Baseball: National League Championship Series

We got beat up yesterday. We dropped 1.85 units, the worst of the postseason so far. We took the Phillies, and they laid an egg. We took the Astros, and they got eliminated. We even lost our PrizePicks entry. We were on such a roll. We had won six of our last seven before yesterday's picks, so let's get back on track with a winner today. Brandon…

For the first time ever, the Philadelphia Phillies will play in a Game 7 tonight. The Arizona Diamondbacks tied the series up with their 5-1 win on Monday. Brandon Pfaadt showcased his pitching prowess in the win, surrendering just two hits and striking out nine of the 18 batters he faced in 5 2/3 innings. However, Torey Lovullo decided not to let…

It's only fitting that after the ALCS went seven games that the NLCS followed suit. The Arizona Diamondbacks pulled off an upset win in Game 6 in Philadelphia - forcing the Philadelphia Phillies in a must-win scenario in Game 7. Phillies manager Rob Thompson has declared that all hands are on deck for this matchup, which means we could see ace Zack…

The Diamondbacks are underdogs in Game 7 of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies. FanDuel has the D-backs as+144 and the Phillies at -172 on the money line as of Tuesday morning. A fast start is vital for both ballclubs, as teams that score first are 82-47 all-time in winner-take-all postseason games, according to Elias. Also, teams to homer…

Go on, take the money and run! My sincere apologies to PETA for shooting at fish in a barrel. Taking heavily favored Michigan and Florida State to simply win was the equivalent of taking candy from a baby, but this baby has been in the red since April. Only one way to kill a Snake and Philly's Aaron Nola is ready to wield the cleaver. Nola (3-0,…

The Arizona Diamondbacks have their backs against the wall heading into Philly tonight, here is our best bets for game six. Arizona faced a tough loss in game five at Chase Field and dropped both of their games in Philly. The Diamondbacks will have Merrill Kelly on the hill tonight to start the game. Merrill Kelly and the Diamondbacks, like they…

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost the pivotal Game 5 at home to the Phillies and now face the challenge of returning to Philadelphia needing to win two consecutive games to reach the World Series. Let's take a look at odds, props and predictions for NLCS Game 6, set for a 5:07 p.m. ET first pitch Monday, plus an updated series price. Is winning two…

Monday could mark the Philadelphia Phillies' return to the World Series for a second consecutive season. The pregame narrative: The Phillies have cruised through the postseason to this point, racking up several blowout wins along the way. Our best bet for NLCS Game 6 is Philadelphia on the run line as the team looks to finish off the underdog…

We had two excellent games last night, and unfortunately, we were on the wrong end of one. We had the Phillies ML yesterday, and Craig Kimbrel blew a three-run lead in the bottom of the eighth. It felt like the right play, but that doesn't always win. Truthfully, I'm not upset at all. Was it a bad beat? Sure. However, that's the risk we take in…

The Philadelphia Phillies have a chance to win their second consecutive National League pennant on Monday night. They'll enter Game 6 of the NL Championship Series versus the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 3-2 advantage in the best-of-seven series. The series now returns to Citizen Bank Park in Philadelphia for Game 6 (and Game 7, if…

The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off of back-to-back wins in front of their home crowd and are trying to take a lead into Philly. For game five tonight, the sports books have the Phillies as the favorites in Arizona. Here are our Burn City Best Bets for tonight's NLCS action. DraftKings currently has the game line set as the Phillies being the…

The National League Championship Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies continues Saturday night with Game 5 at Chase Field in Phoenix. The D-backs evened the series at two games apiece with a thrilling comeback in Game 4 on Friday. Game 5 is crucial. Historically, teams with a 3-2 lead in a best-of-seven have gone on to…

Tonight's Phillies vs. Diamondbacks NLCS Game 4 matchup could completely flip the series, which sets up plenty of competitive wagers. New users in the Bluegrass State can get in on the action by claiming the Bet365 Kentucky bonus code TSNKY to wager with. The Bet365 KY bonus code TSNKY unlocks a Bet $1, Get $365 in bonus bet offer with the…

Normally, I'm not much of a Taijuan Walker believer. However, I think the way this game will be set up, he'll rise to the occasion. His FIP vs. righties is 4.20 compared to a 4.80 FIP against lefties, and his xFIP and FIP are the lowest when you let him go the first time through an order. He will face two capable lefties and then mostly…

The Diamondbacks finally got their NLCS moment, a walk-off win that reminded them they belong in the postseason. They won't get the same participation ribbon they got in 2007 just for showing up. They have a win, and it came with a highlight to play on the scoreboard before games for the next decade, and now they can get greedy. The Phillies don't…

A long time ago, Tony Gwynn and Greg Maddux sat down and talked ball. It was as fascinating as you might imagine, but the part that always stuck with me was when Maddux talked about the difference between a 1-2 count and a 2-1 count. If you get down in the count, 0-1, it's not a big deal. But if you get back to a 1-1 count, it's the next pitch that…

