MLB Baseball

ARI vs SD Prediction

July 8, 2026

10,000 Monte Carlo simulations

ARI vs SD prediction for July 8, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects SD 3.3 - ARI 3.1. SD is favored with a 53.1% win probability. The run line is -1.5 and the total is 8.5. Model projects 6.4 total runs.

SD
3.3
Projected Score
VS O/U 8.5
ARI
3.1
Projected Score
Win Probability
53.1%
46.9%
SDARI
-1.5
Run Line (SD)
8.5
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 53.7% (2,780 games)

Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile

ARI
135
SD
135

Starting Pitcher Matchup

Merrill Kelly R
ARI
FF26%92 mph12% whiff
CH25%88 mph28% whiff
FC16%91 mph11% whiff
Griffin Canning R
SD
FF27%94 mph15% whiff
SL25%87 mph38% whiff
CH23%90 mph22% whiff

Weather Impact

PETCO Park
70°F5 mph wind
HR: 1.000 Total: 0.998
neutral

Bullpen Comparison

ARI
3.28ERA
3.68FIP
8.28K/9
3.10BB/9
1.10WHIP
SD
3.15ERA
3.66FIP
8.41K/9
3.44BB/9
1.23WHIP

Betting Edges

RUN_LINE AWAY +1.5
-41.9% EV
-192
TOTAL OVER 8.5
-39.3% EV
-104
TOTAL UNDER 8.5
+27.7% EV
-118
ML HOME
-7.3% EV
-143
F5_ML HOME
-7.3% EV
-147
NRFI NRFI
+3.5% EV
-120

First 5 Innings & NRFI

ARI F5
1.8 runs
37.7% win
SD F5
2.1 runs
45.4% win
F5 Total
3.9
NRFI
59.6%
YRFI
40.4%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
0.81

HR Spotlight

Avg HRs
2.0
Over 0.5 HR
87%
Over 1.5 HR
61%
No HR
13%

Pitcher Strikeout Projections

Merrill Kelly
0.0 K projected
ARI | K/9: 0.0
Griffin Canning
0.0 K projected
SD | K/9: 0.0

Injury Report

ARI8 injured
Jordan Lawlar LF10-DAY-IL
Corbin Burnes SP60-DAY-IL
Michael Soroka SP15-DAY-IL
Ryne Nelson SP60-DAY-IL
A.J. Puk RP60-DAY-IL
Cristian Mena RP60-DAY-IL
+2 more
SD8 injured
Randy Vasquez SP15-DAY-IL
Manny Machado 3BDAY-TO-DAY
Samad Taylor LF10-DAY-IL
Jason Adam RP15-DAY-IL
Matt Waldron RP15-DAY-IL
Jeremiah Estrada RP15-DAY-IL
+2 more

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Edge Analysis

Moneyline
SD 53.1%
-2.2 pts
Run Line
-1.5
-2.2 pts
Total
8.5
+27.7 pts
How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets MLB Baseball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
Permanent record: this game page is retired 90 days after the event. The full graded MLB 2026 record — every pick, win rate, units and ROI — lives on the MLB 2026 season report card.

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