The Arizona Diamondbacks (72-84) continue their season-ending road trip with the 1st game of a three-game series Friday against the San Francisco Giants (78-78). First pitch is at 10:15 p.m. ET at Oracle Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Diamondbacks lead 9-7
The Diamondbacks split their 2-game set with the Houston Astros with a 5-2 win Wednesday and have won 4 of their last 8 games. They are assured of not finishing in last place in the NL West.
The Giants completed a 3-game sweep over the Colorado Rockies and have won 4 games in a row and 9 of their last 10 games, including 2 over the Diamondbacks in Phoenix.
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Diamondbacks at Giants projected starters
RHP Merrill Kelly vs. RHP Alex Cobb
Kelly (13-7, 3.13 ERA) makes his 32nd start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 189 2/3 IP.
- Is 3-0 with 1.53 ERA in 5 starts this season vs. the Giants
- His last start was a 5-2 win Sturday over the Giants, allowing 2 R on 4 H in 7 IP with 1 BB and 6 K
Cobb (6-7, 3.67 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 139 2/3 IP.
- Is 1-2 with 4.70 ERA in 4 starts against Arizona
- Giants are 9-17 when he starts
Diamondbacks at Giants odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:38 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Diamondbacks +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Giants -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-210) | Giants -1.5 (+170)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +112 | U: -140)
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Diamondbacks at Giants picks and predictions
Prediction
Diamondbacks 4, Giants 3
Money line
Kelly has been great against the Giants this season.
The Giants have been rolling but their 1 loss in their last 10 games was to Kelly and the Diamondbacks.
The Diamondbacks will likely win at least 1 game this series. Kelly on the mound is their best shot.
Take the DIAMONDBACKS (+105).
Run line/Against the spread
The Diamondbacks are No. 2 in the majors in covering the spread on the road at 46-29 ATS.
The Giants are 34-44 ATS at home.
Arizona is 12-4 ATS against San Francisco.
However, at -210, it isn’t worth the action, especially if you think they can win outright. Take the money line bet on Arizona and PASS on the spread.
Over/Under
Seven of the 13 games the 2 teams have played have had 8 or more runs but only 1 of the last 7 has.
Five of the Giants’ last 10 games have had 8 or more total runs.
Nine of Arizona’s last 12 have had 7 or fewer and 4 of Kelly’s last 5 starts have had fewer than 8 runs.
Take UNDER 7.5 (-140).
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