On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the San Diego Padres will take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. The game is set to start at 1:05 PM and will be broadcast on NSPPH. Fans can expect a mild afternoon with light rain during this outdoor game.

Padres vs. Phillies Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Phillies -103. The Phillies have a strong home record of 27-14, which gives them an edge at Citizens Bank Park.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.0 (-117). Both starting pitchers have ERAs under 3.50, indicating a potential low-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The San Diego Padres have a road record of 20-25 this season.
• The Philadelphia Phillies have a home record of 27-14 this season.
• Zack Wheeler pitched 8 scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts against the Padres on June 30th, 2025.
• The Phillies won 4-0 against the Padres on June 30th, 2025, with Nick Castellanos hitting a home run.
• The Padres’ manager is Mike Schildt, while the Phillies’ manager is Rob Thomson.

Padres vs Phillies Preview

On July 2, 2025, the San Diego Padres will meet the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The game starts at 1:05 PM, and the weather forecast predicts a mild day with light rain. Fans can catch the game on NSPPH.

Nick Pivetta will start for the Padres with an ERA of 3.36 and a WHIP of 1.03. He has a record of 8-2 this season. Mick Abel will pitch for the Phillies. He has an ERA of 3.47 and a WHIP of 1.16, with a record of 2-1. Both pitchers aim to lead their teams to a win in this afternoon game.

Phillies Power at the Plate

The Philadelphia Phillies have some strong hitters this season. Kyle Schwarber leads the team with 25 home runs and 57 RBIs. His batting average is .250, and he has played in 85 games. Trea Turner is another key player for the Phillies. He has a batting average of .295 and has hit 11 home runs. Turner has also scored 58 runs, which is second on the team. Alec Bohm adds depth to the lineup with a .280 batting average. He has played in 82 games and has 37 RBIs. Bohm’s contributions help the Phillies maintain a competitive offense.

Padres’ Key Players to Watch

Manny Machado is a standout for the Padres. He has played 84 games with a .293 batting average. Machado leads the team with 13 home runs and 52 runs scored. Gavin Sheets is another key player for the Padres. He has played in 81 games and has a .264 batting average. Sheets has hit 13 home runs and leads the team with 49 RBIs. Xander Bogaerts adds strength to the lineup. He has played 82 games and holds a .258 batting average. Bogaerts has scored 35 runs and has 30 RBIs.

Final Betting Pick

The Phillies have a strong home record of 27-14, making them a solid pick for the money line at -103. Playing at Citizens Bank Park gives them an advantage, especially with their lineup. Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner are key players, both contributing well with home runs and runs scored.

The under 9.0 prediction at -117 is supported by the starting pitchers’ performances. Nick Pivetta and Mick Abel both have ERAs under 3.50, suggesting a low-scoring game. The Phillies’ recent 4-0 win over the Padres also indicates a potential for another game with fewer runs.

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