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Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Dodgers vs, San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (37-20) open a 3-game road series against the division-rival San Francisco Giants (30-26) Friday night. First pitch is 10:15 p.m. ET at Oracle Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Dodgers lead the season series 2-0.

The Dodgers, have won 2 games in a row and picked up a series win on the road against the Chicago White Sox. They got down 4-0 early and put up a 10-spot in the 5th and 6th innings. They are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

The Giants lost 2 of 3 games to the Rockies at home in their last series and are 3-5 in their last 8 games.

Dodgers at Giants projected starters

RHP Walker Buehler vs. RHP Jakob Junis

Buehler (6-2, 3.84 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 61 IP.

  • Buehler is coming off his worst start of the season, giving up 5 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks in 2 1/3 innings in a 9-4 loss to the Mets.
  • He has allowed 9 earned runs in his last 8 1/3 innings.
  • His velocity is down from last year. His 4-seam fastball has dropped from 95.3 mph to 95.1 mph, and his sinker has dropped from 95.3 mph to 94.9 mph.

Junis (3-1, 2.51 ERA) makes his 7th start and 9th appearance overall this season. He has a 0.93 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 43 IP.

  • The Giants are 4-2 in Junis’ 6 starts this season and have won his last 3 in a row.
  • He is coming off his best start of the year, throwing 6 innings and allowing on only 1 run on 2 hits in a 5-1 win over the Marlins.

Dodgers at Giants odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Dodgers -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Giants +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+105) | Giants +1.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Dodgers at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 7, Dodgers 6

Money line

The Giants have been very ordinary at home this season at 14-13, while the Dodgers are 20-10 on the road.

However, Buehler has not been pitching that well as of late, and the Giants have won Junis’ last 3 starts.

Including the playoffs, the Giants and Dodgers split their 24 games last season.

Take the GIANTS (+125) to win the opener outright for your best bet of the night.

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Run line/Against the spread

The Dodgers won the first 2 games of the season series at home 3-1 and 9-1, covering the spread in both games. They are 33-24 ATS overall this season and 19-11 ATS on the road.

The Giants are 25-31 ATS overall this season and are 8-19 ATS at home, the 2nd-worst mark in the majors.

With Junis as the starter, the Giants have won the game outright 4 times, lost by 1 once and lost by more than 1 run once. He put them in a great position to win.

The money line is the better bet if you like the Giants to win like I do, but they also have 8 one-run losses this year. To give yourself a little leeway, you can go with GIANTS +1.5 (-125), and it is still a worthwhile play.

Over/Under

Looking at the Giants’ wins this season, 9 of their last 11 have had at least 9 runs.

Three of Junis’ last four starts have had 11 or more runs.

Buehler’s last 3, and 4 of his last 5 starts, have had double-digit totals.

Take OVER 8.5 (-135).

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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (24-32) and San Francisco Giants (30-25) close out a 3-game set with a Thursday matinee at Oracle Park. First pitch is slated for a 3:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: San Francisco leads 6-2.

The Rockies had a 6.16 ERA in their previous 26 games, but Colorado pitching has held San Francisco to just 5 runs in splitting the first 2 games of the series. The Rockies 5.73 ERA overall ranks last in MLB.

The Giants rank in the league’s top 10 in both runs (5.05 per game, third) and runs allowed (4.53, ninth). Offensively, San Francisco is solid against both left- and right-handers, but the Giants are at their best against southpaws (.745 OPS).

Rockies at Giants projected starters

LHP Austin Gomber vs. RHP Logan Webb

Gomber (2-6, 6.54 ERA) owns a 1.47 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 through 52 1/3 IP in 10 starts.

  • Had a 4.11 ERA entering May 28 start but has been bludgeoned for 17 ER in 6 1/3 IP since.
  • Owns a 3.24 home ERA and a 5.91 road mark since 2020.

Webb (5-1, 3.82 ERA) has registered a 1.17 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 through 66 IP in 11 starts.

  • Dinged for 4 R in 4 2/3 IP in June 4 outing at Miami Marlins.
  • Owns a 3.28 ERA, 1.12 WHIP over 2021-22.
  • Has logged a career 3.05 ERA at Oracle Park.

