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Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (39-49) take on the San Francisco Giants (44-42) in the 3rd and final game of their series Wednesday afternoon. First pitch is 3:45 p.m. ET at Oracle Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Diamondbacks lead the season series 3-2.

After taking Monday’s series opener 4-3, the D-backs were blasted 13-0 Tuesday night as starter Dallas Keuchel lasted only 2 1/3 innings, allowing 8 runs  (7 earned). They have lost 5 of their last 7 games.

The Giants have now won 3 of their last 4 games following a 9-game stretch in which they lost 8. They hit 5 homers in Tuesday’s win.

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Diamondbacks at Giants projected starters

RHP Zac Gallen vs. RHP John Brebbia

Gallen (4-2, 3.62 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 87 IP.

  • Has not been able to find his early-mojo. After sitting at a 1.14 ERA after his start on May 19, he has seen his ERA go up in 7 of his last 9 starts.
  • His ERA in June was 5.26 and it is 5.73 so far in July

Brebbia (4-1, 2.39 ERA) makes his 3rd start in 41 appearances, as the Giants will go with a bullpen game. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 37 2/3 IP.

  • Went 1 scoreless inning in the 2 other games this season he opened.
  • Has not allowed a run in 5 appearances in July and had a 1.69 ERA in June.

Diamondbacks 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 10:02 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Diamondbacks +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Giants -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-190) | Giants -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Diamondbacks at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 5, Diamondbacks 4

Money line

The Diamondbacks have failed to win their last 5 road series and are 17-23 on the road.

The Giants have found some offense, scoring 12 or more runs in 2 of their last 3 games.

Gallen has an ERA over 5 in the months of June and July, while the Giants’ bullpen has a total ERA this season of 4.22.

Take the GIANTS (-135).

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Run line/Against the spread

The Diamondbacks are 23-17 ATS on the road this season and 49-39 ATS overall. They have covered the spread in 6 of their last 9 games and 4 of their last 6 losses have been by only 1 run.

The Giants are 15-28 ATS at home this season.

Gallen has the potential to shut down the Giants’ bats but has not been great recently, while the San Francisco bullpen ranks only 21st in the majors in ERA.

But betting the Diamondbacks to cover as a single bet is not worth the action at -190. PASS. 

Over/Under

Six of the Giants’ last 10 games have had 9 or more runs.

Eight of the last 12 games for Arizona have had 9 or more runs.

Take OVER 8.5 (+100).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (38-48) kick off a 6-game road trip Monday night with the 1st of 3 games against the San Francisco Giants (43-41). First pitch is 9:45 p.m. ET at Oracle Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Diamondbacks lead the season series 2-1.

After taking 2 of 3 games from the Giants at home, the Diamondbacks lost 3 of 4 to the Colorado Rockies. They have lost 6 of their last 9 games overall and have fallen into a tie for last place in the NL West.

The Giants won the last 2 games of their road series against the San Diego Padres to salvage a tie in the series. They are 3-8 in their last 11 games.

Diamondbacks at Giants projected starters

RHP Merrill Kelly vs. RHP Alex Cobb

Kelly (7-5, 3.42 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 97 1/3 IP.

  • Pitched well in a no-decision in his last outing, a 7-5 loss Wednesday to the Giants with 6 1/3 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 3 BB and 6 K.
  • Has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 10 of 17 starts this season.

Cobb (3-3, 4.74 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 in 57 IP.

  • No-decision in Giants’ 7-5 win over the D-backs Wednesday with 6 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 1 BB and 3 K.
  • Prior to Wednesday’s start, he allowed only 4 ER in 19 1/3 innings over 4 starts.

Diamondbacks 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 11:31 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Diamondbacks +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Giants -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-165) | Giants -1.5 (+133)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

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Diamondbacks at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 6, Giants 4

Money line

After a rough patch in May, Kelly seems to have gotten things back on track to match his early-season play. He has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 3 of his last 4 starts and 4 of his last 6.

Arizona’s offense has scored 5 or more runs in 8 of its last 10 games.

The Giants, though, despite winning their last 2, have been scuffling. Before winning their last 2, they had only 1 win in their previous 9 contests. They have scored 3 or fewer runs in 8 of their last 11 games.

