Diamondbacks vs Giants Betting Pick: The Preview
Sportsmemo MLB handicapper Eric Pauly offers his analysis of Thursday’s Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants clash at Chase Field. The Giants ride four straight wins into Phoenix for their series with the Diamondbacks.
Friday, September 23 | MLB Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars |
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Moneyline: | Arizona Diamondbacks +150 vs San Francisco Giants -178 |
Runline: | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-115) / Giants -1.5 (-105) |
Total: | 8 Runs (Over -110 / Under -110) |
Game Time: | 9:40pm ET / 6:40pm PT |
Where: | Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ |
Weather: | Retractable Roof |
Diamondbacks vs Giants Analysis
On Friday night, the Diamondbacks and the Giants face off for the first game of a three-game series. The Diamondbacks are coming off a 3-2 series loss against the Diamondbacks and the Giants are coming off a 4-0 sweep of Colorado.
The Diamondbacks lead the season series between the two teams 8-5. For this matchup, the Giants are -178 road favorites, the run line is 1.5, and the total is set at 8 runs.
Rodon Running Out Rest of Season
The Giants are not officially eliminated from the postseason just yet, but their chances of making it are slim to none. The Giants are 9.5 games back in the NL Wild Card and they cannot afford to lose any games.
Currently, the Giants are on a four-game winning streak, but they need to win out, which is highly unlikely. San Fran is 73-77 on the season, they are 34-41 on the road, and they are 41-54 on the run line.
Carlos Rodon will make the start for the Giants tonight on the road. On the season, Rodon is 13-8 with a 2.84 ERA, a 1.04 WHIP, and a 2.27 FIP. This will be the fourth time Rodon is facing the Diamondbacks this season.
In his last start, Rodon allowed no earned runs on two hits in five innings of work. On the road this season, Rodon has a 3.51 ERA, a .202 batting average against, a .307 slugging percentage against, a 2.38 FIP, and a .99 WHIP.
Arizona Eager For 2023 Season
Arizona was officially eliminated from playoff contention. The Diamondbacks had a solid season, but at the end of the day, they are not even a .500 baseball team.
The D-backs are 70-81, they are 39-39 at home, and they are 67-45 covering the run line as an underdog this season.
Tommy Henry will make the start for Arizona tonight at home. On the season, in seven starts, Henry is 3-4 with a 5.50 ERA, a 1.53 WHIP, and a 5.55 FIP. At home this season, Henry has a 4.96 ERA, a .281 batting average against, a .422 slugging percentage against, a 4.64 FIP, and a 1.53 WHIP.
Henry is just 25 years old and he was the 20th prospect in the D-backs system. He has some good stuff, but he is still a work in progress.
Diamondbacks vs Giants Prediction
It is hard not to back San Francisco on the moneyline tonight. They are on fire, have one of the best pitchers in the MLB on the mound, and need to win.
The Diamondbacks are formidable opponents, but they are looking toward next season. The Giants need to win, so I would back them here.
Prediction: San Francisco Giants -160
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