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Toronto Blue Jays at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Toronto Blue Jays at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Blue Jays (41-50) and San Francisco Giants (45-47) play the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Oracle Park Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants lead 1-0

The Giants won 4-3 in the series opener Tuesday as the Under (7.5) hit.

Toronto had a 91.1% win probability, according to ESPN, when Giants PH Mike Yastrzemski flew out with a runner on 1st for the 2nd out of the 9th inning. SS Brett Wisely tied it with an RBI single later in the inning, and CF Tyler Fitzgerald scored the winning run soon after on a wild pitch.

Toronto is 6-14 in its last 20 games, while San Francisco is 9-5 in its last 14.

Blue Jays at Giants projected starters

RHP Chris Bassitt vs. RHP Logan Webb

Bassitt (7-7, 3.43 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 102 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 4 BB, 3 K in 5-3 home loss vs. Houston Astros Thursday
  • 2024 road stats: 2-3, 2.93 ERA (46 IP, 15 ER), 1.30 WHIP, 7.8 K/9 in 8 starts
  • Career vs. Giants: 2-2, 4.41 ERA (34 2/3 IP, 17 ER), 1.18 WHIP, 9.9 K/9 in 6 starts, including 1-0 with 0.00 ERA (6 IP) in 1 start last year

Webb (7-6, 3.09 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in an MLB-leading 119 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 4-2 victory at Atlanta Braves Thursday
  • 2024 home stats: 4-2, 2.13 ERA (55 IP, 13 ER), 1.07 WHIP, 6.5 K/9 in 8 starts
  • Career vs. Blue Jays: 0-1, 9.00 ERA (5 IP, 5 ER), 8 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 1 start, a 6-1 road loss June 28, 2023

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Blue Jays at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:37 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Giants -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays +1.5 (-175) | Giants -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Blue Jays at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 5, Blue Jays 3

Moneyline

The Giants (-155) should hand Toronto its 15th loss in 21 games, but with Webb taking the mound at home, the run line at plus money is the better play.

PASS. Bet the run line and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

The Giants have won 5 of Webb’s last 7 home starts by 2 or more runs.

The Blue Jays scored 5 runs in the 1st inning when they faced Webb last year, but he regained control and pitched 4 scoreless frames right after. It’s unlikely that Toronto will score that many runs this time around.

Bassitt had 12 K’s in 6 shutout IP in his start last year against San Francisco, but the 2023 version of the Giants struck out a lot more than this year’s team. San Francisco had the 7th-highest strikeout rate last season (9.21 per game), while this year’s Giants are middle of the pack with the 15th-highest rate (8.35).

Don’t expect Bassitt, or the Blue Jays offense, to replicate last year’s dominance.

BET GIANTS -1.5 (+145).

Over/Under

Bassitt is coming off a disappointing performance against Houston Thursday, allowing 4 ER on 8 hits in 5 IP. After an impressive June (1.95 ERA across 6 starts), there’s a chance the 35-year-old Blue Jays pitcher is regressing toward the mean.

However, it’s tough to bet the Over when Webb is starting at home, where he has allowed 2 ER or fewer in 6 of his 8 starts.

LEAN OVER 7 (-120).

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Toronto Blue Jays at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Toronto Blue Jays at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Blue Jays (41-49) and San Francisco Giants (44-47) open a 3-game set at Oracle Park Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Toronto won 2-1 last year

The Blue Jays took 2 of 3 games at the Seattle Mariners over the weekend. Toronto wrapped up the series with a 5-4 win in 10 innings as a +130 underdog Sunday with the Over (7.5) hitting. RF George Springer hit a game-tying 3-run HR in the 7th inning, and LF Daulton Varsho hit a go-ahead RBI single in the 10th.

The Giants dropped 2 of 3 games at the Cleveland Guardians Friday through Sunday. They lost 5-4 as +113 underdogs in the series finale as the Over (8.5) cashed.

Blue Jays at Giants projected starters

LHP Yusei Kikuchi vs. LHP Blake Snell

Kikuchi (4-8, 4.12 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 94 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 9-2 home loss vs. Houston Astros Wednesday
  • 2024 road stats: 2-2, 4.00 ERA (36 IP, 16 ER), 1.61 WHIP, 9.8 K/9 in 8 starts
  • 2024 stats on 5 days of rest: 2-4, 4.43 ERA (40 2/3 IP, 20 ER), 1.40 WHIP, 10.4 K/9 in 8 starts
  • Career vs. Giants: 0-0, 4.50 ERA (6 IP, 3 ER), 6 H, 1 BB, 10 K in 1 start, a 6-3 home loss April 2, 2021, with Seattle Mariners

Snell (0-3, 9.51 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.94 WHIP, 5.3 BB/9 and 11.8 K/9 in 23 2/3 IP.

