The Arizona Diamondbacks head to Petco Park to open a three-game NL West series against the San Diego Padres on Monday, July 8th, 2025. These teams met in June with Arizona taking two of three at home, but this time the Padres get a shot at revenge. Here’s our full breakdown and Diamondbacks vs. Padres prediction. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 PM ET on Monday at Petco Park. MatchPlug is your best plug for all MLB match predictions. Betting Preview for Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres Betting on the Arizona Diamondbacks The Diamondbacks dropped two of three to the Royals and continue to hover around .500. Their lineup has plenty of pop, led by Eugenio Suárez (28 HR, 73 RBI), Corbin Carroll (20 HR), and Ketel Marte (19 HR). Carroll just returned from the IL with a wrist injury, but it remains to be seen if he’ll be fully effective at the plate. Zac Gallen gets the start, looking to build on his strong outing against the Giants, where he gave up just one run over seven innings. Despite a 6-9 record and elevated 5.45 ERA, Gallen has helped Arizona win three of his last four starts. The concern lies in inconsistency. Betting on the San Diego Padres The Padres are tied for second in the NL West and are chasing a Wild Card spot. With Nick Pivetta on the mound, they have the advantage here. Pivetta is 9-2 with a 3.25 ERA and has allowed just one earned run across his last 13 innings. In his last start, he struck out 10 and gave up just three hits in a win over the Nationals. Offensively, the Padres lean on All-Stars Manny Machado (.292 AVG, 14 HR, 52 RBI) and Fernando Tatis Jr. (15 HR, 18 SB). Tatis has been explosive as the leadoff man, and Machado provides consistency in the middle of the order. Veteran Jake Cronenworth added two RBIs on Saturday and remains a versatile asset. The Padres are a strong home team and have covered in three of Pivetta’s last four starts. MatchPlug Prediction for Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres This is a bounce-back spot for San Diego after dropping a series in Arizona last month. With Nick Pivetta in strong form and the Padres lineup healthy and clicking, expect them to capitalize on Gallen’s shaky road numbers and a D-Backs lineup that hasn’t looked sharp since the All-Star break buildup. Final Prediction: San Diego Padres ML (-150)

The Toronto Blue Jays head to Guaranteed Rate Field for a matchup against the struggling Chicago White Sox on Sunday, July 7. Here’s our betting preview for the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox game. The first pitch is scheduled for 12:10 AM on Tuesday, 8th of July, at Guaranteed Rate Field. Matchplug is your best plug for all MLB match predictions. Betting Preview for Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago White Sox Betting on the Toronto Blue Jays The Blue Jays come into this matchup atop the AL East with a 52-38 record and winners of eight straight. They are 20-22 on the road this season but have covered the run line in 26 of their last 42 away games. Toronto’s offense is solid, ranking fourth in batting average and 12th in runs per game. George Springer leads the charge with 16 homers and a strong .886 OPS, while Ernie Clement leads the team in batting average. José Berríos takes the mound, carrying a 3.02 ERA on the road and a sharp 2.75 ERA in night games. Betting on the Chicago White Sox The White Sox continue to struggle, sitting at 30-60 and near the bottom of every major offensive category. They rank last in batting average (.222), OPS (.642), and 28th in runs scored per game (3.46). Sean Burke gets the start with a 4.30 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. While Chicago’s pitching has had some bright spots, their defense and control issues remain problematic. The White Sox are just 19-24 at home and have lost eight of their last ten games. MatchPlug Prediction for Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago White Sox This matchup favors Toronto heavily. The Blue Jays are a playoff-contending team with balanced hitting and a strong arm in Berríos on the mound. The White Sox, meanwhile, are struggling to stay competitive and haven’t been consistent in any phase of the game. With Toronto’s depth and momentum, expect them to continue their winning streak in Chicago. Final Prediction: Toronto Blue Jays Over/Under