Apr 18, 2024, 10:55 am ET in MLB
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Diamondbacks vs Giants Prediction: Can Arizona Stun SF?

The Arizona Diamondbacks travel to Oracle Park for a battle within the NL West division. First pitch is set for 9:45 PM ET under partly cloudy skies with a comfortable temperature of 66 degrees. The Giants (8-11) enter the game as slight favorites, but can the Diamondbacks (9-10) pull off an upset against Logan Webb on the mound? Ryne Nelson counters for Arizona in this crucial matchup. Get our Diamondbacks vs Giants prediction to see who takes home the division bragging rights.

Diamondbacks vs Giants Predictions Odds

BET Arizona Diamondbacks (ARI) San Francisco Giants (SF)
Moneyline +144 -170
Run Line +1.5 -1.5
Total 7.5 O/U

Diamondbacks vs Giants Betting Prediction

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be at Oracle Park to take on the San Francisco Giants, who trail them by just one game in the NL West. The Diamondbacks currently hold a 9-10 record and have excelled against divisional opponents with a 5-2 mark. Although, they’ve shown strength at home with a 7-6 record, their road performance lags at 2-4. They will look to bounce back from their recent 5-3 loss to the Cubs, where they surrendered a late lead despite a strong start from Brandon Pfaadt, who gave up two earned runs over seven innings. Ketel Marte sparked the offense, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs, but the Diamondbacks still fell short, highlighting the importance of this matchup on the MLB schedule.

On the betting side, Arizona’s games often exceed expectations, with 19 games this season having over/under lines higher than today’s 7.5 runs. Their average game sees 10.2 runs, indicating a tendency toward higher scoring games. Which contrasts with their 9-10 over/under record. As underdogs, they haven’t fared well lately, losing their last four games in this position. But, they have a decent 4-2 record against the run line. This fluctuating performance keeps fans and bettors tuned in to the latest MLB news and rumors as they evaluate the odds.

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants host the Arizona Diamondbacks at home, seeking to improve their 8-11 record and climb the NL West standings. Currently fourth, trailing the Diamondbacks by one game, they aim to leverage their 3-3 home game advantage this season. In their last outing, the Giants clinched a 3-1 victory over the Marlins, with Thairo Estrada contributing significantly by scoring and batting in a run during a critical sixth inning, underscoring important MLB scores.

Keaton Winn’s six-inning, one-run performance helped secure the last win, setting the stage for Logan Webb’s next start against Arizona. Webb has been consistent, delivering two seven-inning starts this season, and earning a win against the Rays with only one earned run allowed. The Giants’ betting lines today show them favored, with a run line record of 8-11 overall but struggling at home with a 1-5 record against the run line.

Offensively, the Giants average 4.2 runs per game, placing them 19th in MLB. Notably, the Giants home scoring average at the lower end of the league. Despite a home runs total that ranks 10th, their overall hitting stats, including a .246 batting average, position them in the middle of MLB standings. Players like Jorge Soler and Michael Conforto are hitting well, looking to extend their hitting streaks in upcoming MLB matchups today. This game sets a significant tone for the Giants as they navigate the middle of the division and the Diamondbacks’ challenge.

Betting Picks

  • OU Over 7.5 -120
  • ML: Giants -170
  • ATS: Diamondbacks +1.5

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Game Information

  • Game: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants
  • Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco
  • Date: Thursday 18 9:45 ET
  • Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch

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