  • Returns from 15-day IL after left groin strain
  • Last rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento: No-decision, 5 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 7-1 home loss vs. Reno Wednesday
  • Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 7-5 home loss to New York Yankees June 2
  • Career vs. Blue Jays (regular season): 4-4, 2.74 ERA (69 IP, 21 ER), 1.26 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 in 14 starts

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Blue Jays at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:01 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Giants -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays +1.5 (-225) | Giants -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Blue Jays at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 5, Blue Jays 4

Moneyline

This line was as high as Giants -135 Monday evening. While I am somewhat concerned that money has come in on the Blue Jays, I believe the market has moved too far and there is now value on San Francisco.

Snell looked good in his final rehab start, giving up just 1 walk in 5 innings of no-hit ball, and Kikuchi has actually been worse this season — and over his career — on 5 days of rest.

BET GIANTS (-120).

Run line/Against the spread

Toronto +1.5 (-225) will likely hit, but it’s a losing proposition long term to lay -190 or higher while betting into 60-cent lines.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

There are concerns with both pitchers in this spot. Kikuchi has been worse statistically when playing on 5 days of rest, and Snell, despite looking good in his final rehab start, is still coming off a groin injury. The Over has hit in back-to-back games for both teams, and with so many concerns surrounding both starters, the Over is the only way I would look in this market.

BET OVER 7.5 (-115).

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San Francisco Giants at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Francisco Giants at Cleveland Guardians odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Francisco Giants (44-46) and Cleveland Guardians (55-32) wrap up a 3-game interleague series Sunday. First pitch from Progressive Field is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

After winning Friday’s opener 4-2, the Giants lost 5-4 on Saturday as the Guardians (-123) cashed as home favorites with the Over (8.5) just coming in. San Francisco tries for the series win Sunday. The Giants have won 3 straight series, going 8-4 across the past 12 outings. The Over on Saturday halted a 3-0 run to the Under.

The Guardians have alternated wins and losses in the past 8 games dating back to June 28, going 4-4 in the previous 8 contests. The Over has hit in 4 of the past 5 outings, and 6 of the past 8 games.

In interleague play, San Francisco have won 6 of the past 11 games, while the Over is 4-2 in the past 6 outings against the AL.

For Cleveland, it is 7-5 in the past 12 interleague battles, while going 6-2 at home this season against NL foes. The Under is 4-3-1 in 8 home games vs. NL teams.

Giants at Guardians projected starters

RHP Hayden Birdsong vs. RHP Carlos Carrasco

Birdsong (1-0, 4.66 ERA) makes his 3rd career start. He has a 1.55 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 9 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H (2 solo HR), 2 BB, 5 K in 5-3 road victory vs. Atlanta Braves Tuesday in 1st career road start
  • Made 38 starts (8-7, 3.02 ERA) in 3 minor league seasons

Carrasco (3-6, 5.21 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 76 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 ER, 4 H (2 HR), 1 BB, 7 K in 7-6 home win vs. Chicago White Sox Tuesday
  • 2024 home splits: 2-3, 4.55 ERA (31 2/3 IP, 16 ER), 1.42 WHIP, .294 OBA, 10 BB, 28 K in 6 starts
  • Career vs. Giants: 1-2, 2.95 ERA (39 2/3 IP, 13 ER), 0.88 WHIP, 7.7 K/9 in 6 starts (1 CG)

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Giants at Guardians odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Giants +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Guardians -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-175) | Guardians -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Giants at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 5, Giants 4

Moneyline

The GUARDIANS (-135) are worth a look in Sunday’s finale against the Giants (+110), but be careful and go lightly.

Carrasco has been slightly better at home, although he is still fairly giving. He has served up 6 HR with a .294 OBA in 31 2/3 IP across 6 starts.

However, Birdsong is making just his 3rd career start, and 2nd on the road. He is facing the best team in the AL, at least in terms of win percentage, and that’s a tough assignment for the 22-year-old rookie.

Run line/Against the spread

If you’re a little more on the conservative side, GIANTS +1.5 (-175) isn’t priced out of line if you want a little bit of insurance.

The Guardians -1.5 (+145) haven’t won consecutive games since June 24-25 in Baltimore, and 2 of the team’s past 3 victories have been by a single run.

