Diamondbacks vs Phillies Prediction - MLB Picks 10/17/23

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies face off on Tuesday in Game 2 of the NLDS at Citizens Bank Park. In Game 1 it was the Phillies that were able to secure the 5-3 victory. 

Phillies Get Out to a Flying Start

From the first pitch of the game, the Phillies were out to a hot start in Game 1. In the first pitch the Phillies saw, Kyle Schwarber hit a home run, and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Bryce Harper has been an x-factor all postseason, and he had a big first game of this series. He finished with one home run, two hits, and two runs. Getting the start in this game for the Phillies will be Aaron Nola, who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 1.42. In his last start against the Braves he went 5.2 innings giving up six hits and two runs. 

Arizona Diamondbacks Team Facts

• The Diamondbacks have won nine of their last 10 games as underdogs against National League opponents.
• The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 games against National League opponents.
• The Diamondbacks have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs against National League opponents.
• The Diamondbacks have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five games against NL East opponents.
• The Diamondbacks have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five road games against NL East opponents.

Late Rally Not Enough for DBacks

The late rally wasn’t enough for the Diamondbacks on Monday, and that led to the loss. The Diamondbacks scored two runs in the 5th and another run in the 6th, but it wasn’t enough. Geraldo Perdomo hit a home run and drove in two RBIs. On the mound for the Diamondbacks will be Merrill Kelly who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 0.00. Kelly is going to need to be lights out here.