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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Philadelphia Phillies vs San Diego Padres predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The San Diego Padres will face the Philadelphia Phillies, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Petco Park on Tuesday, beginning at 9:40 PM ET.
Randy Vásquez (5-2, 2.96 ERA) will start on the mound for the Padres, pitting him against Aaron Nola (2-4, 6.04 ERA) for the Phillies.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Phillies a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Padres.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's Phillies vs. Padres matchup, including best bets and picks.
Phillies vs. Padres prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB game between the Phillies and Padres, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Phillies a 51% chance of beating the Padres.
According to our model, the 7.5-run over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Phillies vs. Padres odds [5/26/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Phillies | Padres |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -104 | -109 |
| Total | o7.5 (-105) | u7.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Phillies 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Phillies | -104 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | -105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Phillies vs. Padres game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB game between the Padres and Phillies at Petco Park is scheduled to start at 9:40 PM ET.
- Who: Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres
- Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- Time: 9:40 PM ET/6:40PM PT
- Venue: Petco Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Padres in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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