Over/Under

PASS on the total 9, as it should come right down on the number.

If there was a lean, it would be to go high, as Carrasco has been hit for plenty of crooked numbers this season. And the Over is 6-2 in the past 8 games for Cleveland.

The Giants have hit the Under at a 3-1 pace in the past 4 games, but the Over is still 14-7-1 across the previous 22 contests.

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San Francisco Giants at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s San Francisco Giants at Cleveland Guardians odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (54-31) welcome the San Francisco Giants (43-45) to Progressive Field Friday for the opener of their 3-game series. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Giants took 2 of 3 games in 2023

The Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 Thursday, closing at +111 on the moneyline. They won 2 of 3 in the series and have won 4 of their last 6 games. San Francisco has been awful on the road this season at just 18-26, the 7th-worst road record in the majors. It is 42-46 against the spread (ATS).

The Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4 at home Thursday, closing as a sizable -214 favorite. They have traded off winning and losing over their last 6 games and are 3-5 straight up over their last 8 games. Cleveland is 7-1 in its last 8 at home and 28-10 at home on the season. It is 48-37 ATS.

Giants at Guardians projected starters

Undecided vs. RHP Tanner Bibee

Giants pitcher has yet to be named with no inclination as to who will start.

Bibee (7-2, 3.47 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 93 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 7-2 road win over the Kansas City Royals Saturday
  • 2024 home splits: 3-1, 4.36 ERA (43 1/3 IP, 21 ER), 1.15 WHIP, 5 HR, 11.0 K/9 in 8 starts
  • Has never faced Giants

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Giants at Guardians odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Giants +144 (bet $100 to win $144) | Guardians -172 (bet $172 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-156) | Guardians -1.5 (+130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Giants at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 6, Giants 3

Moneyline

PASS.

The Guardians have been so good at home that they are a strong favorite here, but they are also unplayable as a straight-up moneyline favorite. They are too expensive while the Giants are too risky.

Avoid this play.

Run line/Against the spread

BET GUARDIANS -1.5 (+130).

The Guardians have been almost unbeatable when Bibee takes the mound. They are 14-3 in his starts and have won 8 of those games by more than 1 run. Cleveland is 5-3 ATS in its last 5 home games. It is 21-17 ATS at home, the 3rd-best home ATS record in the majors.

Meanwhile, the Giants are 22-21 ATS on the road. While above .500, that still sits in the bottom 3rd of the league. San Fran is 2-3 ATS in its last 5 on the road. Considering Bibee’s strength and the Giants’ struggles in away games, back GUARDIANS -1.5 (+130).

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-110).

The Giants are 4-2-1 O/U in their last 7 games and 48-37-3 O/U on the season. They have scored at least 5 runs in 4 of their last 6 games.

The Guardians, who are 2-1 O/U in Bibee’s last 3 starts, have gone north of the total in 3 straight games and in 5 of their last 6. They have scored at least 7 runs in 3 of their last 5 games while allowing at least 6 runs in 3 of their last 4.

Considering those trends, back OVER 8.5 (-110).

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San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

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

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The San Francisco Giants (42-45) and Atlanta Braves (47-37) wrap up a 3-game series Thursday. First pitch from Truist Park is at 7:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

After winning Tuesday’s series opener 5-3, the Giants lost 3-1 Wednesday as the Under (7.5) cashed. San Francisco mustered only 4 hits while losing for just the 3rd time in its last 9 games.

The Braves evened the series Wednesday behind a stellar start from LHP Chris Sale (Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 9 K). The win snapped a 2-game skid.

Giants at Braves projected starters

RHP Logan Webb vs. RHP Charlie Morton

Webb (6-6, 3.12 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in a league-leading 112 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 5-3 home win over Los Angeles Dodgers Friday
  • Career vs. Braves: 2-1, 3.05 ERA (38 1/3 IP, 13 ER), 0.99 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 in 6 starts, including 0-1 with 7.15 ERA (11 1/3 IP, 9 ER) in 2 starts last year

Morton (5-4, 3.89 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 in 85 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 1/3 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 6-1 home victory over Pittsburgh Pirates Friday
  • Runs allowed in his last 6 starts: 8, 0, 5, 1, 5, 0
  • Career vs. Giants: 4-6, 2.77 ERA (100 2/3 IP, 31 ER), 1.14 WHIP, 7.3 K/9 in 16 starts — last start in 2022

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Giants at Braves odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Giants +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Braves -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-190) | Braves -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Giants at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 7, Braves 3

Moneyline

The GIANTS (+110) have scored 5 or more runs in 6 of their last 9 games.

