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San Francisco Giants Favored to Win Second Game Against Houston Astros in Interleague Series

The San Francisco Giants will be facing the Houston Astros in the second game of their interleague series at Daikin Park on Tuesday night. The Giants are looking to secure their second consecutive series win, with Logan Webb taking the mound with a 5.40 ERA. The Astros will be starting Hayden Wesneski, who has yet to make a start this season after posting a 3.86 ERA last year. San Francisco holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Houston. The Giants are currently favored in the betting lines at -117. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Giants -117 | Astros +100
• Spread: Giants -1.5 (+145) | Astros +1.5 (-167)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 54%.

San Francisco vs Houston Stats

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants have started the season strong, winning two out of their first three games. They are currently on a three-game winning streak over the Astros and will look to extend that to four games in their upcoming match on Tuesday. The Giants are averaging 4.67 runs per game, ranking eighth in the league, with a .214 batting average (19th in the league), .250 on-base percentage (28th), and .408 slugging percentage (10th). Heliot Ramos leads the team with a .333 batting average, while Wilmer Flores leads in home runs and RBI. On the defensive side, they are giving up 3.33 runs per game (15th), with opponents having a .221 batting average (15th), a 3.46 ERA (15th), and a 1.08 WHIP (11th). In their last game, Webb allowed three runs in five innings in a 6-4 win over the Reds. The Giants are currently ranked 18th in offense, 12th in defense, and have a power ranking of 13.

Houston Astros Analysis

The Houston Astros had a slow start last season but are off to a better start this season, winning two of their first three games. They will face the Giants in an upcoming series as they aim for their second series win. Despite averaging two runs per game and having lower batting averages compared to other teams, the Astros are performing well defensively, giving up only 1.33 runs per game with a strong pitching performance. Jose Altuve leads the team in batting average, Jeremy Pena in home runs, and Yordan Alvarez in RBI. The Astros have a power ranking of 9, ranking 25th in offense and 2nd in defense. In their last three matchups, San Francisco went 1-2 against Houston.

San Francisco Giants Outpacing Houston Astros in Offensive Performance for Advantage on Money Line

The Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants have each won two out of their last three games, with the Giants holding an advantage due to their superior offensive performance. San Francisco has outscored Houston by eight runs, demonstrating their ability to hit the ball effectively. In contrast, Houston has struggled at the plate with a .177 batting average against right-handers. Additionally, the Giants have had success against Wesneski, who has given up 11 runs in his last three starts against them. On the other hand, the Astros have struggled against Webb, winning only one out of four starts against him and allowing six runs in their last three matchups. Given these factors, it is recommended to choose San Francisco on the money line as they are poised to limit Houston's offensive output.

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