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Written by Scott Burgess
Thursday, 23 July 2009
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The Philadelphia Phillies couldn’t get their 11th straight win yesterday, but they’ll look to rebound tonight, Thursday July 23, as they host the San Diego Padres. The Phillies have won four straight, four of six, this season. MLB oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have thePhillies as – 300 moneyline favs over the Padres (+240) with the over/under set at 8.5 runs . Be sure to get your MLB Pick: Phillies vs Padres Odds & Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com

The Padres (37-58) have dropped four straight and have lost eight of ten. During their last seven game road trip they went 1-6 and were outscored 24-39. They are 13-32 on the road where they average 3.96 runs for and 5.84 runs against. The Padres are ranked 30 in hitting with a batting average of .231. They are averaging 3.6 runs per game this season with OPS of .674. The Padres call righty Kevin Correia (6-7, 4.34 ERA) to the mound as he hopes his teammates can provide some offense. Correia is coming off his team-leading 11th quality start. He allowed one run on three hits over six innings in the Padres' 3-1 win over the Rockies. He walked four and struck out two. He has allowed three or fewer runs in 15 of his 19 starts this season. Correia lost to the Phillies, 5-3, back on June 1 when he gave up a season-high 10 hits in 4 1/3 innings.

The Phillies (53-39) lost to the Cubs 5-10 at home breaking their ten game win streak. They are 11-2 in their last 13 home games; are 24-24 at home where they average 5.19 runs for and 4.96 runs against. The Phillies are ranked 15 in hitting with a batting average of .260. They are averaging 5.4 runs per game this season with OPS of .791. The Phillies use left hander Cole Hamels (5-5, 4.72 ERA) who won his last start 22-1 over Cincinnati after tossing seven innings, allowing one homer, three hits, one run and striking out two. In six career starts against the Padres, the San Diego native is 2-1 with a 3.25 ERA.

Recent Trends to Consider:  
  • Padres are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings
  • Padres are 0-7 in their last 7 vs. National League East.
  • Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Phillies are 11-1 in their last 12 games as a home favorite.
  • Phillies are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Phillies are 7-1 in their last 8 home games.
  • Phillies are 14-2 in their last 16 games as a favorite.

MLB Pick: Phillies vs Padres     
When: Thurs, July 23, 2009 7:05 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com     
Pick: Phillies -300

Point-Spreads.com MLB Pick: Phillies vs Padres Odds & Prediction

The Bottom Line: The Phillies are hot at home and their going up against a struggling Padres squad. Go Phillies! Be sure to get your MLB Pick: Phillies vs Padres Odds & Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 100% Deposit Bonus, simply use promo code WIN100 and start winning today!



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