The San Francisco Giants (48-47) continue their 7-game road trip with the 1st of 3 games against the Arizona Diamondbacks (42-53) Monday. First pitch is 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.
The season series is tied 3-3.
The Giants have lost the first 4 games of their road trip as they were swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers to open their 2nd half. They won 7 of 9 to close out the 1st half of the season before the All-Star break.
The Diamondbacks took 2-of-3 games from the Washington Nationals but dropped the series finale Sunday. It was their 1st series win since taking 2-of-3 contests from the Giants July 4-6.
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Giants at Diamondbacks projected starters
RHP Jakob Junis vs. LHP Tyler Gilbert
Junis (4-1, 3.06 ERA) makes his 8th start and 11th appearance. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 through 50 IP.
- The Giants have won each of his last 4 starts.
- Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 6 of his 7 starts this season.
Gilbert (0-3, 5.34 ERA) makes his 7th start and 8th appearance. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 5.3 K/9 through 30 1/3 IP.
- Started against the Giants July 5 after he was recalled from the minors. He went 3 2/3 innings and allowed only 1 run on 4 hits in a 6-2 win.
- The Diamondbacks are 1-5 when he starts.
Giants at Diamondbacks 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 8:41 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Giants -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants -1.5 (+122) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-150)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)
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Giants at Diamondbacks picks and predictions
Prediction
Giants 5, Diamondbacks 4
Money line
The Giants have lost 4 straight games but all were to the red-hot Dodgers. They are 25-19 against teams that are .500 or below.
Junis has also pitched very well in a starting role this season, having allowed 2 or fewer runs in all but 1 of his starts.
The Diamondbacks really struggle against winning teams. They are 18-32 against teams above .500. Only 3 teams have fewer wins against winning teams.
Take the GIANTS (-130).
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Run line/Against the spread
The Giants are 45-50 ATS this season overall but are 27-20 ATS on the road.
The Diamondbacks’ 54-41 ATS mark is the 4th-best in all of baseball. They are 28-23 ATS at home. They have covered the spread in 4 of their 6 games against the Giants.
Six of Arizona’s last 8 losses have been by 1 run.
Take the DIAMONBACKS +1.5 (-155).
Over/Under
Three of the 6 games between these teams this season have had 10 or more total runs.
All 3 of Gilbert’s starts since being recalled have had 9 or fewer total runs.
Junis’ last 3 starts and 4 of his 7 this season have had fewer than 10 runs.
Take UNDER 9.5 (-130).
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