Take DIAMONDBACKS (+130).

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Run line/Against the spread

Arizona’s 48-38 ATS record is the 4th-best in all of baseball. They are 22-16 ATS on the road.

The Giants are 41-43 ATS overall and 14-27 ATS at home.

If you aren’t sure about Arizona outright, it is still a good bet to take the DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-165).

Over/Under

As previously mentioned, the Diamondbacks have scored 5 or more runs in 8 of their last 10 games. Their last 11 wins have all had totals of 8 or more runs.

The Giants have had 7 of their last 9 games with 8 or more total runs.

Take OVER 7.5 (-122).

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San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The San Diego Padres (49-37) host the San Francisco Giants (42-41) Sunday for their 4-game series finale at Petco Park. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Padres odds with MLB picks and predictions.

San Diego has won 2 of the first 3 meetings. However, the Giants beat the Padres, 3-1, Saturday thanks to a complete-game, 12-strikeout gem thrown by San Francisco SP Carlos Rodon.

Season series: San Diego leads 6-3, and the Padres have a plus-3 run differential in those meetings.

Giants at Padres projected starters

LHP Alex Wood vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore

Wood is 5-7 with a 4.83 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 78 1/3 IP over 16 starts.

  • Last start: No-decision in San Francisco’s 6-2 loss at the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday with 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 BB and 4 K.
  • 2022 vs. the Padres: 0-1 with an 8.59 ERA (7 1/3 IP, 7 ER), 13 H, 1 HR, 3 BB and 10 K in 2 starts.

Gore is 4-3 with a 3.18 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 65 IP across 12 starts and 1 bullpen outing.

  • Last start: No-decision in San Diego’s 4-2 win Sunday at the Los Angeles Dodgers with 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 4 BB and 3 K.
  • 2022 vs. the Giants: One start — a 10-1 win May 22 in San Francisco — with 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB and 6 K.

Giants at Padres odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Giants +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Padres -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants -1.5 (+165) | Padres +1.5 (-205)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Giants at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 4, Giants 3

Money line

BET PADRES (-125) because they are better vs. left-handed pitching, and San Diego’s bullpen is stronger than San Francisco’s.

The Padres are 20-10 vs. lefty starters while the Giants are 15-10 against lefties. San Diego’s lineup ranks ahead of San Francisco’s vs. left-handed pitching in wRC+ (104-103), wOBA (.313-.312), K/BB rate (0.45-0.38) and hard-hit rate (28.9-27.2%), per FanGraphs, and runs per 9 (4.82-4.76).

Also, San Diego’s bullpen is 7th in xFIP (3.66), 4th in K/BB rate (3.22) and 5th in WHIP (1.13), per FanGraphs. Whereas San Francisco’s bullpen has a 4.14 xFIP (ranked 22nd), a 2.41 K/BB rate (21st) and a 1.36 WHIP (26th).

That said, I’d only BET a half-unit on the PADRES (-125) since there’s sketchy reverse line movement in the betting market. Most of the action is on San Diego, but the line is moving towards San Francisco, according to Pregame.com. I’m nervous that the oddsmakers are laying a trap.

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Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’m not confident enough to “sprinkle” on the RL regardless of how chunky it is because San Diego has flipped to RL underdogs with the Giants moving to RL favorites.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 7.5 (+105).

There’s a “line freeze” in the betting market for the total since a vast majority of the action is on the Over 7.5 (-130), per Pregame.com, but the total hasn’t budged off the opener. It’s suspicious whenever the oddsmakers don’t adjust the line according to the market movement.

Also, the Giants are 7-9-1 O/U as road underdogs. The Padres are 15-19-1 O/U as home favorites and 12-20 O/U vs. NL West foes.

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San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The San Francisco Giants (40-38) and Arizona Diamondbacks (36-44) meet at 9:40 p.m. ET Tuesday for the 2nd of a 3-game series at Chase Field in Phoenix. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Arizona leads 1-0 after an 8-3 triumph in the Fourth of July series opener.

The Giants have lost 5 straight games, scoring just 12 runs along the way. San Francisco will look to snap that streak against a club it dominated a year ago. S.F. topped Arizona 17 times in 19 games in 2021.

