Phillies face the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, starting at 11:07am AEDT.
The Phillies will send Zack Wheeler (1-0, 2.08 ERA) to the mound, while the Diamondbacks will counter with Zac Gallen (2-0, 3.18 ERA).
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Phillies vs Diamondbacks, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Phillies vs Diamondbacks
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Tuesday's Philadelphia-Arizona MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Phillies a 59% chance of beating the Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park.
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Phillies vs Diamondbacks: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at Citizens Bank Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Phillies $1.59, Diamondbacks $2.40
- Line: Phillies -1.5 ($2.25), Diamondbacks +1.5 ($1.69)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $2.00, Under $1.83
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Phillies at $1.59 and the Diamondbacks at $2.40.
The Phillies are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Diamondbacks, with odds of $2.25 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Diamondbacks (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.69.
The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 7.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.83.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Diamondbacks (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the line, while the 7.5-run Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Phillies vs Diamondbacks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Arizona at $2.40 with PointsBet
- Line: Diamondbacks +1.5 at $1.69 with PointsBet (60% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $2.00 with PointsBet (50% probability)
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While the Phillies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Diamondbacks to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Phillies vs Diamondbacks: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Philadelphia vs Arizona on Tuesday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
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Phillies vs Diamondbacks: Preview
The match-up between the Phillies and Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to commence at 11:07am AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Date: Tuesday 17 October 2023
- Time: 11:07am AEDT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Philadelphia vs Arizona are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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