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San Francisco Giants vs Miami Marlins Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: April 16, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET

Venue: loanDepot park — Miami, Florida

Article updated Apr 15, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The San Francisco Giants will be aiming for their first road series win of the season as they face off against the Miami Marlins in the second game of a three-game series.

Game outlook

The San Francisco Giants will be aiming for their first road series win of the season as they face off against the Miami Marlins in the second game of a three-game series. Jordan Hicks will take the mound for the Giants with a 2-0 record and a 1.00 ERA, while Ryan Weathers will start for the Marlins with a 1-1 record and a 2.57 ERA. The game will take place at loanDepot park at 6:40 PM. ET. The Giants are favored in the betting lines, opening at -130 and currently at -137.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Giants -137 | Marlins +120

Spread: Giants -1.5 (+125) | Marlins +1.5 (-149)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 58%.

San Francisco Giants

The Giants split their series against Tampa Bay with a win and a loss. They will look to rebound from their loss with a victory over the Marlins, aiming for their third win in their last five games. The team is averaging 4.31 runs per game, with a .244 batting average ranking them 17th in the league. Michael Conforto has been a standout performer with a .298 average, four home runs, and 13 RBI. However, pitching has been a weak point for the Giants, giving up 4.75 runs per game and posting a 4.99 ERA. Hicks will need to deliver a strong performance similar to his last start for the team to secure a win. With a power ranking of 23, the Giants currently rank 19th in offense and 21st in defense, holding a 6-10 record for the season.

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Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins have struggled this season, particularly at home where they have lost nine of their last 10 games. They are looking to improve their record with a win over the Giants, which would be their second home win of the season. Miami is averaging 3.75 runs per game and their offensive statistics rank towards the bottom of the league. On the pitching side, they are giving up an average of 5.13 runs per game and opponents have a .265 batting average against them. Weathers had a strong last start, giving up no runs in five innings. The Marlins will need another solid performance from him to secure a win in this game. The team's current power ranking is 29 and they are ranked 27th for offense and 29th for defense. San Francisco has gone 1-2 in their last three matchups against Miami.

San Francisco Giants poised for offensive success against Miami Marlins

The San Francisco Giants have demonstrated a strong offensive performance recently, scoring a total of 16 runs in their last three road games. This trend is expected to continue in the upcoming game against the Miami Marlins, particularly due to the Giants' success against left-handed pitching this season. On the pitching side, Miami's Weathers has shown inconsistency, conceding six runs in three starts, including three runs in his only home start. With Miami's weak bullpen ranking third-worst in the league, the Giants are poised for offensive success. Conversely, the Marlins have struggled in their last 10 home games and may face difficulties against the Giants' right-handed pitcher Hicks, who has an impressive record this season. Given these factors, it is advisable to consider the San Francisco Giants to cover the money line in this game.

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SportsJaw Giants vs Marlins archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Giants vs Marlins matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · San Francisco Giants-130 → -133Moved
  • Moneyline · Miami Marlins+120 → +116Moved
  • Spread · San Francisco Giants-1.5 (+126) → -1.5 (+125)Moved
  • Spread · Miami Marlins+1.5 (-145) → +1.5 (-145)Unchanged
  • Total · Over8.25 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8.25 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

San Francisco Giants
65-97 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Miami Marlins
80-82 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-16T02:35:21.096Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-04-15San Francisco Giants 4 · Miami Marlins 3
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Miami Marlins defeated San Francisco Giants 6-3

Miami Marlins defeated San Francisco Giants 6-3 on April 16, 2024, a 3-run decision in the series. Miami Marlins' strongest period was the 6th inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded San Francisco Giants -1.5 (+125) spread, Miami Marlins covered, while the 9 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 8.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CovergirlMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -130Loss
  • 1118240754Moneyline · Miami Marlins -130Win
  • EmcTotal · Under 8.25 (-110)Loss
  • Altuve27Moneyline · Miami Marlins +120Win
  • PurplebloodTotal · Over 8.25 (-110)Win
  • ThetotalerMoneyline · Miami Marlins +116Win
  • CoversMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -136Loss