The Milwaukee Brewers (50-40) face the San Francisco Giants (45-43) Friday for the second game of their 4-game series. First pitch from Oracle Park is 10:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Brewer vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.
The Brewers took a 1-0 lead in the season series with a 3-2 win Thursday.
The Brewers are 6-6 in their last 12 games and hold a three-game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central.
The Giants had won 4 of their last 5 games before they lost the opener. They are in 3rd place in the NL West and trail the Dodgers by 13 games.
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Brewers at Giants projected starters
RHP Brandon Woodruff vs. LHP Alex Wood
Woodruff (7-3, 4.01 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 11.9 K/9 through 60 2/3 IP.
- Allowed 3 runs on 4 hits and 3 walks with 9 strikeouts in 6 innings in a 4-3 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday, receiving no decision.
- Had a 1.71 ERA over 4 starts prior to his last outing.
Wood (6-7, 4.43 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 through 85 1/3 IP.
- Pitched 7 scoreless innings and picked up the victory in a 12-0 win over the San Diego Padres in his last outing Sunday.
- He has allowed only 1 run in his last 12 innings across 2 starts.
Brewers 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 noon ET.
- Money line (ML): Brewers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Giants +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Brewers -1.5 (+130) | Giants +1.5 (-160)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)
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Brewers at Giants picks and predictions
Prediction
Brewers 4, Giants 3
Money line
The Brewers’ 29 road wins are the second most in the majors. They have won 7 of their last 9 road contests.
The Giants are 2-2 in the current homestand but have lost 8 of their last 12 home games.
Woodruff has been pitching very well as of late, so lean on that against a Giants team that has been held to 3 or fewer runs in 9 of their last 15 games.
Take BREWERS (-135).
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Run line/Against the spread
The Brewers, despite their stellar 29-21 road record, are only 23-27 ATS on the road — the 3rd-worst mark in baseball. They are 12-23 ATS as road favorites.
Five of the Giants’ last 10 losses have been by only 1 run, including the series opener.
Take GIANTS +1.5 (-160).
Over/Under
The Giants have been held to 3 or fewer runs 9 time in their last 15 games.
Four of Woodruff’s last 5 starts have had 7 or fewer runs.
Five of the Brewers’ last 7 games have had 7 or fewer runs.
Take UNDER 7.5 (-130).
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