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Cincinnati Reds vs San Francisco Giants Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 12, 2024 at 4:05 PM ET

Venue: Oracle Park — San Francisco, California

Article updated May 12, 6:16 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The weekend series on the diamond between the Reds and Giants in San Francisco is coming to a close with the final game of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon. The Reds

Game outlook

The weekend series on the diamond between the Reds and Giants in San Francisco is coming to a close with the final game of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon. The Reds claimed victory in the opening game on Friday with a 4-2 win. Now, the Reds will look to secure a series win on the road while the Giants aim to prevail at home on getaway day. Frankie Montas with an ERA of 3.55 will start for the Reds, while Kyle Harrison with an ERA of 3.2 will start for the Giants. San Francisco is the favorite to win, with the betting line currently at -125.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Reds +110 | Giants -125

Spread: Reds +1.5 (-193) | Giants -1.5 (+165)

Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 56%.

Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati broke an eight-game losing streak with a victory on Friday night, bringing their record to 17-22 for the season. The Reds are currently third in the NL Central, six games behind the Brewers for the top spot. Key players in the win included Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer, each with two hits, and Stuart Fairchild, who hit an inside-the-park homer. Andrew Abbott earned the win on the mound, with Alexis Diaz recording his seventh save of the year. Frankie Montas will be the starter for the Reds in the next game, with a record of 2-3 and a 3.55 ERA for the season. Cincinnati is currently ranked 17th in offense and defense, averaging 4.34 runs scored and allowed per game. For exciting promotions, check out our sportsbook promo codes.

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San Francisco Giants Analysis

The San Francisco Giants recently dropped their second straight game and currently stand fourth in the NL West with a record of 65-97. Despite a strong performance from pitcher Logan Webb, the team struggled to produce enough offense in their last game. Kyle Harrison will be starting for the Giants in their next game, coming off a victory in his last start. The Giants are ranked #25 in offense and defense, scoring an average of 3.70 runs per game and giving up an average of 4.80 runs per game. In their last three matchups, the Cincinnati Reds went 1-2 against the Giants.

Giants Expected to Prevail Over Reds with Strong Pitching Performance

Both teams have faced challenges and fluctuations throughout the season, resulting in a win-loss record below .500. Despite returning from the Injured List, Montas demonstrated a reasonable performance in his most recent start, although he ultimately suffered a loss. The Reds possess promising younger players, but they have struggled to achieve consistent success. With Harrison pitching for San Francisco, the Giants boast a strong starting rotation alongside Webb and potentially Snell, pending his health. While the Giants have maintained an average performance at home, the inconsistency of the Reds is likely to lead to their defeat. It is anticipated that Harrison will stifle Cincinnati's offense and secure a home victory for the Giants.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Cincinnati Reds+109 → +105Moved
  • Moneyline · San Francisco Giants-127 → -117Moved
  • Spread · Cincinnati Reds+1.5 (-195) → +1.5 (-202)Moved
  • Spread · San Francisco Giants-1.5 (+165) → -1.5 (+175)Moved
  • Total · Over8 (-110) → 7 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8 (-110) → 7 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Cincinnati Reds
75-87 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 3-6-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
San Francisco Giants
65-97 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-12T10:16:13.109Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Both teams have faced challenges and fluctuations throughout the season, resulting in a win-loss record below .500. Despite returning from the Injured List, Montas demonstrated a reasonable performance in his most recent start, although he ultimately suffered a loss. The Reds possess promising younger players, but they have struggled to achieve consistent success. With Harrison pitching for San Francisco, the Giants boast a strong starting rotation alongside Webb and potentially Snell, pending his health. While the Giants have maintained an average performance at home, the inconsistency of the Reds is likely to lead to their defeat. It is anticipated that Harrison will stifle Cincinnati's offense and secure a home victory for the Giants.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-05-11Cincinnati Reds 1 · San Francisco Giants 5
  • 2024-05-10Cincinnati Reds 4 · San Francisco Giants 2
Final result

Matchup pick recap

San Francisco Giants defeated Cincinnati Reds 6-5

San Francisco Giants defeated Cincinnati Reds 6-5 on May 12, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. San Francisco Giants' strongest period was the 5th inning, when it outscored its opponent 5-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Cincinnati Reds +1.5 (-202) spread, Cincinnati Reds covered, while the 11 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 7.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 1735203231Moneyline · Cincinnati Reds +110Loss
  • JtgarciaMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -125Win
  • GustavosintoTotal · Under 7.5 (-110)Loss
  • RainmanMoneyline · San Francisco Giants +110Win
  • CoversMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -125Win
  • AliencreationMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -125Win
  • StevehMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -125Win
  • Barry713Total · Over 7.5 (-110)Win
  • 1707662905Moneyline · San Francisco Giants +112Win
  • 8600926017Moneyline · San Francisco Giants -124Win
  • 8600926017Runline · San Francisco Giants -1.5 (+165)Loss
  • 8600926017Total · Over 7.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioMoneyline · Cincinnati Reds +112Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 7.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Cincinnati Reds +112Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 7.5 (-110)
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