The 2023 National League Championship Series continues Friday night with Game 4 at Chase Field. Ketel Marte's walk-off single gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a win in Game 3 on Thursday, though the Philadelphia Phillies still lead the series 2-1. Historically, teams with a 2-1 lead in a best-of-seven have gone on to win the series 70% of the…

The Philadelphia Phillies carry huge momentum into Game 3 of the National League Championship Series with a 2-0 series lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks. However, the action does shift to Arizona as the DBacks look to climb back into the series beginning with Game 3 tonight, which is set for a 5:07 p.m. ET first pitch. Game 3 of the…

The Athletic has live coverage of Phillies vs. Diamondbacks in Game 3 of the NLCS. Technically, this is as close the Diamondbacks have been to the World Series since their middle of the order was Eric Byrnes, Tony Clark and Mark Reynolds. All they have to do is win four games. There are 26 other teams that would kill for that kind of chance right…

President Joe Biden, there from the beginning, offered his congratulations and Mitch McConnell, feeling the spirit of the occasion, has offered to make a cameo appearance in Frozen 3. House Speaker update. If Rep. Jim Jordan can't garner enough votes, the Democratic Party will nominate two can't-miss candidates: Taylor Swift and Dylan Mulvaney. If…

Now that Kentucky online sports betting is up and ready to go, it's time to dive in and grab the best Kentucky sports betting promos ahead of the big game. In this case, that's the Philadelphia Phillies vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday, Oct. 17. New players can claim up to $3565 in bonuses…

PHILADELPHIA -- Be ready, everybody. Kyle Schwarber is up. He crushed a first-pitch fastball from D-backs starter Zac Gallen for a leadoff home run in the first inning of Monday night's 5-3 victory over Arizona in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. It was a 117.1 mph rocket that crashed into the video board hanging from the second…

There are very few people who would have expected the Philadelphia Phillies to be facing the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS this season, but here we are. Philly rolled through the Atlanta Braves to make the NLCS, but Arizona's sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers was just as impressive. Both teams are red hot from their run through the wild card, and…

At 5:07 tonight the Diamondbacks and Phillies will throw the first pitch to start the NLCS In Philadelphia, let's look at some lines. I already covered all of my DraftKings plays, today we're moving onto Prize Picks. Prize Picks can be a little trickier, with lots of whole numbers, and no odds. If you compare the plays on the two apps, though,…

The Arizona Diamondbacks are right where they want to be in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series Monday night in Philadelphia: in the underdog role. The DBacks are 5-0 this postseason and were underdogs in each game - and on the road in four of the five. It's the first-ever playoff matchup between the Diamondbacks and defending NL…

It's Zac vs. Zack in Game 1 of the NLCS. The Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen is 2-0 this postseason. Allowed two runs over six innings to the Brewers, then two again over 5 ¹/₃ to the Dodgers. The Phillies' Zack Wheeler gave up one run over 6 ²/₃ to the Fish, then two in 6 ¹/₃ in Atlanta - a game the Bravos came back and won after the Philly bullpen…

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies begin the NLCS on Monday night. The pregame narrative: Philadelphia's top bats are getting the job done and so is it's Game 1 starter, making the Phillies our moneyline pick. With two solid starters on the mound, we're teasing up the total and taking the under. Lastly, Bryce Harper is a good bet to…

Playoff baseball mania continues in Philadelphia on Monday night, as the Phillies' 2023 playoff run continues in the NLCS. This time, the Fightin' Phils will host the Arizona Diamondbacks, with both Wild Card teams fresh off upset series wins looking to punch their tickets to the World Series in the best-of-seven series. Game 1 kicks off at 8:07…

The Arizona Diamondbacks are taking on the Philadelphia Phillies in the NCLS, with game one on Monday night in Philly. Arizona shocked the baseball world with a non competitive series against the Dodgers. To this point, everyone is denying the Diamondbacks, blaming other teams just playing bad. The Sportsbook has the Diamondbacks premiering as the…

The National League Championship Series is set. And just as everyone expected, the Diamondbacks will take on the Phillies. Unsurprisingly, Philadelphia opened as a heavy favorite to make their second straight World Series, sitting at -178 to take the series from Arizona. The D-backs, who have upset the Brewers and Dodgers en route to the NLCS, are…

Mayor Todd Gloria invited Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney to a friendly bet as the cities face off in Game 2 of the NLCS. SAN DIEGO - The National League Championship Series is officially underway in America's Finest City and San Diego's mayor is taking on Philadelphia's mayor with a friendly wager. Mayor Todd Gloria called out Mayor Jim Kenney on…

Thursday evening in best bets was a fruitful one, even if I picked the wrong Yankee to not get a hit -- who would've ever thought betting against Josh Donaldson doing something good in 2022 was wrong? The under hit and Framber Valdez doubled his strikeout total when we had the over. Call it a success. Even the wind couldn't screw us over! Our focus…