Phillies vs Padres Prediction and MLB Tips - 2 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 9:33PM | Published: Jun 30, 2025, 7:30PM
The Philadelphia Phillies will face the San Diego Padres in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, starting at 8:35am AEST.
The Phillies will send Cristopher Sánchez (6-2, 2.79 ERA) to the mound, while the Padres are going with Nick Pivetta (8-2, 3.36 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Phillies vs Padres game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Philadelphia vs San Diego MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Phillies a 60% chance of defeating the Padres at Citizens Bank Park.
Phillies vs Padres: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Citizens Bank Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Phillies $1.59, Padres $2.45
- Line: Phillies -1.5 ($2.29), Padres +1.5 ($1.65)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Phillies at $1.59 and the Padres at $2.45.
The Phillies are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Padres, with odds of $2.29 available at TAB.
For the underdog Padres (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.65.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Padres (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Phillies vs Padres: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: San Diego at $2.45 with TAB
- Line: Padres +1.5 at $1.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Phillies vs Padres predictions are based on world-class modelling and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Phillies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Padres to win is our preferred option due to the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Phillies vs Padres: Prediction
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Phillies vs Padres: Essential Details
The match-up between the Phillies and Padres at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to begin at 8:35am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs San Diego Padres
- Date: Wednesday 2 July 2025
- Time: 8:35am AEST
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Philadelphia vs San Diego predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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