The Philadelphia Phillies (54-39) and the San Diego Padres (50-43) open a 3-game series Friday at Petco Park in San Diego. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Phillies vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Phillies won two of three games against the Padres with another being postponed. Since then, the Phillies are 3-3, while the Padres are 4-3. San Diego has yet to put together a winning streak over 13 games,

The Philadelphia Phillies have positioned themselves to be buyers at the MLB trade deadline thanks to one of the best

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has historically operated with a go-big-or-go-home mentality, so it's not a surprise the team is believed to be looking to make a big splash prior to the July 31 trade deadline.

As the Phillies assess the potential options, they've reportedly indicated interest in a pair of relievers in the American League, with one standing out as a potential star addition. "The Phillies have a specific interest in the American League Central;