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Arizona Diamondbacks to Face San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, Ryne Nelson vs. Logan Webb on the Mound

The Arizona Diamondbacks will face off against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Thursday with the game starting at 6:45 p.m. PT. Ryne Nelson will be on the mound for Arizona, with a 1-2 record and a 5.27 ERA this season. San Francisco will counter with Logan Webb, who has a 1-1 record and a 3.80 ERA. This will be the first meeting between the two National League West rivals this season, with San Francisco currently favored in the betting odds.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +145 | Giants -172
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-150) | Giants -1.5 (+130)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 63%.

Arizona vs San Francisco Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona lost a tiring series against Chicago, with two of the three games going to extra innings. Despite the loss, Arizona's bullpen performance is crucial as they prepare to take on San Francisco. The Diamondbacks rank 6th in OBP, 8th in OPS, 8th in home runs, and 5th in RBI. Their pitching staff has a 4.06 ERA and 1.28 WHIP this season. Nelson will be pitching for Arizona, having a 3.44 ERA in three appearances against San Francisco last year. Arizona is currently ranked 4th in offense and 14th in defense with a season record of 9-9. Make sure to do proper research when looking for the best online sportsbooks.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

The San Francisco Giants recently won two out of three games against Miami, with their ace pitcher expected to start in Thursday's series opener. The Giants have struggled on the mound this season, ranking 26th in ERA and 18th in WHIP. However, pitcher Webb has a strong track record against Arizona and earned a win in his last start. The Giants currently rank 22nd in power rankings and have an offense that ranks 19th in scoring. In their last three matchups against Arizona, the Giants won one game. For more MLB picks, be sure to check out our Expert Picks!

Diamondbacks Have Valuable Betting Edge Over Giants in Upcoming Game

The value of a bet on the Diamondbacks ML at approximately +150 odds is notable. While Webb has shown some effectiveness, he has struggled with putting runners on base in his recent starts and has not recorded many strikeouts. On the offensive side, the Diamondbacks have been productive, averaging 5.7 runs per game. Conversely, the Giants have experienced difficulties scoring runs, particularly against right-handed pitchers this season. Although Webb may be the more prominent pitcher, I anticipate Nelson will perform well in the upcoming game. With solid run support early on, Nelson should be able to pitch effectively and provide some relief for the Diamondbacks bullpen. Additionally, the Giants may face challenges against the Diamondbacks' bullpen, which has a 5.05 ERA. Bettors should take note of these factors before making a decision.

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