Diamondbacks vs. Giants Prediction
Will the Diamondbacks spoil the Giants’ 2017 home opener when the NL West rivals meet at 4:35PM ET today?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Giants are -145 money line favorites versus the Diamondbacks, who have odds of +125 to pull off the upset in San Francisco. With Taijuan Walker set to face off against Matt Moore, the over/under currently sits at 8 runs for this afternoon’s contest.
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Walker picked up a win in his Arizona and season debut when he allowed four runs on seven hits through six innings of work on Wednesday. He struck out seven in the victory and walked just one batter as the Giants chipped away at home early. Fortunately for him and the Diamondbacks, the offense showed up and Walker was able to start the season 1-0.
Moore absorbed the loss in his 2017 debut, allowing six runs (just three were earned) on eight hits and two walks in Wednesday’s 8-6 loss to the Diamondbacks. The Giants staked Moore to a 4-1 lead but first baseman Brandon Belt couldn’t come up with a back-handed play on a ground ball in the fourth inning and the wheels fell off. Moore has good stuff but his control is erratic.
Bet Today’s Diamondbacks vs. Giants Game
OUR PICK: Both of these teams have seen each other as recently as last week, as the Diamondbacks took two of three at home against the Giants. Thus, with both offenses having an opportunity to see both pitchers recently, grab the underdog at a good price. The Giants are 1-4 in their last five games against NL West rivals, are 0-5 in their last five games versus right-handed starter and are 1-5 in their last six games after scoring five runs or more in their previous game. This is a team that just lost two of three in San Diego to the lowly Padres. Fade them.
MONDAY MLB FREE PICK: ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS +125