The Philadelphia Phillies (91-62) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (77-76) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Phillies vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Phillies lead 2-1
The Phillies won 2 of 3 games at the LA Dodgers, wrapping up the set with a 5-0 loss as +128 underdogs Wednesday as the Under (8) cashed. Philadelphia was shut out for the first time since Aug. 27 (a 6-0 loss at the New York Mets).
The Phillies clinched the NL East Tuesday and are 3 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers for the best record in MLB.
The Diamondbacks are coming off a 2-1 series win over th