Rockies at Giants odds and lines

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  • Money line: Rockies +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Giants -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL): Rockies +1.5 (+100) | Giants -1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Rockies at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 4, Rockies 3

Money line

Colorado is worthy of a look for a lean. For that lean to materialize, we should want at least +225 in return. So PASS, but keep an eye on the tag.

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Run line/Against the spread

The Frisco lineup leans left and that gets Gomber into some workable lanes. With a likable Under and the way some mid-home stand series finales have gone for the Giants, BACK THE ROCKIES +1.5 (+100).

Over/Under

Figure both offenses being a bit too far out over their skis overall, and this series was set up as one for Unders … and has delivered.

That’s the call for this one as well. Webb is solid, and Gomber figures as more of a high-4s ERA pitcher. Both bullpens are better than surface numbers indicate.

BACK THE UNDER 8.5 (-125). Consider a partial-unit play unless a better price comes along.

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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (24-31) and San Francisco Giants (29-25) meet  Wednesday for the second game of a 3-game series at Oracle Park. First pitch is slated for a 9:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: San Francisco leads 5-2. Colorado took game 1 of this series 5-3 Tuesday.

The Rockies had notched a 6.16 ERA over its previous 26 games, but RHP German Marquez and 3 relievers combined to pitch 8 scoreless innings after the Giants scored 3 runs in the first inning Tuesday.

The Giants were perhaps sleepwalking through much of Tuesday’s game in which they managed all of 5 hits. Tuesday’s affair was a return home after a 10-game road trip to Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and Miami.

Rockies at Giants projected starters

RHP Antonio Senzatela vs. LHP Alex Wood

Senzatela (2-3, 5.40 ERA) has registered a 1.97 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 3.6 K/9 through 35 IP across 8 starts.

  • Allowed 6 earned runs on 13 hits across 5 1/3 innings last Wednesday against the Miami Marlins in his last start.
  • Owns a 9.00 ERA and 2.18 WHIP over his last 3 turns.
  • Has posted a 3.51 ERA at home and a 5.30 mark on the road since 2020.

Wood (3-5, 4.66 ERA) has made 10 starts this season. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 48 1/3 IP.

  • Has held opponents to 3 runs or fewer in 5 of his last 6 starts.
  • Has allowed 3 ER in 9 2/3 IP in 2 starts against Colorado this season.
  • Owns a 3.20 ERA over his last 5 starts against the Rockies.

Rockies at Giants odds and lines

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  • Money line: Rockies +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Giants -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL): Rockies +1.5 (-112) | Giants -1.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

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Rockies at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 5, Rockies 3

Money line

PASS: the best leverage to be had here is on a low-scoring game with a line watch on the run line.

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Run line/Against the spread

Colorado is tough on southpaws, but Wood’s success against the Rockies is compelling. The San Francisco port-sider has been unduly hurt by a .353 batting average on balls in play and a high rate of fly balls leaving the yard.

PASS for now, but keep an eye on this one. A play on the Giants at +100 or better has leverage.

Over/Under

Figure both offenses being a bit too far out over their skis overall. Depending on the starters, this series sets up as one for Unders having value. That angle produced a win Tuesday.

Both starters have been working through the amped-up traffic of high batting averages on balls in play.

BACK THE UNDER 8.5 (-102).

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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

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

The Colorado Rockies (23-31) and San Francisco Giants (29-24) meet  Tuesday in the opener of a 3-game series at Oracle Park. First pitch in the NL West battle is slated for a 9:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: San Francisco leads 5-1. The Giants have scored 7 runs or more in each of their 5 wins.

The Rockies enter this series after being swept in a 4-game series at home by the Atlanta Braves. Beginning with a May 9-11 series at Oracle, Colorado pitching has notched a 6.16 ERA over its last 26 games.

The Giants are back at home after a 10-game road trip. San Francisco is 7-4 with an .857 OPS in its last 11 games at home.

Rockies at Giants projected starters

RHP German Marquez vs. LHP Carlos Rodon

Marquez (1-5, 6.71 ERA) owns a 1.62 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 55 IP in 10 starts.

