Padres-Diamondbacks Pointers

The San Diego Padres will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The Padres will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Chad Reineke in this game. Reineke has a 1-0 record and a 5.40 ERA this season. Reineke's opponent in this one will be Brandon Webb. The Diamondbacks ace righthander has a 2.95 ERA to go along with a 18-4 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 330-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Despite getting badly outhit on Wednesday, the Diamondbacks defeated the Padres 8-6 as -150 favorites. The 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (7). Adam Dunn smacked a three-run homer to lead the Diamondbacks. Dan Haren allowed five runs and 11 hits over six innings for the win. Jody Gerut homered in a losing effort for the Padres, who were +135 underdogs. Jake Peavy allowed six runs off five hits over five innings in the loss. Current streak: San Diego has lost 3 straight games. Arizona has won 2 straight games. Team records: San Diego: 48-78 SU Arizona: 66-60 SU San Diego most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing San Francisco are 4-6 After playing Arizona are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5 Arizona most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Florida are 4-6 After playing San Diego are 8-2 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road San Diego is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Arizona San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Arizona is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against San Diego Next up: San Diego at San Francisco, Friday, August 22 Arizona home to Florida, Friday, August 22