Philadephia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: Odds, Analysis, MLB Betting Pick

Arizona Diamondbacks beat Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 in Monday's series opener. Arizona has won nine of the past 11 meetings in the series and four straight at Arizona.

Arizona Diamondbacks are the favorite at sportsbooks. The total is at eight runs.

Philadephia Phillies are the underdogs against Arizona Diamondbacks.

Philadelphia is playing a game against the Miami Marlins. The game is a pitching mismatch with 25-year-old Canadian Nick Pivetta (6-9, 4.75 ERA) on the hill. Pivitetta has 35 strikeouts and only three walks in his past four starts combined.

Arizona Diamondbacks lost 8-1 to San Francisco Giants on Thursday. Zack Greinke (12-6, 2.96 ERA) is the probable starter for the game. Greinske has been good at Arizona this season, going 5-2 in 12 starts with a 2-44 ERA.

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies are both fighting for the playoffs. The Phillies saw their five-game winning streak end in 14 innings on Monday.

Philadelphia is 5-1 in its last six games and Arizona is 4-2 in their last 6 games at home.