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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Chase Field.

Right hander Aaron Nola will take the mound for the Phillies to start this game. Nola is 5-5 this season with a 4.60 ERA.

Nola's opponent in this one will be Ryne Nelson. The Diamondbacks right hander has a 4.95 ERA to go along with a 3-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -137-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game's total opened at 9.

Arizona lost its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Phillies on June 14. Bettors who backed the Phillies at 105 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Philadelphia won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Diamondbacks on June 14. Bettors who backed the Phillies at 105 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Philadelphia:
Team record: 34-34 SU
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

Arizona:
Team record: 41-27 SU
Arizona is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games
Arizona is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games

Next up:
Philadelphia at Oakland Friday, June 16
Arizona home to Cleveland Friday, June 16