NLCS Odds: Padres-Phillies Game 3 prediction, odds and pick

The Padres beat the Phillies 8-4 Wednesday to tie the NLCS at one game apiece. The Phillies are going to host the next three games. Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are tied with four homers this postseason. The Phils scored nine runs in Game 3 and then eight runs against the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS.

Joe Musgrove is starting for the Padres in Game 3 against the Phillies. Musgrave has been outstanding in the postseason so far. The Padres won the first game of the series. The Phillies won on Wednesday thanks to timely hits from their lineup. They beat the San Diego Padres.

Ranger Suarez is on the bump for Philadelphia. He pitched just three innings against the Braves allowing three hits and one run. Harper has a .419 batting average and 1.390 OPS. Nick Castellanos needs to get back on track. The Phillies are riding high when playing at home. The Padres are not afraid to take pitches.

The Padres are favored in this game. The Phillies' offense should keep them within one run.

The final NLCS prediction and pick is Phillies +1.5 (-172) and over 7. 5 (-106).