The Braves have scored 3 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 7 games and 9 of  their last 11.

BET GIANTS (+110).

Run line/Against the spread

The -190 odds for the Giants to cover the spread are not worth wagering. And 25 of the Giants’ last 26 run-line wins were also straight-up victories.

PASS.

Over/Under

Three of Webb’s last 4 starts have had 8 total runs. Ten of the Giants’ last 13 games have had 8 or more total runs.

Four of Morton’s last 6 starts have had at least 8 total runs.

BET OVER 8 (-110).

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San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

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

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The San Francisco Giants (42-44) and Atlanta Braves (46-37) play the 2nd game of their 3-game series on Wednesday. First pitch from Truist Park is at 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants lead 1-0

The Giants won the opener on Tuesday 5-3, breaking a 2-2 tie in the 6th inning and scoring 3 times in the final 4 frames. It was a push for the total (8). The Giants have won 3 of their last 4 games and 6 of the last 8.

The Braves have lost 2 in a row and 4 of their last 6. They are still 11-7 in their last 18 games.

Giants at Braves projected starters

RHP Jordan Hicks vs. LHP Chris Sale

Hicks (4-4, 3.36 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 85 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 5-3 home loss to Chicago Cubs on Thursday
  • Is 0-3 with 5.53 ERA in last 6 starts
  • Is 0-0 with 6.75 ERA in 9 career appearances vs. Braves (0 starts, 10 1/3 IP)

Sale (10-3, 2.79 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 0.92 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 in 93 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 11 K in 1-0 road loss to Chicago White Sox on Thursday
  • Allowed 2 or fewer runs in 10 of last 12 starts
  • Is 1-0 with 1.93 ERA in 2 career starts vs. Giants

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Giants at Braves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:46 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Giants +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Braves -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-120) | Braves -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Giants at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, Giants 2

Moneyline

The pitching matchup favors the Braves, as they are 10-5 in Sale’s starts and he has fared much better recently than Hicks.

Atlanta has lost a home series since losing 3 out of 4 to the Washington Nationals May 27-30.

The Giants are 17-25 on the road while the Braves are 26-15 at home.

Expect the Braves to even the series, but don’t bet the moneyline at -210.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

All 10 of the Braves’ wins when Sale pitches have been by 2 or more runs while the Giants have lost 3 of Hicks’ last 4 starts, each by multiple runs.

The Braves are 18-18 ATS after a loss, while the Giants are 18-23 ATS after a win.

BET BRAVES -1.5 (+100).

Over/Under

Seven of the Braves’ last 9 games have stayed Under 8 runs and 6 of their last 8 games have not reached 8 total runs.

The Giants’ last 5 games have all had Over 7 total runs and they have scored 5 or more in 6 of their last 8 games.

But the Braves’ opponents have scored more than 2 runs only twice in Sale’s last 11 starts.

BET UNDER 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, predictions and best bets.

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The San Francisco Giants (41-44) start a 6-game road trip on Tuesday with the first of 3 games against the Atlanta Braves (46-36). First pitch from Truist Park is at 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting this season, Braves won 4-2 in 2023.

The Giants were off on Monday after a 3-game home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, beating them 2 out of 3 games. They won the finale 10-4 with the Over (8.5) cashing in. They have won 5 of their last 7 games.

The Braves won their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates but lost the finale on Sunday 4-2 as the favorites. The Under (9) cashed in. They have lost 3 of their last 5 but are 11-6 in their last 17.

Giants at Braves projected starters

RHP Hayden Birdsong vs. RHP Reynaldo Lopez

Birdsong (0-0, 5.79 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 3 ER on 6 hits and 3 walks with 5 K’s in 4 2/3 IP in his MLB debut, a 4-3 home victory over the Chicago Cubs Wednesday.

  • Was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento Wednesday after spending just 2 weeks there
  • 2024 stats with Triple-A Sacramento: 1-0, 5.00 ERA (9 IP, 5 ER), 1.56 WHIP, 14.0 K/9 in 2 starts

Lopez (6-2, 1.70 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 79 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 5 K in 6-2 road win over St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday
  • Has not allowed more than 2 ER in last 9 starts
  • Career vs. Giants: 0-0, 4.50 ERA (6 IP, 3 ER), 2.00 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 1 start and 3 relief appearances, including 0-0 with 0.00 ERA (2 IP) in 3 relief appearances last year

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Giants at Braves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:05 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Giants +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Braves -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-125) | Braves -1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Giants at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, Giants 3

Moneyline

The Giants are only 17-27 against teams with winning records. But they have scored at least 5 runs in 5 of their last 7 games. They are 16-25 on the road.

