Diamondbacks vs. Giants Prediction
After winning their home opener yesterday, will the Giants beat the Diamondbacks and win their third straight tonight at 10:15PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Giants are -125 money line favorites versus the Diamondbacks, who have odds of +105 to pull off the upset. With Robbie Ray set to face Jeff Samardzija in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 7.5 runs, down from the original number of 8.
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Ray did not factor into the decision last Thursday when he allowed three runs on three hits and walked three with six strike outs across 5 2/3 innings versus the Giants. He allowed just two runs through five innings but was unable to get through the sixth inning and was removed with a one-run deficit. The offense came alive late as the Diamondbacks beat the Giants in the final game of a four-game set.
Samardzija took the loss in that defeat versus the Diamondbacks last week, allowing six runs on eight hits and two walks across 5 1/3 innings. He struck out nine but the long ball killed him, as five of the six runs he allowed came via the home run. He’ll seek a measure of revenge against Arizona tonight.
Bet Tonight’s Diamondbacks vs. Giants Game
OUR PICK: Following their loss last night to the Giants, the Diamondbacks are now 5-15 in their last 20 games versus the G-Men and 1-5 in their last six games in San Francisco. The Giants are now 6-1 in their last seven home games dating back to last season and have fared well against left-handed starters when they face them at AT&T Park, winning 36 of their last 53 games versus lefties in San Francisco. The Diamondbacks are just 7-19 in Ray’s last 26 road starts.
TUESDAY MLB FREE PICK: SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS -125