The Arizona Diamondbacks (54-59) look to extend their three-game winning streak as they host the San Diego Padres (62-51) in a crucial NL West showdown at Chase Field on Tuesday night.
With Ryne Nelson (6-3, 3.20 ERA) dominating at home this season against Yu Darvish, who has struggled on the road allowing 11 runs in just 8.1 innings, Arizona enters as slight underdogs despite momentum from Monday's 6-2 victory over the Padres.
The matchup carries significant playoff implications as San Diego clings to the final NL wild card spot while the Diamondbacks aim to climb back into contention.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres matchup, our predictive model gives the D-backs a 70% chance of defeating the Padres.
Arizona Diamondbacks: 70% win probability
- Explosive offense (548 runs scored, 4th most in National League)
- Red-hot momentum (Recent form of WWWLL shows they've won 3 of their last 5 games)
- Home field advantage (Chase Field typically boosts Arizona's offensive production)
San Diego Padres: 30% win probability
- Road game vulnerability (Facing a team with strong home field advantage)
- Defensive struggles (431 runs allowed still places them middle of the pack)
- Inconsistent recent form (LWLWW pattern suggests trouble maintaining winning streaks)
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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres preview
The Padres arrive at Chase Field clinging to the final NL wild card spot, just three games ahead of Cincinnati, as they face a Diamondbacks squad riding a surprising three-game win streak despite their overall struggles this season.
Tuesday's pitching matchup features a fascinating contrast between Yu Darvish, who dominated the Mets with seven scoreless innings in his last outing but has been shockingly vulnerable on the road (11 runs in 8.1 innings), and Arizona's Ryne Nelson, who's been nearly untouchable at home with a sparkling 2.09 ERA at Chase Field.
San Diego's recent 7-2 hot streak hit a roadblock in Monday's series opener, falling 6-2 to these same Diamondbacks in a game that highlighted their season-long offensive inconsistency (ranking seventh-worst in runs scored despite a respectable .251 team average).
The D-backs' home cooking might be just what they need to continue their mini-surge, as Nelson has quietly turned Chase Field into a fortress while Arizona's bats have been significantly more productive in Phoenix (.256 home average) than on the road.
With Arizona holding an 8-5 record in Nelson's starts this season and the Padres struggling to convert hits into runs, this NL West clash shapes up as a potential pitchers' duel where home-field advantage could prove decisive.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres form
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres head to head
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50%
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Aug 5, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks
6 : 2
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Jul 11, 2025
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4 : 3
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Jul 10, 2025
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2 : 8
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Jul 9, 2025
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1 : 0
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Jul 8, 2025
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3 : 6
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Jun 15, 2025
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2 : 8
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