The Braves (-190) are 26-14 at home but have been held to 3 or fewer runs in 7 of their last 9 games.

Lopez is a perfect 3-0 with a 1.11 ERA at home this season.

Expect the Braves to win, but don’t bet them at -190.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Giants are 20-20 ATS on the road, and the Braves are 18-22 ATS at home.

Birdsong showed promise in his debut, but he will be no match for Lopez, who has dominated hitters at home.

The Braves have won the last 5 starts by Lopez, all by at least 2 runs.

BET BRAVES -1.5 (+105).

Over/Under

Five of the last 6 starts for Lopez have stayed under 9 total runs.

The Braves have gone 8 straight games without reaching 9 total runs.

BET UNDER 8.5 (-110).

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

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (52-32) and San Francisco Giants (40-44) wrap up a 3-game set at Oracle Park Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 6-2

After dropping Friday’s opener 5-3, the Dodgers won 14-7 in 11 innings as -191 favorites in the 2nd game of the series Saturday as the Over (7) cashed. C Will Smith started a 7-run 11th inning with a 2-run double after DH Shohei Ohtani, who led off, was intentionally walked.

The Giants had the bases loaded with 1 out in the bottom of the 10th (82% win probability according to ESPN), but C Patrick Bailey struck out and 3B Matt Champan popped out to Smith in foul territory. The Giants have won 4 of their last 6 games, but are just 4-7 over their last 11.

Dodgers at Giants projected starters

LHP James Paxton vs. TBD

Paxton (7-1, 3.39 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.299 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 in 71 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 3-0 win at Chicago White Sox Monday
  • 2024 road stats: 4-1, 3.98 ERA (43 IP, 19 ER), 1.28 WHIP, 7.5 K/9 in 9 starts
  • 2024 vs. Giants: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (5 IP), 4 H, 5 BB, 5 K in 1 start, an 8-3 home win April 1
  • Career vs. Giants: 2-0, 2.30 ERA (15 2/3 IP, 4 ER), 1.66 WHIP, 10.3 K/9 in 3 starts

The Giants had not yet named a starter, and a 2nd straight bullpen game is probable for the finale.

  • Giants rotation is thin after injuries to RHP Alex Cobb (hip, shoulder) and LHPs Kyle Harrison (ankle), Robbie Ray (elbow) and Blake Snell (groin) 
  • Giants bullpen leads MLB with 350 2/3 IP

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Dodgers at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:21 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Giants +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+125) | Giants +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dodgers at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Giants 4

Moneyline

It’s unlikely that the Dodgers (-130) will lose Sunday’s rubber match to the Giants, who are just 2-6 against L.A. this season. While the Dodgers may be in a let-down spot after a 7-run win in extra innings Saturday, Paxton should give them a clear advantage in the 1st 5 innings against an exhausted Giants bullpen.

BET DODGERS FIRST 5 INNINGS (-135).

Run line/Against the spread

The Dodgers should win, but they’re just 23-28 on the run line after a victory this season. San Francisco +1.5 (-150) may cover, but its thin bullpen should be a huge cause for concern.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

The Over has hit in the 1st 2 games of this series, and the finale should also be high-scoring with another bullpen game likely for San Francisco. The Over is 9-5 (64.3%) when the Giants are home underdogs this season and 24-19 (55.8%) when they’re coming off a loss.

However, 9 is a key number in MLB totals, so I wouldn’t bet this unless you can get it at reduced juice (-104 or better).

LEAN OVER 9 (-110).

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

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (51-32) and San Francisco Giants (40-43) play the 2nd game of their 3-game series on Saturday. First pitch from Oracle Park is at 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 5-2.

The Dodgers saw their 4-game winning streak snapped with a 5-3 loss to the Giants in the opener as San Francisco SS Brett Wiseley hit a walk-off 2-run homer to break a 3-3 tie. The Over (7.5) cashed in.

With the win, the Giants improved to 4-1 on their homestand. They are 24-18 at home and 10-10 over their last 20 overall.