The Diamondbacks — a team averaging a below-average 4.21 runs per game — have found some offense of late. Arizona has scored 29 runs in their last 4 games, going 2-2.

Giants at Diamondbacks projected starters

LHP Alex Wood vs. LHP Tyler Gilbert

Wood (5-7, 5.03 ERA) owns a 1.36 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 through 73 1/3 IP in 15 starts.

  • Has coughed up 15 R in his last 17 1/3 IP on the road.
  • Does well to limit hard contact, but has been beaten up by a .340 batting average on balls in play.

Gilbert (0-3, 7.88 ERA) has appeared in 4 games this season (3 starts) in his 2nd MLB season. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 16 IP.

  • Being called up from Triple-A for his 1st MLB action since June 7.
  • Clocked a 3.10 ERA in 40 IP last season.

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 11:52 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Giants -180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Diamondbacks +145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL): Giants -1.5 (-108) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)

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Giants at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 6, Diamondbacks 3

Money line

Arizona’s recent offense has been buoyed by the club going 12-of-32 (.375) with runners in scoring position in its last 4 games.

Wood is likely undervalued a bit. He’s a ground-ball pitcher, and the D-backs have faltered against such. The Giants have the better bullpen, and it’s 1 that is better rested in key slots.

San Francisco is the lean … up to -165. PASS otherwise.

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Run line/Against the spread

GIANTS -1.5 (-108) is the best play as currently listed. It wasn’t that long ago when the Giants were playing at a .600-to-.650 clip for multi-week stretches.

Over/Under

The Under 9.5 … at -115 … makes sense. PASS otherwise.

Both clubs have some underlying numbers that support better run prevention than what they have posted so far.

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Chicago White Sox at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago White Sox at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (37-39) and San Francisco Giants (40-36) cap off a 3-game interleague series Sunday afternoon at Oracle Park. First pitch is slated for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Chicago leads 2-0.

The White Sox have taken the first 2 games of this series and are an impressive 9-4 in their last 13 road games. Over that stretch, Chicago has logged a .790 OPS while averaging 5.42 runs per game.

The Giants have struggled offensively at home lately and are just 3-9 in their last 12 games.

White Sox at Giants projected starters

RHP Lucas Gioloto vs. RHP John Brebbia

Giolito (4-4, 5.19 ERA) has made 13 starts this season. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 in 69 1/3 IP.

  • Was solid in his last start (2 R in 6 IP at the Los Angeles Angels Monday), but his 5.19 ERA comes on the heels of logging a 3.47 ERA the last 3 years (2019-21).
  • Has coughed up multiple home runs in 6 of his last 11 starts. Being barreled up on 11.4% of balls in play (up from 6.7% last season).

Brebbia (3-1, 2.70 ERA) gets start in what figures as a bullpen game for the Giants. The righty reliever has made 1 start in 36 appearances this season. He’s has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 33 1/3 IP.

  • Owns a 3.30 ERA over 215 career games.
  • Last started a game June 3. Went 1 inning versus Miami.

White Sox 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 8:36 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: White Sox -105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Giants -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL): White Sox -1.5 (+155) | Giants +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)

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White Sox at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 4, Giants 3

Money line

Chicago’s record is a tad suspect because of a 13-8 mark in 1-run games. But the Pale Hose have been better in the bullpen of late.

Giolito has pitched through a very tough schedule. With his solid effort last time out, peg the White Sox as being worthy of a level wager here. BACK CHICAGO (-105).

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Run line/Against the spread

PASS: Avoid the added juice.

Over/Under

Both clubs have underlying analytics that indicate a bit of bad luck in the run-prevention department. Giolito has been hammered by fly balls leaving  on an 18.5% clip and by a batting average on all balls in play of .360.

Despite the forecast for a double-digit breeze aiding the batters, there is some leverage on the UNDER 8.5 (-120).

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Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds (24-46) face the San Francisco Giants (38-32) Saturday in the 2nd of a 3-game set at Oracle Park. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Cincinnati leads 3-1

The Reds don’t lead many season series with the 2nd-worst record in baseball, but they added to it Friday night with a 4-2 victory. RHP Graham Ashcraft went 8 superb innings with 8 K’s. The win snapped a 7-game losing streak.

