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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres predictions for MLB Thursday.
The San Diego Padres will face the Arizona Diamondbacks, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Petco Park on Thursday, starting at 9:40 PM ET.
Griffin Canning (1-6, 6.71 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Padres, up against Merrill Kelly (6-8, 5.71 ERA) for the Diamondbacks.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Padres a slight edge with a 51.6% win probability over the Diamondbacks.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's Diamondbacks vs. Padres matchup, including best bets and picks.
Diamondbacks vs. Padres prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's MLB game between the Diamondbacks and Padres, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Padres a 51.6% chance of beating the Diamondbacks.
According to our model, the Diamondbacks (+1.5) have a 64.9% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 55.9% chance of going over,.
Diamondbacks vs. Padres odds [7/9/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Diamondbacks | Padres |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-182) | -1.5 (+174) |
| Moneyline | +113 | -115 |
| Total | o8.5 (-117) | u8.5 (+117) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Diamondbacks vs. Padres picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Diamondbacks +1.5 | polymarket-182 |
| Moneyline | Diamondbacks | novig+113 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | novig-117 |
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.
Diamondbacks vs. Padres game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB action between the Padres and Diamondbacks at Petco Park is scheduled to commence at 9:40 PM ET.
- Who: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres
- Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Time: 9:40 PM ET/6:40PM PT
- Venue: Petco Park
Conclusion
We predict the Padres, with a 51.6% win probability, will likely beat the Diamondbacks in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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