Arizona Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks find themselves 2nd in the NL West, now at 70-67. They’ve been pretty average at home this season, going just 33-32 on the campaign. Eduardo Escobar is their main offensive weapon, going for 32 home runs and 109 RBI so far. Mike Leake is slated to pitch here, going 1-2 with a 6.59 ERA this season.
San Diego Padres
The Padres have had a poor campaign, now sitting 4th in the NL West at 64-72. Their road form has been somewhat better than their home form, going 33-35 so far. Cal Quantrill is slated to pitch here, going 6-5 with a 3.99 ERA on the campaign.
Prediction: Diamondbacks $1.74
The Diamondbacks are the better of these two sides and the only ones with something left to play for. I like their offensive production of late and can see another successful outing against Quantrill. If Leake can deliver a solid display at home, $1.74 odds look like great value for money.
Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers are somehow still in playoff contention, now 3rd in the NL Central and 70-66 overall. They’re a particularly solid home side, compiling a 39-29 record in Milwaukee this season. Right Fielder Christian Yelich is having a beastly offensive campaign, going for 42 home runs and 92 RBI so far. Adrian Houser will pitch here, going 6-5 with a 3.52 ERA this season.
Houston Astros
Houston are still atop the AL West with a healthy 89-49 record. They’ve won 38 of 70 road contests this season, emerging victorious in 8 of their last 10 overall matches. The stellar Gerrit Cole will pitch here, putting up an outstanding 15-5 record to match his 2.85 ERA through 170 innings.
Prediction: Astros $1.55
I’ve been high on Houston all season and this looks like another series where they’ve got a matchup advantage. Cole has been one of the best pitchers in the league and I expect him to prove too much for a top-heavy offense here. Houser has been largely inconsistent throughout, and I think a big offensive day from the Astros ultimately decides this one.