This matchup features two starting pitchers who have pitched well to begin the season. Padres pitcher Seth Lugo has started three games so far. Lugo allowed just 1 earned run in each of his first two starts, and recorded a win in both. In Seth Lugo's most recent start he lasted just 3.2 innings, allowing 8 hits and 3 earned runs. His hard hit rate was significantly higher than his previous two starts. On the other side of this matchup we have Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen. We wrote an article about Gallen prior to the MLB season beginning. If you didn’t get a chance to read it, check it out
HERE. Zac Gallen is pitching like an ace, and a potential Cy Young candidate. He's coming off back to back shutout performances in his last two starts. Gallen allowed 3 hits or less in both games, and racked up 18 strikeouts during those 13.2 innings! The Padres look to have the edge offensively, and in the bullpen department. Some bettors will be more attracted to betting the Diamondbacks through first 5 innings. However, that market is currently sitting between (-115) and (-125) depending on your book. We opted for far less juice on the full game moneyline (-104). Let's see if Zac Gallen can keep it rolling!