  • Has coughed up 17 runs (15 ER) on 24 hits in his last 17 IP.
  • Has been hurt by a .343 batting average on balls in play, but has also registered his lowest strikeout rate (18.3%) since 2016.
  • Owns a 10.18 ERA in his last 5 starts against San Francisco. Current Giants batters own an aggregate .869 OPS against him.

Rodon (4-4, 3.44 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 through 55 IP.

  • Owns a 2.35 ERA at home.
  • Fanned 12 while allowing 2 ER in 6 IP May 9 start against the Rockies.

Rockies at Giants odds and lines

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  • Money line: Rockies +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Giants -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL): Rockies +1.5 (-117) | Giants -1.5 (-103)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Rockies at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 4, Rockies 3

Money line

PASS: the best leverage to be had here is on a low-scoring game with the Rockies staying close.

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Run line/Against the spread

Colorado’s .802 OPS vs. lefty pitching is tops in MLB. Marquez has been beaten up around the edges and has deserved a much better fate. He and the Rockies — COLORADO +1.5 (-117) — are worth a partial-unit look in this low-total battle at Oracle.

Over/Under

Figure both offenses being a bit too far out over their skis overall. The Rockies often struggle to find enough hits on the road. The Giants could well be off half-a-beat in a first game back after a 3-city trip to Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and Miami.

Mix in rested bullpens, Rodon and a better-than-advertised Marquez, and there is value on the UNDER 7.5 (+100).

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San Francisco Giants at Miami Marlins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s San Francisco Giants at Miami Marlins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The San Francisco Giants (27-22) head to loanDepot park Thursday to start a 4-game series with the Miami Marlins (20-28). First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

San Francisco had its 3-game win streak snapped Wednesday in a 6-5 loss in the series finale of a 3-game set at the Philadelphia Phillies. The Giants are 5-5 straight up (SU) over their last 10 games.

Miami split a doubleheader Wednesday at the Colorado Rockies, winning the first game 14-1 before losing the second outing 13-12 in extra innings. The Marlins are just 3-7 SU in their last 10 and have dropped 4 consecutive series.

The Giants lead the season series with the Marlins 2-1 and have a plus-1 run differential.

Giants at Marlins projected starters

LHP Alex Wood vs. RHP Sandy Alcantara

Wood is 3-4 with a 4.81 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 43 IP over 9 starts.

  • Last start: Loss, 3-2, Saturday at the Cincinnati Reds with 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 1 HR, 1 BB and 6 K.
  • 2021 vs. the Marlins: 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA (12 IP, 1 ER), 5 H, 1 HR, 1 BB and 11 K across 2 starts.

Alcantara is 5-2 with a 2.00 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 67 2/3 IP over 10 starts.

  • Last start: Win, 4-1, Saturday at the Atlanta Braves with 8 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 BB and 14 K.
  • 2022 vs. the Giants: No-decision in 6-5 loss at San Francisco April 8 with 5 IP, 2 ER (3 R), 3 H, 1 HR, 5 BB and 4 K.

Giants at Marlins odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Giants +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Marlins -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-180) | Marlins -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)

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Giants at Marlins picks and predictions

Prediction

Marlins 4, Giants 1

Money line

BET the MARLINS (-150) because they are better than their record indicates and Miami has a 3-phase edge over the Giants in starting and relief pitching and hitting. The Marlins have a 26-22 Pythagorean record, which is based on run differential.

Alcantara is a Cy Young candidate through May and has been dealing lately. He’s gone 8 or more innings in 3 consecutive starts and hasn’t allowed more than 1 earned run in any of those outings with 26 strikeouts over that span.

Miami’s bullpen ranks ahead of San Francisco’s in ERA (4.50-3.85), WHIP (1.37-1.31), xFIP (4.11-3.66), contact rate (77.5-72.9%) and swinging-strike rate (13.1-11.0%), according to FanGraphs.

Miami’s lineup also ranks ahead of San Francisco’s vs. right-handed pitching in wRC+ (117-109) and wOBA (.332-322).

There’s reverse line movement in the betting market as most of the money and action is on San Francisco at Tipico Sportsbook but Miami’s price is getting more expensive. This suggests Tipico is trying to entire more pro-Giants action from bettors.

Let’s go the opposite way and BET 1 unit on the MARLINS (-150).