The Giants have hit a snag as losers of 5 of their last 6 games. Four of those have been by 1 run. Their bullpen has been an issue, though, with a 4.07 ERA on the season, which is in the lower half of MLB.

Reds at Giants projected starters

LHP Mike Minor vs. RHP Logan Webb

Minor (1-3, 6.97 ERA) makes his 5th start on the season. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 20 2.3 innings.

  • Has given up at least 3 ER in each start, 7 HR allowed in 4 GS
  • 8 BB in his last 18 2/3 IP
  • Current Giants hitting just .224 in 74 career plate appearances against him

Webb (6-2, 3.26 ERA) toes the rubber for the 15th time. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 85 2/3 innings.

  • Has allowed 1 ER with 16 K’s in last 14 IP
  • Slightly better at home: 4-1 with a 2.74 ERA, 8.0 K/9 vs. 2-1, 3.77 ERA, 7.7 K/9
  • Current Reds hitters are hitless in 11 plate appearances against him

Reds 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 12:15 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Reds +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Giants -260 (bet $260 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-105) | Giants -1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Reds at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 5, Reds 4

Money line

There’s no way we’re considering the Giants -250 when they’ve lost 5 of 6 and 3 of 4 to the Reds this season. That said, if the Reds had a better pitcher on the bump like Hunter Greene or Tyler Mahle, I’d be all over them as ‘dogs today.

Instead, we’ll ride Webb’s hot streak and go GIANTS FIRST 5 INNINGS (-155) at a much more reasonable price.

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Run line/Against the spread

The Giants are just 13-21 on the run line at home. There’s no way I’d consider them by 2 runs in the stretch they’re in below +150.

I don’t trust the Reds to stay within a run either. The Reds have scored 3 runs or more in 9 of 10 games. I’d consider a small-unit wager on REDS OVER 2.5 RUNS (-115).

Over/Under

It’s a cool day in the bay with temperatures expected around 57 degrees and a small, 3-mph wind blowing out.

The Giants are quietly 4th in baseball with 4.92 runs per game, and we already mentioned Cincinnati has plated 3 in 9 of 10. Minor has had major problems keeping it in the park.

For such a small number, I’ll LEAN OVER 7.5 (-107).

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Cincinnati Red at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds (23-46) open a 6-game road trip with the 1st of 3 games against the San Francisco Giants (38-31), who open an 8-game homestand. Friday’s 1st pitch is 10:15 p.m. ET at Oracle Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Giants lead the season series 2-1.

The Reds are mired in a 7-game losing streak and have dropped 11 of their last 14 games, though they did go 3-3 in their last road trip. They are coming off a 10-5 loss Thursday to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Giants come home after a 3-4 road trip, including losing lost 3 of 4 games to the Atlanta Braves in their last series.

Reds at Giants projected starters

RHP Graham Ashcraft vs. RHP Alex Cobb

Ashcraft (3-1, 3.51 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 5.1 K/9 in 33 1/3 IP.

  • The Reds won his first 5 starts of the season but he suffered the loss in a 7-3 defeat June 18 vs. Millwaukee Brewers (5 IP, 8 H, 6 ER, 2 BB and 4 K).
  • Has allowed 10 runs (all earned) on 17 hits in his last 9 2/3 innings.

Cobb (3-2, 5.62 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 in 41 2/3 IP.

  • In his first start after coming off the injured list, Cobb had a no-decision in a 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates June 19 with 4 IP, 2 R, 4 H,  1 BB and 2 K.
  • Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 6 of his 9 starts; has allowed 6 or more in 2 starts.

Reds at Giants odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Reds +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Giants -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-125) | Giants -1.5 (+102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Reds at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 6, Reds 3

Money line

The Reds are tied for the fewest wins in all of baseball and are riding a 7-game losing streak. Their 11 road wins are tied for the fewest in the majors.

The Giants have lost 4 of their last 5 games, but are 8-5 in their last 13 games. They are 19-14 at home and have won 8 of their last 10 games there.

But PASS on the ML because there isn’t enough money to be made on a single bet. Bet the Giants to win as part of a parlay bet, but look to the run line and total for better bets for this game.

