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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks predictions for MLB Monday.
The Arizona Diamondbacks will face the San Diego Padres, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Chase Field on Monday, starting at 9:40 PM ET.
The Diamondbacks will have Brandon Pfaadt (5-1, 4.00 ERA) as their starting pitcher, up against Michael King (6-7, 3.38 ERA) for the Padres.
Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Padres a slight edge with a 50.6% win probability over the Diamondbacks.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's Padres vs. Diamondbacks matchup, including best bets and picks.
Padres vs. Diamondbacks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's MLB game between the Padres and Diamondbacks, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Padres a 50.6% chance of defeating the Diamondbacks.
According to our model, the Padres (+1.5) have a 65.2% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 60.6% chance of going over,.
Padres vs. Diamondbacks odds [8/3/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Padres | Diamondbacks |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-220) | -1.5 (+180) |
| Moneyline | +100 | +100 |
| Total | o8.5 (-111) | u8.5 (+108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Padres vs. Diamondbacks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Diamondbacks -1.5 | +180 |
| Moneyline | Padres | +100 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -111 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Padres vs. Diamondbacks game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB matchup between the Diamondbacks and Padres at Chase Field is scheduled to commence at 9:40 PM ET.
- Who: San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
- Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
- Time: 9:40 PM ET/6:40PM PT
- Venue: Chase Field
Conclusion
We predict the Padres, with a 50.6% win probability, will likely beat the Diamondbacks in Monday's MLB matchup.
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