San Francisco Giants (68-70) vs Arizona Diamondbacks (77-61)
Game Info: Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 3:45 pm (Oracle Park)
The Line: Betting Odds: San Francisco Giants -140 / Arizona Diamondbacks +120 — Over/Under: 7.5
The Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Francisco Giants meet Thursday in MLB action from Oracle Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Arizona Diamondbacks will start Merrill Kelly and Kelly is 4-0 with a 4.30 ERA and 33 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against San Francisco, Kelly is 2-2 with a 4.75 ERA and 22 strikeouts. Blake Snell will get the start for the Giants and is 2-3 with a 3.56 ERA and 114 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against Arizona, Snell is 3-2 with a 2.64 ERA and 37 strikeouts.
Arizona Diamondbacks Recap
The Arizona Diamondbacks come into this one looking to complete the sweep after taking out the Giants on Wednesday by a final score of 6-4. The series win for Arizona helps them bounce back from series losses to the Dodgers and Mets over the last week.
Diamondbacks Strengthening Hold On NL Wild Card Spot
Going into Wednesday’s matchup, Ketel Marte leads the Diamondbacks with 130 hits in addition to a .298 batting average and 20 doubles with 30 home runs and 81 RBIs while Lourdes Gurriel Jr. also has 17 home runs and 70 RBIs as well this season. Corbin Carroll has a team-high 24 stolen bases, 12 triples, 19 home runs, and 65 RBIs while Eugenio Suarez has 23 home runs, a team-high 86 RBIs, and 146 strikeouts this season. Christian Walker also has 23 home runs with 72 RBIs of his own in addition to 116 strikeouts this season.
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win
- The Diamondbacks have won each of their last 11 games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Giants have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last eight road games following a road win.
- The Giants have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six Thursday-day home games against NL West opponents.
San Francisco Giants Recap
The San Francisco Giants will try to rebound after another frustrating performance in Wednesday’s loss. The loss extended San Fran’s losing streak, which includes losses to the Marlins, Brewers, and Mariners over the last two weeks.
Giants Running Out Of Time
Entering Wednesday, Thairo Estrada has 79 hits along with 9 home runs and 47 RBIs while also chipping in 15 doubles. Michael Conforto has 85 hits with 15 home runs, 24 doubles, and 55 RBIs while Matt Chapman has 126 hits of his own alongside 33 doubles with 22 homers, 69 RBIs, and 13 stolen bases. Chapman also has the dubious distinction of leading the Giants with 141 strikeouts this season. Heliot Ramos has 20 home runs and 67 RBIs as well this year.
Why the San Francisco Giants will win
- The Giants have won each of their last six-day games against NL West opponents following a loss.
- The Diamondbacks have lost five of their last six games at Oracle Park following a win.
- The Giants have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four road games against the Giants following a win.
Diamondbacks vs. Giants Prediction
I’m on the Diamondbacks here. San Francisco looks defeated, and while Snell has been their ace and has been rolling in recent outings, at home, his level of competition hasn’t been anything to write home about. Arizona’s crushing left-handed pitching in the last couple of weeks and San Fran’s bats have gone radio silent against righties in that same timeframe. I think all of the value is on Arizona in this one. Give me the Diamondbacks.