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Run line/Against the spread

SPRINKLE on the MARLINS -1.5 (+145), if at all, because of the juicy payout and their aforementioned edges in this matchup and Miami has won 3 of Alcantara’s last 4 starts by at least 2 runs.

Over/Under

PASS with a “lean” to the Under because the weather forecast is predicting 17 mph winds blowing in from right-center field, Alcantara is a bonafide ace and the Giants-Marlins were 1-2 O/U in their first set this season.

However, San Francisco is 5-4-1 O/U as an underdog, Miami is 8-5-1 O/U as a favorite and this total is too sharp.

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San Francisco Giants at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

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

The San Francisco Giants (27-21) are in Citizens Bank Park Wednesday to wrap up a 3-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies (21-29). First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Phillies odds with MLB picks and predictions.

San Francisco leads the season series 2-0 after winning the first 2 games in Philly in extra innings — 5-4 Monday in 10 innings then 7-4 Tuesday in 11.

Giants at Phillies projected starters

LHP Carlos Rodon vs. RHP Aaron Nola

Rodon is 4-4 with a 3.60 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 in 50 IP over 9 starts.

  • Last start: Lost 5-1 Friday at the Cincinnati Reds with 5 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 1 HR, 3 BB and 2 K.
  • May splits: 1-4 with a 5.67 ERA (27 IP, 17 ER), 3 HR, 1.59 WHIP and 2.2 K/BB rate in 5 starts.

Nola is 2-4 with a 3.56 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 60 2/3 IP across 10 starts.

  • Last start: Won 4-1 Thursday at the Atlanta Braves with 8 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB and 10 K.
  • 2021 vs. the Giants: A no-decision in Philly’s 13-6 win in San Francisco June 19 with 2 1/3 IP, 6 ER, 6 H, 2 HR, 3 BB and 1 K.

Giants at Phillies odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Giants +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Phillies -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-210) | Phillies -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Giants at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 4, Giants 2

Money line

LEAN PHILLIES (-125) because Rodon struggled in May while Nola has been dialed in lately and because the Giants (+102) clinched a series victory in Philly by winning 2 coin-flip games so the Phillies are due for one before the Giants leave town.

Nola dominated the Braves in Atlanta in his last start while Rodon got beat by a last-place Cincinnati Reds team. Also, Rodon cools down in the summer months, ironically. Rodon is 11-5 for his career in March and April with a 3.05 ERA but 14-26 with a plus-4.00 ERA from May-July.

However, I cannot get past a LEAN to the PHILLIES (-125) since they are 2-8 in Nola’s 10 starts, Philly’s lineup has been a bottom-5 unit in baseball over the last 2 weeks and Philly’s bullpen is worse than San Francisco’s.

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Run line/Against the spread

PASS. 

I “lean” to the Phillies -1.5 (+170) because this is a juicy payout and Philly’s lineup could rake Rodon if he’s not in form. But, the Phillies are just 8-14 RL as home favorites and their bullpen is unreliable.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 7.5 (-105) only because we are getting to the party late on the total. Giants-Phillies opened with an 8.5-run total before Under money flooded the betting market, according to Pregame.com.

Fading the market isn’t an option since there are 2 top-of-the-rotation starters on the mound Wednesday and each team’s location-based trends skew towards the Under. Also, Citizens Bank Park has the lowest park factor in the MLB, aka is the MOST pitcher-friendly venue.

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San Francisco Giants at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

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

The Philadelphia Phillies (21-28) host the San Francisco Giants (26-21) Tuesday for the 2nd game of their 3-game series at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is set for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Phillies odds with MLB picks and predictions.

San Francisco won the series opener 5-4 in extra innings Monday thanks to a 2-run home run in the top of the 10th inning by Giants C Curt Casali.

The Giants lead the season series 1-0.

Giants at Phillies projected starters

RHP Jakob Junis vs. LHP Ranger Suarez

Junis is 2-1 with a 2.76 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 in 32 2/3 IP over 4 starts and 2 relief appearances.

  • Last start: Win, 9-3, Wednesday at home vs. the New York Mets with 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 HR, 1 BB and 4 K.

