Arizona Diamondbacks at Philadelphia Phillies NLCS Game 1 picks, odds

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies play on Monday, Oct. 16 at Citizens Bank Park in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series.

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Check out these NLCS Game 1 picks and predictions for the MLB postseason matchup, which can be seen at 5:07 p.m. MST on TBS (stream with free trial from FUBO).

The Phillies are favored to win Monday's National League playoff game, per odds from BetMGM Sportsbook.

Philadelphia is -166 on the moneyline, while Arizona is +141.

The over/under (run total) is set at 7.5 runs.

CBS Sports: Phillies 5, Diamondbacks 2

Mike Axisa writes: "Wheeler is too much for the D-backs to handle and both Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos each go deep to power the Phillies to a comfortable-ish Game 1 win."

FOX Sports: Phillies 6, Diamondbacks 4

It writes: "The Phillies have entered the game as favorites 114 times this season and won 69, or 60.5%, of those games. Philadelphia has entered 43 games this season favored by -166 or more and is 27-16 in those contests. The moneyline for this contest implies a 62.4% chance of a victory for the Phillies."

Winners and Whiners: Take the Diamondbacks with the runs in Game 1 vs. Phillies

Adam Rauzino writes: "The Arizona Diamondbacks are enjoying an incredible run, winning all five playoff games and doing so against division winners. They swept Milwaukee and easily swept the Dodgers by outscoring them 19-6. Arizona is known for the hitting but the pitching has been incredible, allowing three or fewer runs in all five postseason games. Furthermore, D-Backs’ starter Zac Gallen limited the Brewers and Dodgers to just two runs spanning 11.1 innings in this postseason. Gallen has dominated the Phillies throughout his career, sporting a dazzling 2.22 ERA and a 3-1 record in 24.1 innings. While the Phillies have also been dominant, Arizona scored four runs against Wheeler in the first meeting this season. Arizona has won all four playoff road games and I will gladly take them at +1.5."

Big Al's Sports Picks: Phillies 6, Diamondbacks 1

Rod Pearson writes: "The current betting odds have the Phillies listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Phillies have been red hot in these playoffs with only 1 loss to the Braves in the 2 series they have played. The Diamondbacks have also been playing really well as they haven't lost a game yet and just kicked out the Dodgers in their last series. Both of these teams have been hitting well lately but the Diamondbacks offense has been on the decline in the 2nd half of the season while the Phillies offense has been getting hot and is one of the best in the league this season. The Diamondbacks don't have a great bullpen either while the Phillies have been pitching a lot better in their games lately and they will be able to shut down the D-Backs at home here. The Best way to place a bet here is on the Phillies to win this game and take a 1-0 series lead."

Doc's Sports: Take the Phillies in Game 1 vs. Diamondbacks

Guy Bruhn writes: "Wheeler (87-63 career record) has a 3.45 ERA while conceding 8.0 hits per nine innings. He has a K/BB ratio of 3.46 and he has faced 5,714 hitters in his career. He has conceded 528 earned runs while holding a WHIP of 1.185 and having a FIP of 3.3. So far in his pro baseball career, Wheeler has surrendered 1,229 base hits while he has tallied 1,401 strikeouts in 1,378 innings pitched."

Number Fire: Phillies have a 58.8% win probability in Game 1 vs. Diamondbacks

The site gives the edge to Philadelphia in the first game of the NLCS vs. Arizona.

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