MLB 10* GAME OF THE WEEK
(MLB) Arizona vs. Philadelphia,
Point Spread: -1.50 | -103.00 Philadelphia (Home)
Result: Win
#952 ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 -105 on Run Line over Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday at 6:05 PM ET - We had our eyes on this potential match-up for Saturday and it could not have been set up more perfectly. The Phillies off a big win in extra innings at home yesterday and can build off that momentum here. That is because the Diamondbacks are starting Humberto Mejia while the Phillies are starting Kyle Gibson. Arizona's Mejia has only 4 career starts at the MLB level and he has been hit at a .302 mark in those outings. Also, though he has some good numbers at the lower level of the minors, he has struggled facing hitters at the AAA level. In his 12 starts this year at the AAA level he compiled a 5.93 ERA and was hit at a .305 clip. As you can see, he has been hit at over .300 when facing hitters above the AA level whether in the minors or the majors. Mejia just started last week at Pittsburgh and he only allowed 2 earned runs but 6 hits in 5 innings and he walked a pair. Keep in mind, this was against a bad Pirates team and now he faces a Phillies team still fighting hard to remain in playoff contention. Philadelphia will be bolstered today by having Kyle Gibson on the mound. He is coming off a strong outing and has had 5 quality starts in his last 6 outings. Gibson allowed only 9 earned runs in 32 and 2 / 3 innings in those 5 starts and also has had strong success against the Diamondbacks in his career. This Arizona team, with yesterday's loss, dropped to 17-50 in road games this season. The Diamondbacks, prior to yesterday's one run loss, were on a run in which 19 of 23 losses were by 2+ runs. 18 of the Phillies last 25 wins were by 2+ runs before yesterday's win by a single run. Philadelphia is set up well for a big home blowout win here and Gibson should dominate. Adding to the value here is the fact that our play on team is available in a very affordable -105 price range on the run line. Take Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 on the run line.