The NLDS continues today as the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks look to take 2-0 series leads. Can their favored opponents figure out a way to pick up their first wins? And if they do, what players will need to have big days?
Here are the best PrizePicks plays for Monday, Oct. 9's MLB postseason action.
This Season: 105-99
The NLDS continues today as the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks look to take 2-0 series leads. Can their favored opponents figure out a way to pick up their first wins? And if they do, what players will need to have big days?
Here are the best PrizePicks plays for Monday, Oct. 9's MLB postseason action.
This Season: 105-99
Monday’s Best MLB PrizePicks Player Predictions
The Diamondbacks haven't lost this postseason, and while they have had a lot of success at the plate, they have struck out at least nine times in every game. The key for Bobby Miller will be staying in the game. In Game 1 of the NLDS, Clayton Kershaw recorded just one out. Even without their ace striking out a single batter, the Los Angeles Dodgers recorded nine strikeouts in the game.
During the regular season, the Diamondbacks were the fourth-best team in the league regarding total strikeouts. Miller isn't an overpowering pitcher, but he did strike out five or more in five consecutive starts throughout September. The Diamondbacks are hot right now, but this isn't that high of a number. Miller just needs to pitch at least six innings like he did in eight of his 10 starts to end the season.
Bryce Harper has three hits, four runs and one RBI this postseason. In Game 1 of the NLDS, he reached base safely four times. We expect his hot postseason to continue tonight as he faces a pitcher who he has had a lot of success against.
In his career, Harper is 9-30 against Max Fried. He has two doubles, two home runs and four RBIs. Additionally, he's walked five times. With how he's been working counts this postseason, he will get on base in this game. However, it may not be because of contact, which is why we're playing this and not his total bases.
Zack Wheeler has faced the Atlant Braves three times this season. In his first outing, he struck out 12 and then followed it up by striking out four and five. The Braves struck out eight times in Game 1. Four of those strikeouts came against starter Ranger Suarez.
The key for Wheeler will be pitching at least 6.0 innings. If he does, he is all but guaranteed to hit five strikeouts. This season, he has pitched 6.0 or more innings 24 times and has struck out five batters in 21 of those games. He's gone at least 6.0 innings in two of his three starts against the Braves this year. He combing for 17 strikeouts in those two games. He has experience against this lineup, and it will help him considerably today.
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