Diamondbacks vs. Phillies Game 1 NLCS Prediction for MLB Monday [10/16/2023]

MLB action continues on Monday at 8:07PM ET as the Arizona Diamondbacks square off with the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park.

Zack Wheeler (1-0, 2.08 ERA) will start for the Phillies, while the Diamondbacks have opted for Zac Gallen (2-0, 3.18 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Diamondbacks vs. Phillies, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Diamondbacks vs. Phillies

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Diamondbacks-Phillies MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Phillies a 59% chance of beating the Diamondbacks.

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Diamondbacks vs. Phillies Odds [10/16]

• Run Line: Phillies -1.5 (+146), Diamondbacks +1.5 (-145)
• Moneyline: Phillies -152, Diamondbacks +140
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (+110/-113)

The Phillies are -1.5 favorites against the Diamondbacks, with +146 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Diamondbacks (+1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on the market at -145.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Phillies at -152, which means you can risk $152 to win $100, for a total payout of $252, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Diamondbacks at +140, where you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 7.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +110, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -113.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Diamondbacks (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets: Diamondbacks vs. Phillies

• Run Line: Diamondbacks +1.5 @ -145 via PointsBet (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Diamondbacks @ +140 via BetMGM
• Total: Over 7.5 @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling expertise to help you make better investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Phillies 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.com is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Diamondbacks vs. Phillies Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Phillies are more likely to defeat the Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park on Monday.

This prediction is based on detailed data-driven analysis, with the Phillies having a 59% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Diamondbacks-Phillies game, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis before Diamondbacks vs. Phillies on Monday October 16, 2023.

Diamondbacks vs. Phillies 2023

Monday's MLB action between the Phillies and Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to start at 8:07PM ET.

• Who: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies
• Date: Monday October 16, 2023
• Time: 8:07PM ET / 5:07PM PT
• Venue: Citizens Bank Park

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