Marlins vs Giants Prediction - MLB Picks 5/21/23

San Francisco Giants (21-24) vs Miami Marlins (24-22)

Game Info: Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 4:05 pm (Oracle Park)

Alex Wood (0-0) (2.87) vs Jesus Luzardo (3-2) (3.16)

Betting Odds: San Francisco Giants -120 / Miami Marlins +100 --- Over/Under: 7.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Miami Marlins and San Francisco Giants face off on Sunday in an MLB showdown at Oracle Park. On Saturday it was the Marlins that were able to secure the 1-0 victory.

Marlins Betting Preview

The Marlins sit with a 24-22 record overall and on Saturday the pitching was the difference not giving up any runs. The Marlins are averaging 3.46 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.56 runs per game. The offense is ranked 30th while hte pitching is ranked 17th. Even on Saturday when they won the offense only managed one run. Jorge Soler has hit 11 home runs and driven in 24 RBIs. On the mound for the Marlins will be Jesus Luzardo who sits with a 3-2 record and an ERA of 3.16.

Giants Betting Preview

The Giants sit with a 21-24 record overall and on Saturday the offense was awful. The Giants finished with only three hits and that was enough to get the job done. The Giants are averaging 4.3 runs while their defense is giving up 4.76 runs per game. JD Davis has hit seven home runs and driven in 23 RBIs. On the mound for the Giants will be Alex Wood who sits with a 0-0 record and an ERA of 2.87. In his last start against the Phillies he went 4.2 innings giving up four hits and two runs.

Marlins vs Giants Trends

Giants are 5-0 in Woods last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 5-0 in Luzardos last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series.Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Giants are 1-4 in Woods last 5 starts vs. National League East.

Shane’s Free Pick

The Marlins offense has been a big issue all season and it’s not going to be any better in this game. Wood has been strong this season sitting with an ERA of 2.87 and he’s going to really lockdown in this game. The Giants might not run up the score, but they will score enough to get the job done. Back the Giants on the money line.