Suarez is 4-3 with a 4.74 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 43 2/3 IP across 9 starts.

  • Last start: Loss, 8-4, Wednesday at the Atlanta Braves with 4 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 1 HR, 4 BB and 4 K.

Giants at Phillies 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 10:34 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Giants +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Phillies -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-180) | Phillies -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Giants at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 6, Phillies 4

Money line

BET the GIANTS (+110) because they have a clear edge in the starting pitching matchup and are a lot more productive vs. left-handed pitching than the Phillies are against righties.

Most of Suarez’s advanced pitching metrics have declined from last year and 4 of his 5 pitches have a plus-run value (RV), according to Statcast. Whereas 3 of Junis’ 5 pitches have a minus-RV and Junis’ current swing-and-miss and contact rates are better than his career averages.

San Francisco’s lineup ranks 5th in both wRC+ (117) and wOBA (.332), 9th in BB/K rate (0.44) and 13th in hard-hit rate (29.8%) against left-handed pitching, per FanGraphs.

Philly’s lineup has a 94 wRC+ (ranked 20th), .306 wOBA (17th), 0.32 BB/K rate (24th) and a 28.3% hard-hit rate (20th) vs. right-handed pitching and 13-22 overall against righty starters.

Philadelphia’s bats have been ice-cold recently too, ranking dead-last in both wRC+ (75) and WAR (-0.1) and second-to-last in wOBA (.276) over the last two weeks.

According to Pregame.com there’s also a line freeze in the betting market as roughly 85% of the cash is on the Phillies but the number hasn’t budged off the opener. This suggests the oddsmakers are comfy with their price and want more pro-Phillies action.

BET 1 unit on the GIANTS (+110).

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Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Giants +1.5 (-180) is way too expensive for insurance on our San Francisco ML wager considering the Giants are 3-4 RL as road underdogs. San Francisco’s bullpen is too suspect to take a stab at the alternate RL.

Over/Under

PASS with a “lean” to the Over 9.5 (-112) since I prefer San Francisco’s ML and we are getting late to the party on this number. The total opened up at 9 but has been steamed up to the current price.

However, the weather forecast is predicting temperatures in the low-90s in Philly Tuesday night and hotter temperatures tend to favor hitting.

Also, Philly is 6-2 O/U in Suarez’s 8 starts, San Francisco 4-0 O/U in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter and the Over has cashed in 4 of the last 5 Phillies-Giants meetings.

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San Francisco Giants at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

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

The San Francisco Giants (25-21) start a 3-game series at the Philadelphia Phillies (21-27) Monday. First pitch in the Memorial Day game at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Phillies odds with MLB picks and predictions.

San Francisco won last year’s season series 4-2 and the Giants had a plus-16 run differential in those meetings.

The Giants prevented a 3-game sweep in its last series with a 6-4 road win at the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, but they are just 3-7 straight up (SU) in the last 10 games.

The Phillies are also 3-7 SU in the last 10, which includes a weekend 3-game sweep by the New York Mets on the road.

Giants at Phillies projected starters

RHP Logan Webb vs. RHP Kyle Gibson 

Webb is 5-1 with a 3.54 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 53 1/3 IP over 9 starts.

  • Last start: No-decision in Tuesday’s 13-12 home win vs. the New York Mets with 5 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB and 6 K.
  • 2021 vs. the Phillies: A no-decision in San Francisco’s 10-7 in Philly April 20 with 4 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 1 HR, 2 BB and 4 K.

Gibson is 3-2 with a 3.94 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 48 IP across 9 starts.

  • Last start: No-decision in Tuesday’s 6-5 loss at the Atlanta Braves  with 5 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 1 BB and 8 K.

Giants at Phillies 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 9:56 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Giants -117 (bet $117 to win $100) | Phillies -103 (bet $103 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants -1.5 (+135) | Phillies +1.5 (-170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Giants at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 7, Phillies 4

Money line

BET the GIANTS (-117) because they have edges over the Phillies (-103) in hitting and starting pitching and there is a reverse line movement heading toward San Francisco in the betting market.

Webb has a slightly better FIP than Gibson and 3 of Webb’s 4 pitches have a minus-run value (RV) whereas just 2 of Gibson’s 6 pitches have a minus-RV, according to Statcast.

