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Arizona Diamondbacks Look to Extend Series Lead Against San Francisco Giants With Zack Gallen on the Mound

The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants are set to continue their three-game series on Saturday afternoon, with the Diamondbacks holding a 7-6 advantage in last year's season series. Zack Gallen will be the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, while Kyle Harrison will start for the Giants. The Giants secured a 5-0 victory in the series opener. Gallen has an ERA of 1.64, while Harrison has an ERA of 4.7. Arizona is the betting favorite, currently at -119.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks -119 | Giants +105
• Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 (+142) | Giants +1.5 (-165)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 54%.

Arizona vs San Francisco Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks will be sending Zac Gallen to the mound for the fifth time this season on Saturday. Gallen has been performing well, with a 1.64 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP in his first four starts. Despite facing the Giants, against whom he has a 4.13 ERA in 13 outings, Gallen has shown consistency. Arizona has been on a hot streak recently, winning two of their last three series and scoring an average of 5.30 runs per game. Ketel Marte has been a standout player with 11 RBIs and a .954 OPS. Arizona ranks 6th in offense, 19th in defense, and has a 9-11 record this season. Don't forget to take advantage of the BetMGM bonus code with code WAWBET for a $1,500 first bet offer.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

Kyle Harrison will be taking the mound for the Giants in his fifth start of the season, coming off a solid performance against the Marlins where he earned the win. The Giants have been inconsistent this season, winning only two series, but showed promise on a recent road trip. The offense has been shaky, but Michael Conforto has been a standout player with 14 RBIs and a strong OPS. Despite their struggles, the Giants have three players with at least 10 RBIs. San Francisco has a power ranking of 22 and ranks 18th in offense and 17th in defense, averaging 4.20 runs per game and conceding 4.55 points per game. They have a 9-11 overall record and recently went 1-2 against the Diamondbacks. Earn more by utilizing our sportsbook promo codes.

Arizona Diamondbacks Surging Ahead While San Francisco Giants Struggle in Recent Games

The Arizona Diamondbacks have shown competitive performance, with a 5-4 record in their last nine games leading up to Friday, while the San Francisco Giants have gone 5-5 in their last ten games. The Diamondbacks have encountered challenges with their offense, scoring four or fewer runs in four out of their last five games. On the pitching side, Diamondbacks' starter Zac Gallen has been particularly impressive, allowing zero or one run in three of his four outings this season, contributing to the team's success in three out of his four starts. In contrast, Giants' starter Kyle Harrison, being relatively inexperienced, has struggled by giving up 10 runs in his last 17 innings pitched. This data highlights significant performance differences between the two teams in recent games.

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