San Francisco Giants (20-23) vs Miami Marlins (23-21)
Game Info: Friday, May 19, 2023 at 10:15 pm (Oracle Park)
Anthony DeSclafani (3-3) (3.06) vs Sandy Alcantara (1-4) (5.08)
Betting Odds: San Francisco Giants -111 / Miami Marlins -111 --- Over/Under: 7 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Miami Marlins and San Francisco Giants face off on Friday in an MLB showdown at Oracle Park.
Marlins Betting Preview
The Marlins sit with a 23-21 record overall and on Thursday they had good pitching. They only gave up three runs and they ended up winning by two. The Marlins are averaging 3.52 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.71 runs per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league, and they need the offense to be improved going forward. Jorge Soler has hit 11 home runs and driven in 24 RBIs. On the mound for the Marlins will be Sandy Alcantara who sits with a 1-4 record and an ERA of 4.91. In his last start against the Reds he went 7.2 innings giving up seven hits and six runs.
Giants Betting Preview
The Giants sit with a 20-23 record overall but they are coming off a win on Thursday. The Giants scored four runs in the first inning, and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Wilmer Flores had a good game finishing with two hits and two RBIs. The Giants are averaging 4.42 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.88 runs per game. The offense is ranked 17th while the pitching is ranked 22nd. On the mound for the Giants will be Anthony DeSclafani who sits with a 3-3 record and an ERA of 3.06.
Marlins vs Giants Trends
Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 overall. Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass. Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Marlins are 0-6 in Alcantaras last 6 starts with 5 days of rest. Marlins are 0-5 in Alcantaras last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Marlins are 1-5 in Alcantara's last 6 starts.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Marlins have struggled in Alcantara’s stats and it’s going to be no different in this game. DeSclafani sits with an ERA of 3.06 and he’s going to lockdown a Marlins offense that has had issues stringing together hits all season. The Giants will also score enough against Alcantara. Back the Giants on the money line.