Diamondbacks vs. Padres Prediction for MLB Thursday [8/17/2023]

The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks will meet in MLB action at PETCO Park on Thursday, starting at 9:40PM ET.

Rich Hill (7-12, 5.17 ERA) will be on the bump for the Padres, pitting him against Zac Gallen (12-5, 3.24 ERA) for the Diamondbacks.

Dimers' best betting picks for Diamondbacks vs. Padres, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Diamondbacks vs. Padres

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Diamondbacks-Padres MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Padres a 52% chance of defeating the Diamondbacks.

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Diamondbacks vs. Padres Odds [8/17]

• Run Line: Padres +1.5 (-192), Diamondbacks -1.5 (+160)
• Moneyline: Padres -120, Diamondbacks +108
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-105/-115)

The Padres are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Diamondbacks, with -192 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Diamondbacks (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at +160.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Padres at -120. That means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Diamondbacks at +108, where you can bet $100 to profit $108, earning a total payout of $208, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 8.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, check out all of the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Padres (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Diamondbacks vs. Padres

• Run Line: Diamondbacks -1.5 @ +160 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Diamondbacks @ +108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.1% edge)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

Although the Padres are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Diamondbacks -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Padres are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Diamondbacks moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Diamondbacks vs. Padres Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Padres are more likely to defeat the Diamondbacks in the MLB game on Thursday.

This prediction is backed by comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Padres having a 52% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Diamondbacks-Padres game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Diamondbacks vs. Padres on Thursday August 17, 2023.

Diamondbacks vs. Padres 2023

Thursday's MLB game between the Padres and Diamondbacks at PETCO Park is scheduled to commence at 9:40PM ET.

• Who: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres
• Date: Thursday August 17, 2023
• Time: 9:40PM ET / 6:40PM PT
• Venue: PETCO Park

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