San Francisco is 19-16 SU vs. right-handed pitching and ranks 8th in wRC+ (110), 6th in wOBA (.323) and 2nd in BB/K rate (0.47), per FanGraphs. Philly is 13-21 SU against righty starters with a 96 wRC+ (ranked 18th), .308 wOBA (16th) and 0.33 BB/K rate (23rd).

According to Pregame.com, roughly two-thirds of the money is on the Phillies, but they’ve gone from a -120 opening favorite down to the current number. It feels like the oddsmakers are laying a trap by making Philly’s ML cheaper.

BET 1 unit on the GIANTS (-117).

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Run line/Against the spread

SPRINKLE on the GIANTS -1.5 (+135), if at all, based on the aforementioned logic and since San Francisco is 10-6 RL as road favorites and Philly is 10-14 RL at home. That said, the Giants’ relief pitching is suspect so there isn’t a lot of value in their RL.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 8.5 (-130) because both bullpens have a plus-4.20 ERA, the Giants are 6-3 O/U in Webb’s 9 starts this season and because the weather forecast is predicting temperatures in the mid-to-high-80s with 8.5 mph winds blowing out to right-center field so the ball could be jumping Monday afternoon.

However, it’s only a LEAN to the OVER 8.5 (-130) because Citizens Bank Park is last in park factor in MLB, aka the most pitcher-friendly venue, and the Phillies are 1-7 O/U in their last 8 games vs. teams with a winning record.

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New York Mets at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Mets at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The New York Mets (29-15) continue their 3-game series with the San Francisco Giants (22-19) Tuesday at Oracle Park. First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mets vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

New York hammered San Francisco in the series opener 13-3 Monday. The Mets had 8 extra-base hits including 3 HRs and 5 2Bs, while SP David Peterson allowed 2 runs on 3 hits (1 homer) and a walk with 6 strikeouts in 6 innings.

Season series: Mets lead 4-1 with a plus-14 run differential

Mets at Giants projected starters

RHP Chris Bassitt vs. RHP Logan Webb

Bassitt is 4-2 with a 2.77 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 in 48 2/3 IP over 8 starts.

  • Last start: No-decision in 7-6 home win vs. the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday with 6 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 2 HR, 1 BB and 3 K.
  • 2022 vs. the Giants: One start, a 5-2 home loss April 20 with 6 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 1 BB and 6 K.
  • vs. Giants on the current roster: 2.49 FIP with a .220/.267/.331 expected batting average (xBA), wOBA (xwOBA) and slugging percentage (xSLG) slash line, 25.8 K% and 83.2 mph exit velocity (EV) in 62 plate appearances (PA).

Webb is 5-1 with a 3.54 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 48 1/3 IP across 8 starts.

  • Last start: No-decision in 5-3 loss at the Colorado Rockies Wednesday with 7 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 1 HR, 2 BB and 6 K.
  • 2022 vs. the Mets: One start, a 3-1 road loss April 19 with 3 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 3 BB and 1 K.
  • vs. Mets on the current roster: 6.12 FIP with a .253/.321/.399 xBA-xwOBA-xSLG slash line, 19.0 K% and 87.1 mph EV in 58 PA.

Mets at Giants odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Mets +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Giants -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-205) | Giants -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)

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Mets at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 7, Mets 3

Money line

BET GIANTS (-130).

They have an edge in the starting pitching matchup, have won 17 straight games Webb has started at home since the beginning of last season and the presumed sharp side of the market is backing the Giants, whereas the public is betting the Mets.

Webb grades in the 83rd percentile of chase rate and none of his pitches have a plus-run value (RV), while 2 of his 4 pitches have a minus-RV, per Statcast. Bassitt grades in the 15th percentile of chase rate, none of his pitches have a minus-RV and 3 of his 6 pitches have a plus-RV.

Nearly three-fourths of the money is on the Giants (-130), but 55% of the bets placed are on the Mets, according to Pregame.com. When professional bettors put up more dough than your average Joe, the cash column of the betting splits is seen as the sharper side.

BET GIANTS (-130).

