Padres at Phillies: How to Watch, Odds, Predictions and More for Series Opener

May 7, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Randy Vasquez (98) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports | Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

The Padres lost their third straight game Sunday at the hands of the New York Mets in Queens. Padres batters managed a 10-for-36 hit rate overall and were 4-for-11 with runners in scoring position. However, their 9-game home-run streak. They'll try to get their power stroke back Monday in the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies as their East Coast swing continues.

The 25-year-old right-hander Randy Vásquez is set to start, looking to reversee the trend of a .304 win percentage against the Phillies since 2021.

How to Watch

• Time: 3:40 p.m. PT

• Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia

• TV Broadcast: Padres.tv. Local channels and cable packages are listed below:

Spectrum - Hawaii: 230 or 443, SoCal: 305 or 443
Cox - San Diego – 83, Las Vegas - Yurview Channel
DTV DBS – 694-3
DTV Stream – 694
AT&T U-verse – 781/1781

• Radio: 97.3-FM

Odds

• Moneyline: Padres +160 / Phillies -192

• Over/under: 9.5

• All odds via DraftKings

Predictions

Both teams come into this game needing a win. The Padres send Randy Vasquez to the mound with a 4.93 ERA, while the Phillies counter with Cristopher Sanchez, who sports an ERA of 2.94. Considering recent performances, expect a low-scoring game where neither team gets more than four runs. Take the under in this matchup as both offenses are likely to struggle.

• Padres pitchers have the second-highest strikeouts in MLB, led by the Phillies.

• Padres hitters have the fifth-fewest strikeouts in the league, giving them the best strikeout differential in 2024.

• Fernando Tatis Jr. has hit 13 home runs this season, while Bryce Harper leads the Phillies with 15.

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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