The set-up: This series features a couple of interesting match-ups on the mound and this is one of them. However, for a number of different reasons I think this one favors Robbie Ray and the hard-hitting Diamondbacks. The home side sends the erratic Matt Harvey to the hill.


The pitchers: Ray is so far 3-2 with a 4.92 ERA. He most recently gave up two earned runs off seven hits while striking out eight over six innings in a no-decision to the Giants on Sunday. Ray has not been able to carry over his 2017 momentum, but note that he's been at his best on the road by going 2-1 with a 2.57 ERA.


Harvey is so far 5-7 with a 5.37 ERA. He most recently gave up five runs off nine hits while striking out one over four innings in a loss to Washington on Saturday. Five of the nine hits he gave up went for extra-bases. Note that he owns a terrible 5.48 ERA at home.


The pick: I think Ray's consistency on the road carries over here, while all signs point to another long night for Harvey in front of the home town crowd. Lay the price.