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Run line/Against the spread

Six of the 7 losses in the Reds’ losing streak have been by 2 or more runs. They are 30-39 ATS overall this season.

The Giants are 36-33 ATS this season and have covered the spread in 11 of their last 13 games. Seven of their last 8 wins have been by at least 2 runs.

Take the GIANTS -1.5 (+102).

Over/Under

The Reds’ last 11 games have all had 8 or more runs. They have allowed 5 or more runs in 7 straight games.

Only 5 of the Giants’ 13 games have had 8 or more runs, but 2 of their last 3 did.

Take OVER 7.5 (-115).

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San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The San Francisco Giants (37-29) meet the Atlanta Braves (39-29) Tuesday for the 2nd of their 4-game series at Truist Park with the first pitch scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Atlanta won the series opener 2-1 Monday with a walk-off RBI single by Braves IF Orlando Arcia in the bottom of the 9th. Tuesday’s meeting was their 1st of the year.

Giants at Braves projected starters

RHP Anthony DeSclafani vs. RHP Spencer Strider  

DeSclafani (0-1, 6.38 ERA) is making his 4th start of the season for San Francisco. He’s been on the IL since late April with right ankle inflammation.

  • Last start: Lost 6-2 April 21 at the New York Mets with 5 IP, 5 ER, 9 H, 2 HR, 1 BB and 4 K.
  • 2021 vs. the Braves: 0-2 with a 5.00 ERA (9 IP, 5 ER), 12 H, 3 HR, 0 BB and 10 K in 2 starts.

Strider is 3-2 with a 2.45 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 13.9 K/9 in 44 IP over 4 starts and 11 relief appearances in his first full year in the MLB.

  • Last start: Won 8-2 Wednesday at the Washington Nationals with 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 1 H, 1 HR, 2 BB and 11 K.
  • This is Strider’s 1st start vs. the Giants.

Giants at Braves odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Giants +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Braves -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-140) | Braves -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

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Giants at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 6, Giants 4

Money line

RISK 1 unit on the BRAVES (-175) instead of betting to 1 unit because of their price. But, Atlanta has a decisive edge in the pitching department and has seen significant sharp line movement.

Strider has been fantastic so far in The Show and has nasty stuff. He grades in the 88th percentile or better in expected ERA, expected batting average, wOBA and slugging percentage, whiff rate and K%, per Statcast. Also, Atlanta’s bullpen is 3rd in ERA, 4th in WHIP and 1st in FIP, per FanGraphs.

Finally, close to 90% of the money is on the Braves and their ML has been increased from a -151 opener due to a flood of sharp money (according to Pregame.com). The total bets made a nearly split between the 2 sides but the sharper bettors are staking Atlanta.

If your standard unit is $100 then “flat-BET” that on the BRAVES (-175) to earn a $57.14 profit instead of betting $175 to win $100.

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Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

Strider’s lone issue in the big leagues has been his command and San Francisco’s lineup doesn’t chase pitches outside of the zone and has a high BB% vs. right-handed pitching. In fact, the Giants hit right-handed pitching much better than the Braves making Atlanta’s RL a no-go Tuesday.

Over/Under

LEAN to the OVER 9.5 (+110) only because the Over 9.5 (-135) appears to be the sharper side and Atlanta’s ML is my favorite wager in this game.

However, the Braves are 19-11-2 O/U as home favorites, Truist Park is a hitter-friendly venue (7th in park factor) and the weather conditions are hitter-friendly with forecasts of temperatures in the low-90s and a light breeze out to center field.

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San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The San Francisco Giants (37-28) open a four-game road series against the Atlanta Braves (38-29) Monday. First pitch is 7:20 p.m. ET at Truist Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.

This is the first game between the two teams this season.

The Giants lost 4-3 in the series finale Sunday 4-3 to the Pittsburgh Pirates but took 2 of 3 games in the road series. They have won 7 of their last 9 games overall.

The Braves lost 2 of 3 games to the Chicago Cubs but won the finale on Sunday 6-0 to finish their road trip 4-2. They have won 15 of their last 17 games.

