Giants vs. Padres Prediction
National League West rivals will open a new series at Petco Park on Thursday night when the Padres host the Giants at 9:40 p.m. ET. With the Padres listed as home favorites and the total sitting at 8.5 runs, what’s the best bet tonight in San Diego?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
953 San Francisco Giants (+105) at 954 San Diego Padres (-125); o/u 8.5
9:40 p.m. ET, Thursday, August 31, 2023
Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Giants vs. Padres Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 55% of bets are on the Padres’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
San Francisco Giants DFS SPIN
Wilmer Flores went 1-4, with a single in the game three loss to the Reds. Consistency has been hard to come across in San Francisco this season, but Wilmer Flores has done his part. Flores caught fire towards the end of July into this month, and while he’s cooled off a little, he’s produced a run in five of the last ten games. Flores leads San Fran in batting (.291) and home runs (19), with 95 hits and 49 RBI for the season.
San Diego Padres DFS SPIN
Manny Machado went 1-4, with a RBI single in the game loss to the Cardinals. It’s truly a positive pick your poison with the Padres big three, as despite their current place in the standings, they still present a real threat each time out. Machado brings a seven-game hit streak into this divisional series, and he’s produced a run in four of the last six. Machado bats in the three-hole, so with Tatis and Soto ahead of him in the lineup, the opportunity for production is there nightly. Machado is tied with Soto for the team-lead in homers (25), with 80 runs batted in.
Giants vs. Padres MLB Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco’s last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Giants vs. Padres MLB BETTING PREDICTION
There’s a light MLB slate, but there happens to be multiple games in the Golden State worth watching Thursday evening. San Diego has a chance to put a wrench in their in-state rivals playoff push, and I believe they strike first this weekend. The Padres ended their road trip with a pair of one-run losses, and this return home should serve as a relief, while providing an opportunity for a victory. The Pads won’t have to deal with Alex Cobb or Logan Webb here, so if there’s a game to take, it’s this contest. The Over will be worth a look, but let’s roll with San Diego at home for game one.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: SAN DIEGO PADRES -125