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Giants Favored to Dominate Series Opener Against Red Sox Thanks to Webb's Pitching Prowess

The San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox are set to face off in an interleague series in Boston. Both teams are coming off of recent rubber game victories in their previous series. The Giants won against Pittsburgh, while the Red Sox secured a walk-off win against the Cubs. Last season, the Giants took two out of three games against the Red Sox. Logan Webb will be starting for the Giants, and Cooper Criswell will be starting for the Red Sox. San Francisco is the betting favorite for the upcoming game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Giants -123 | Red Sox +113
• Spread: Giants -1.5 (+133) | Red Sox +1.5 (-152)
• Total: Over/Under 8.25 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 55%.

San Francisco vs Boston Stats

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants took two out of three games from the Pittsburgh Pirates at home over the weekend, heading east with some momentum. They currently have a record of 14-15 and are second in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 3.5 games. In Sunday's game, the Giants had eight hits, with Tyler Fitzgerald and Mike Yastrzemski both contributing runs. Thairo Estrada and Yastrzemski hit home runs in the victory. Pitcher Keaton Winn earned the win, pitching six innings and allowing one run. Closer Camilo Doval recorded his fifth save of the year. Logan Webb will start the next game for the Giants with a record of 3-1 and a 2.33 ERA. The Giants have a power ranking of 17 and are ranked 21st in offense and 23rd in defense, scoring an average of 4.04 runs per game while allowing 4.68 runs against them per game. Use sportsbook promo codes to enhance your earnings.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox are on a hot streak, winning their second straight game and sixth in nine, with a walk-off victory against the Cubs. They currently sit third in the AL East, three games behind the Yankees. Tanner Houck had a strong performance, pitching 6.2 innings with nine strikeouts. Cooper Criswell is set to start his fourth appearance for the Red Sox, coming off a win in his last start. The Red Sox have a power ranking of 6 and are ranked #9 for offense and #5 for defense. San Francisco has struggled in their recent matchups against Boston. Be sure to check out our top MLB Betting Picks to maximize your winnings!

Giants Favored to Dominate Series Opener Against Red Sox Thanks to Webb's Pitching Prowess

Both teams are coming off successful home series wins, with the Giants showing strong pitching from Webb. Webb has excelled in his recent starts, consistently pitching at least seven innings and allowing minimal earned runs. The Red Sox, however, have been dealing with injuries which makes it harder to predict their performance. Despite the game being on the road, Webb's outstanding pitching gives the Giants an advantage in the upcoming match. This positions the Giants as the favored team to take the lead in the series opener.

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