Yet again, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves wilted under the pressure of playoff heat. Los Angeles and Atlanta were future market favorites with the playoff baseball betting odds. Advancing to baseball’s final four are the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies. Last year, Philadelphia was the upstart National League champion. This year, they are the establishment’s favorite. Instead, it is Arizona that is the surprise challenger. Arizona was largely ignored in the future market at the beginning of the season. Now, they are the darlings of the Wise Guys.
2023 National League Championship Series Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies
| Date and Time: | Monday, October 16, 2023, 8:07 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
| TV Coverage: | TBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Diamondbacks | +1½ -145 | 7½ EV | +145 |  |
| Phillies | -1½ +125 | 7½ -120 | -165 | |
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2023 NLCS Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies Schedule
- Game 1: D-backs at Phillies, Monday, Oct. 16 (TBS)
- Game 2: D-backs at Phillies, Tuesday, Oct. 17 (TBS)
- Game 3: Phillies at D-backs, Thursday, Oct. 19 (TBS)
- Game 4: Phillies at D-backs, Friday, Oct. 20 (TBS)
- Game 5*: Phillies at D-backs, Saturday, Oct. 21 (TBS)
- Game 6*: D-backs at Phillies, Monday, Oct. 23 (TBS)
- Game 7*: D-backs at Phillies, Tuesday, Oct. 24 (TBS)
*if necessary
Diamondbacks vs. Phillies Betting Odds Analysis
So far this season, Philadelphia is slightly in the black against the moneyline and deep in the red against the offshore betting runline. Philadelphia is trending slightly under the total this season.
So far this season, Arizona is in the black against the moneyline and showing a profit against the runline. Arizona is trending under the total this season.
Arizona Diamondbacks Team Overview
So far in the 2023 postseason, Arizona swept the Milwaukee Brewers in two games and the Los Angeles Dodgers in three games. Arizona exceeded the total in three of their four most recent playoff games.
Overall, the Arizona Diamondbacks are 84-78 straight up and 69-84-8 over/under the total. Arizona was 2nd in the National League West Division standings. Diamondbacks were 16 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West Division race. Arizona ranks 14th for run production and 20th for earned run average. The Diamondbacks were 18th for bullpen ERA.
Specifically in the postseason, Closer Paul Sewald was 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and four saves in four opportunities. Corbin Carroll leads the Diamondbacks with six runs, one double, two home runs, and four runs batted in. Ketel Marte added four runs, one double, two home runs, and four runs batted in. Additionally, Christian Walker has four runs, two doubles, one home run, and five runs batted in.
Philadelphia Phillies Team Overview
So far in the 2023 postseason, Philadelphia swept the Miami Marlins 2-0 and beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1. The Phillies went over the total in two of those six games.
Overall, in the 2023 regular season, the Philadelphia Phillies were 90-72 straight up and 73-76-12 over/under the total. Philadelphia was 2nd in the NL East Division standings. Phillies were 14 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East Division race. Philadelphia ranks 8th for run production and 12th for earned run average. Philadelphia was 7th for bullpen ERA.
In the postseason, Closer Craig Kimbrel is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and two saves in two opportunities. And then Trea Turner leads the Phillies with five runs, four doubles, two home runs, and three runs batted in. Nick Castellanos added six runs, two doubles, four home runs, and five batted in. Additionally, Bryce Harper has seven runs, three home runs, and five runs batted in.
Diamondbacks vs. Phillies SBG Free Pick
On this occasion, the Diamondbacks are now in the role of the 2022 Phillies. So far, the underdogs are having their way with the MLB odds. Arizona proved its ability by sweeping the powerful Dodgers. To conclude, Arizona offers the most value here.
Diamondbacks vs. Phillies SBG Best Bet: Arizona Diamondbacks.