Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres: Close Contest Predicted in Updated Analysis for Friday's MLB Game [7/5/2024]

The San Diego Padres will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at PETCO Park on Friday, commencing at 9:40PM ET.

Randy Vásquez (2-4, 4.88 ERA) will start on the mound for the Padres, while the Diamondbacks have opted for Slade Cecconi (2-6, 5.81 ERA).

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects an equal chance for both the Padres and Diamondbacks to win the game.

"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Diamondbacks-Padres game 10,000 times," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"Based on the latest updates and extensive data, we predict a 50-50 chance for both the Padres and Diamondbacks, making it a highly competitive matchup."

Diamondbacks vs. Padres Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Friday's MLB matchup between the Padres and Diamondbacks at PETCO Park is scheduled to start at 9:40PM ET.

• Who: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres
• Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
• Time: 9:40PM ET/6:40PM PT
• Venue: PETCO Park

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Diamondbacks vs. Padres matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Padres vs. Diamondbacks picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Diamondbacks vs. Padres Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's MLB matchup between the Diamondbacks and Padres 10,000 times as part of our MLB picks coverage.

Our famous predictive model can't split the two teams, giving both the Diamondbacks and Padres a 50% chance of winning the game.

According to our model, the Padres (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run over/under has a 55% chance of going over.

Diamondbacks vs. Padres Odds [7/5/2024]

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Diamondbacks	Padres
Run Line	-1.5 (+145)	+1.5 (-156)
Moneyline	-115	+100
Total	o8 (-118)	u8 (-102)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Diamondbacks vs. Padres Picks

Our model's biggest edge in the Diamondbacks vs. Padres matchup is on the total.

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Conclusion

We predict a close game between the Diamondbacks and Padres on Friday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.

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