Giants at Braves projected starters

RHP Logan Webb vs. LHP Max Fried

Webb (6-2, 3.43 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 through 78 2/3 IP.

  • Threw 7 scoreless innings with 5 hits allowed in his last start as he picked up the win in a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals Tuesday.
  • The Giants are 9-4 in his starts this season.

Fried (7-2, 2.90 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 through 80 2/3 IP.

  • Has won his last 7 decisions.
  • The Braves are 9-4 in his starts and have won his last 5 appearances.

Giants at Braves 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 7:43 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Giants +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Braves -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-170) | Braves -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)

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Giants at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 4, Braves 3

Money line

The Giants have been on a little roll, but not like the one the Braves have been on. The Braves had a 14-game win streak that was snapped in their last series and have won 15 of 17 games while the Giants have won 7 of their last 9 contests.

Both teams are 9-4 with tonight’s starters on the mound.

The Giants are 18-14 on the road and the Braves are 20-14 at home.

Atlanta is 12-14 against teams with winning records, while the Giants are 17-15.

I am going to LEAN GIANTS (+125).

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Run line/Against the spread

The Giants are 32-33 ATS overall this season but 19-13 ATS on the road.

The Braves are 36-31 ATS on the season and 15-19 ATS at home.

Fried allowed 4 runs in 5 2/3 innings in his last outing while Webb threw 7 scoreless frames in his last start.

Take the GIANTS +1.5 (-170).

Over/Under

This will have the feel of a playoff matchup despite that it’s still June with two aces on the mound.

Four of the Giants’ last 5 games and 6 of the last 8 have had 7 or fewer runs.

The Braves, though, have had 8 or more runs in 6 of their last 8 contests.

Take UNDER 7.5 (-120).

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San Francisco Giants at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s San Francisco Giants at Pittsburgh Pirates odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The San Francisco Giants (35-27) open a 3-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (25-37) Friday at PNC Park. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m. ET Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Pirates odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting. Pittsburgh took 4 of 7 from San Francisco last season.

The Giants hit the road after a 6-3 home stand. San Francisco is 3 games over-.500 (16-13) in 29 road games. Giants pitching has been dialed in of late and owns a tidy 2.81 ERA since May 25.

The Pirates are back at home after a 1-7 road trip. The Bucs beat the Cardinals Wednesday to snap a 9-game skid. During the 9 games, Pittsburgh batted just .190/.236/.309 (.545 OPS).

Giants at Pirates projected starters

LHP Carlos Rodon vs. RHP Zach Thompson

Rodon (5-4, 3.18 ERA) makes his 13th start of the 2022 campaign. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 in 65 IP.

  • Won Sunday start against the Los Angeles Dodgers with 6 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 3 BB and 8 K.
  • Has a 1.80 ERA in his last 3 starts.

Thompson (3-4, 4.50 ERA) has posted a 1.36 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 12 games (11 starts) through 50 IP.

  • Notched a 3.24 ERA, 1.21 WHIP in 75 IP in 2021 rookie season with the Miami Marlins.
  • Made just 67 pitches in Saturday loss at the Atlanta Braves with 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H (2 HR), 1 BB and 4 K.

Giants at Pirates 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 8:36 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Giants -205 (bet $205 to win $100) | Pirates +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Run line (RL): Giants -1.5 (-120) | Pirates +1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Giants at Pirates picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 5, Pirates 3

Money line

At 3.42 runs per game and 5.05 allowed, the Pirates are way out too far over their skis in having a .403 win percentage.

The Giants are the superior club offensively and on the mound (they do themselves no favors defensively). They are worthy of two-thirds attention in this spot. But the current tag offers no leverage: PASS.

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Run line/Against the spread

TAKE SAN FRANCISCO -1.5 (-120).

Strength of schedule is an often overlooked aspect of MLB betting. The Giants have played the much tougher slate so far, especially in regard to quality of hitting faced. Rodon and a rested Giants bullpen — one that has pitched quite well on the road — make for some value here.

Over/Under

Subsurface numbers for San Francisco pitching and batting say Under. Pirates batting comparisons and the weather report (warm with an outward-blowing batter’s wind) say Over.

Call it a tie, and SIT THIS ONE OUT.

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