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Run line/Against the spread

PASS with a heavy “lean” to the Giants -1.5 (+165) since San Francisco has won by at least 6 runs in 4 of Webb’s past 5 starts.

However, the Giants are 6-15 RL as home favorites, the Mets are 5-0 RL as road underdogs and Bassitt has much better pitching peripherals vs. San Francisco than Webb does against New York.

Over/Under

BET OVER 7.5 (-102) because the total has been steamed up by sharp-line movement from a 7-run opener, these teams have a combined 8-6 O/U when these starters get the nod, the Giants are 13-8 O/U as home favorites and the Mets are 3-1-1 O/U as road underdogs.

Also, Oracle Park is 10th in run factor aka very hitter-friendly and the weather forecast is predicting nearly 15 mph winds blowing out to right-center field.

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New York Mets at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Mets at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The New York Mets (28-15) begin a 3-game series with the San Francisco Giants (22-18) Monday at Oracle Park with the first pitch scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mets vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

N.Y. won the rubber match of a 3-game set at the Colorado Rockies 2-0 Sunday and is 6-4 straight up (SU) in its last 10 games.

San Francisco has lost 4 consecutive games, which includes a 3-game sweep at home against the San Diego Padres this past weekend. The Giants are just 4-6 SU in their last 10.

Season Series: N.Y. leads 3-1 and the Mets have a plus-4 run differential in those meetings.

Mets at Giants projected starters

LHP David Peterson vs. RHP Alex Cobb

Peterson is 1-0 with a 1.89 ERA (19 IP, 4 ER), 13 H, 1 HR, 8 BB and 16 K in 3 starts and 1 relief appearance.

  • Last start: Win, 5-4, May 3 at home vs. the Atlanta Braves with 5 IP, 3 ER (4 R), 4 H, 1 HR, 3 BB and 6 K.

Cobb is 3-1 with a 5.61 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 11.9 K/9 in 25 2/3 IP over 6 starts.

  • Last start: Win, 10-7, Tuesday at the Colorado Rockies with 5 1/3 IP, 7 ER, 10 H, 1 HR, 1 BB and 4 K.
  • 2022 vs. the Mets: No-decision in a 5-4 loss at New York April 19 with 4 1/3 IP, 3 ER (4 R), 6 H, 0 BB and 4 K.
  • vs. Mets on the current roster: 1.94 FIP with a .221/.236/.326 expected batting average (xBA), wOBA (xwOBA) and slugging percentage (xSLG) slash line, 30.6 K% and 82.8 mph exit velocity (EV) in 49 plate appearances (PA).

Mets 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 1:20 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Mets +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Giants -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-180) | Giants -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Mets at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 4, Mets 2

Money line

BET the GIANTS (-145) because Cobb’s stuff has been elite this season and there’s reverse line movement (RLM) headed towards San Francisco in the betting market.

Cobb grades in the 92nd percentile or better in chase rate, barrel rate, xBA-xwOBA-xSLG slash line, hard-hit rate and EV and he has the third-best barrel rate per PA in the MLB (minimum of 50 batted balls), per Statcast. His pitching peripherals against active Mets hitters are also stellar.

Tipico Sportsbook says that more than 85% of the cash is on the Mets but the Giants opened as -125 favorites (per Pregame.com). RLM is suspicious because conventional wisdom says the oddsmakers should be moving the price according to how the market is betting.

BET the GIANTS (-145).

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Run line/Against the spread

PASS with a “lean” to the Giants -1.5 (+145) because this is a chunky payout.

However, San Francisco is just 6-14 RL as a home favorite and New York +1.5 (-180) are 4-0 RL as a road underdog so even the Giants -1.5 (+145) isn’t steep enough.

Over/Under

Slight LEAN to the OVER 7.5 (-120) for a bunch of trendy reasons.

Mets-Giants is 2-7-1 O/U in their last 10 meetings, N.Y. is 2-1-1 O/U as a road underdog, San Francisco is 12-8 O/U as a home favorite and these teams have a combined 7-2 O/U when these starters take the mound.

Oracle Park also has an above-average park factor and the weather forecast is predicting double-digit mph winds blowing out to right-centerfield.

San Francisco’s ML is my favorite wager in this game but there’s some value in the OVER 7.5 (-120).

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