Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction: A crucial one for Diamondbacks

On Friday, game 3 of the National League Championship Series will take place at Chase Field, and it will feature a matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Let's take a look at the matchup ahead of us and make a pick.

Arizona Diamondbacks - Diamondbacks must avoid defeat

In order to get back into the series, the Arizona Diamondbacks need to win this game. The Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled through their first two games, and both the lineup and the pitchers bear some of the responsibility. Even though the Arizona Diamondbacks' pitching staff has given up 15 runs, the team's bats have only managed to collect 8 hits and have struck out 23 times. Ketel Marte leads the Arizona Diamondbacks offense with 10 hits and 4 runs batted in, while Corbin Carroll and Tommy Pham have combined for 15 hits and 5 runs batted in between them. The next pitcher is Brandon Pfaadt, who had a record of 3-9 with a 5.72 earned run average and 94 strikeouts this season. Pfaadt's career playoff record is 0 for 0 with a 3.86 earned run average and 6 strikeouts.

Philadelphia Phillies - Phillies confident of keeping their run

If the Philadelphia Phillies win this game, they will have a chance to take a dominating 3-0 lead in the series. The Philadelphia Phillies have won four consecutive postseason games and are currently leading the series against Arizona with a score of 15-3 after two games. Up until this point, the Phillies have been a well-rounded powerhouse, but their pitching has been the highlight of the team's performance. The Philadelphia Phillies have 73 strikeouts and an earned run average of 1.39 through 71 innings of baseball. Their WHIP is 0.83. Trea Turner leads the Philadelphia Phillies in both hits (15) and runs batted in (4) on the offensive side of the ball. Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos have combined for 20 hits and 14 runs batted in. This is Ranger Suarez's turn to pitch, and he finished the season with a record of 4-6, a 4.18 ERA, and 119 strikeouts. Suarez has a career playoff record of 3-0 with an earned run average of 1.16 and 19 strikeouts.

Expert Betting Tips

Due to the fact that this game will likely determine the rest of the Arizona Diamondbacks' season, taking them home with the most money is an appealing decision. However, in order for me to pull the trigger, I would require a greater return on investment. The Philadelphia Phillies have been the most well-rounded and impressive team throughout these postseason contests, and they do not appear concerned about their chances of advancing against the Arizona Diamondbacks, at least through the first two games. Right now, the Philadelphia Phillies have everything working in their favor, and I wouldn't want to face them when they're in this kind of shape. We also can't ignore the fact that Pfaadt is a rookie at the age of 25, and he is carrying an incredible amount of weight on his shoulders in this position. Therefore, for better odds, I think the Arizona Diamondbacks will do well to avoid a defeat in this one as give themselves a chance in this series.