Dodgers at Giants projected starters

RHP Tyler Glasnow vs. LHP Erik Miller

Glasnow (8-5, 2.88 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 0.87 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and a league-high 12.2 K/9 through 100 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 2 H, 0 BB, 10 K in 7-2 home win over Los Angeles Angels last Saturday
  • 3-0 with 1.80 ERA in 4 career games (3 starts) vs. Giants
  • Allowed 2 or fewer runs in 4 of last 5 starts

Miller (2-2, 3.79 ERA) makes his 8th start and 40th appearance. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 through 38 innings.

  • 5th time this month being used as an opener, pitching 1 inning each time
  • Has allowed a run only in 2 of 12 appearances in June
  • Has 10.13 ERA in 4 appearances (2 2/3 IP) vs. Dodgers this season

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Dodgers at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11 a.m. ET.

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

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Dodgers at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Giants 3

Moneyline

As mentioned, the Giants are 4-1 during their homestand and 24-18 at home overall this season but are only 14-25 against teams with winning records like the Dodgers. They have not scored more than 5 runs in 10 straight games.

The Dodgers are 26-16 on the road and 10-6 in Glasnow’s starts.

Glasnow has allowed only 2 runs in his last 14 innings and opponents have scored 2 or fewer runs in 4 of his last 5 outings.

The Dodgers should even the series but at -210, it isn’t worth the action to bet them on the moneyline.

PASS. 

Run line/Against the spread

Nine of the Dodgers’ 10 wins with Glasnow on the mound have been by at least 2 runs. Nine of their last 11 wins have been by more than 1 run. They are 22-19 ATS on the road.

The Giants have covered the spread only once in their last 25 losses.

BET DODGERS -1.5 (-120).

Over/Under

The Over has hit in 6 of the 7 games between the teams this season.

The Giants’ last 5 losses have had 8 or more total runs.

Six of the Dodgers’ last 10 games have had 8 or more total runs.

BET OVER 7.5 (+105).

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

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

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (51-31) open a 3-game series on the road on Friday against the San Francisco Giants (39-43). First pitch from Oracle Park at 10:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 5-1

The Dodgers have won 4 straight games and and 8 of their last 10. They completed a 3-game sweep on the road against the Chicago White Sox with a 4-0 win on Thursday as starter Gavin Stone threw a 4-hit, complete-game shutout for the win and cover. The Under (8) cashed in.

The Giants took 3 of 4 games at home against the Chicago Cubs, but lost the finale on Thursday 5-3 in 10 innings. The Over (7.5) cashed in.

Dodgers at Giants projected starters

RHP Landon Knack vs. RHP Logan Webb

Knack (1-1, 2.10 ERA) makes his 6th start as a rookie. He has a 0.94 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 25 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No decision, 5 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 3-2 home loss to Los Angeles Angels last Friday
  • Has allowed only 2 runs in last 3 starts (14 2/3 IP)
  • Making 1st career appearance vs. Giants

Webb (6-6, 3.16 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 105 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 2 BB, 8 K in 5-3 road loss to St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday
  • Is 2-2 with 4.09 ERA in 5 June starts
  • Is 4-6 with 4.05 ERA in 14 career starts vs. Dodgers
  • Took loss in 5-4 defeat to Dodgers on April 2, allowing 5 ER and 7 H in 3 2/3 IP

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Dodgers at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:55 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Giants -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+165) | Giants +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Dodgers at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 4, Giants 3

Moneyline

The Dodgers have won 4 straight games and 8 of their last 10, allowing 3 or fewer runs in 6 straight games. They are 16-11 against division foes and 5-1 against the Giants this season. They are 26-15 on the road, the 2nd-most road wins in the majors.

The Giants have lost 6 of their last 9 games and are 14-24 against teams with winning records like the Dodgers. They are, though, 23-18 at home.

Knack has been very good, allowing no more than 2 runs in any start thus far, while Webb has been very average in June and leads the majors with 106 hits allowed.

BET DODGERS (-105).

Run line/Against the spread

The Dodgers are 22-18 ATS on the road this season and 7 of their last 8 wins have been by multiple runs.

Three of the Giants’ last 7 losses have been by only 1 run and 2 against the Dodgers have been by 1 run.

The plus odds are tempting to take the Dodgers and perhaps worth a little something, but with near-even odds on the moneyline and likely a low-scoring game, which makes a 1-run game more likely, PASS. 

Over/Under

Five of the 6 meetings this season between the teams have had at least 8 total runs.

Webb’s last 6 starts have alternated between 7 or fewer and 8 or more total runs, with his last start finishing with 8 total runs. Four of Knack’s starts have not reached 8 total runs and 3 have not surpassed 5.

BET UNDER 7.5 (-115).

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