The Philadelphia Phillies (73-59) meet the San Francisco Giants (62-68) Saturday in the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Oracle Park. First pitch is set for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Phillies vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Giants lead 3-1
The Phils were blown out Friday night by a 13-1 tune. RHP Kyle Gibson unraveled for 7 runs in 1 2/3 IP, and they never recovered. Philadelphia has lost 4 of 5 games but still remains 3 1/2 games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the last NL Wild Card spot.
The Giants snapped a 7-game losing streak with the win. OF Joc Pederson led the charge with a home run and 5 RBIs.
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Phillies at Giants projected starters
RHP Noah Syndergaard vs. RHP Jakob Junis
Syndergaard (8-9, 3.98 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 110 2/3 IP.
- Allowed 5 ER on 9 H and 1 BB with 5 K in 5 2/3 IP to the Pittsburgh Pirates last time out Sunday
- 5 starts with Phillies: 3-1, 4.40 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 5.3 K/9
Junis (4-4, 4.04 ERA) makes his 15th start and 18th appearance. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 82 1/3 IP.
- Has not been good lately: 7.13 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over his last 5 starts
- Allowed 1 ER on 3 H and 2 BB with 3 K in 4 1/3 IP to Philadelphia May 31
Phillies at Giants odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:05 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Phillies -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Giants +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (+130) | Giants +1.5 (-160)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)
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Phillies at Giants picks and predictions
Prediction
Phillies 5, Giants 4
Money line
I look for the Phillies to respond offensively. The only question is whether the declining Syndergaard can keep them in the game. With the way Junis has pitched, I think they have enough to get it done.
Take the PHILLIES (-130).
Run line/Against the spread
I don’t trust either team on the RL, but I do like what I see with PHILLIES OVER 2.5 RUNS FIRST 5 INNINGS (+120). Junis has allowed 3 ER or more in 4 of his last 5 starts, and if you’re down with the Phils today, this one makes sense.
Over/Under
The wind is blowing straight out to centerfield at 6 mph. The last 4 Phillies games have averaged 17 runs per contest. The Over is obviously 4-0 in those games. The Over is 2-0-2 in Junis’ last 4 home starts against clubs with a winning record. There’s enough traction to take the OVER 8.5 (-105).
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