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Colorado Rockies vs San Francisco Giants Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 18, 2024 at 4:05 PM ET

Venue: Oracle Park — San Francisco, California

Article updated May 17, 10:15 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Saturday afternoon, the struggling Colorado Rockies will face off against the San Francisco Giants in a NL West matchup. The Giants, who won two of three games against the

Game outlook

On Saturday afternoon, the struggling Colorado Rockies will face off against the San Francisco Giants in a NL West matchup. The Giants, who won two of three games against the Rockies last week, will host the game at Oracle Park. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. EDT, with Ty Blach starting for the Rockies and Jordan Hicks starting for the Giants. San Francisco is the favorite to win, opening at -192, with the line remaining steady. Those interested in betting on the game can take advantage of the BetMGM welcome bonus by using the code "WAWBET" to receive up to $1,500 paid back in bonus bets if they don't win.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rockies +164 | Giants -192

Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-140) | Giants -1.5 (+120)

Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 66%.

Colorado Rockies

Thanks to a seven-game winning streak, the Colorado Rockies have improved their standing in the National League and are no longer in possession of the worst record. The team's success can be attributed to strong pitching, with Ty Blach lined up for Saturday's outing following impressive performances in his last three starts. The offense, while currently ranked 20th in scoring, has shown improvement by scoring at least five runs in five of their recent victories. Despite their struggles in certain areas such as walk rate, strikeouts, and stolen bases, the Rockies have managed to maintain a competitive edge in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. As the team looks to extend their winning streak, it will be crucial for them to continue applying pressure in various aspects of the game. For more insights and expert predictions on MLB games, check out our MLB Premium Picks.

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San Francisco Giants Analysis

Despite recent success against the Dodgers, the San Francisco Giants are struggling this season, trailing 8.5 games behind. To turn things around, they are relying on pitcher Jordan Hicks, who has shown impressive stats in his nine starts. The team's offensive ranking is low, with below-average numbers in runs per game, stolen bases, and batting averages. Facing the Colorado Rockies, the Giants will need to capitalize on opportunities. Additionally, the Giants have a power ranking of 28 and are ranked 25th for both offense and defense, with an overall record of 65-97. In their last three matchups, the Rockies have won two out of three against the Giants. To enhance your sports betting experience, look for the best offers from top sportsbooks.

Jordan Hicks' Stellar Performance Key to Giants Victory Against Rockies

The Giants possess a key player in Jordan Hicks, whose exceptional performance throughout the season has been noteworthy. Leading San Francisco to a notable victory against the Rockies recently, Hicks has demonstrated his ability to effectively stifle the opposing team's offense. This will alleviate pressure on the Giants' offense, particularly when facing a pitcher with a career ERA of 5.09, who also happens to be a former Giant. Furthermore, the Rockies' bullpen is known to struggle, positioning the Giants to potentially limit Colorado's offensive output in the upcoming game on Saturday.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Colorado Rockies+164 → +149Moved
  • Moneyline · San Francisco Giants-192 → -165Moved
  • Spread · Colorado Rockies+1.5 (-140) → +1.5 (-140)Unchanged
  • Spread · San Francisco Giants-1.5 (+120) → -1.5 (+120)Unchanged
  • Total · Over7 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under7 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Colorado Rockies
58-104 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
San Francisco Giants
65-97 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-18T02:15:54.452Z). 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

  • 2024-05-17Colorado Rockies 5 · San Francisco Giants 10
  • 2024-05-09San Francisco Giants 1 · Colorado Rockies 9
  • 2024-05-08San Francisco Giants 8 · Colorado Rockies 6
  • 2024-05-07San Francisco Giants 5 · Colorado Rockies 0
Final result

Matchup pick recap

San Francisco Giants defeated Colorado Rockies 14-4

San Francisco Giants defeated Colorado Rockies 14-4 on May 18, 2024, a 10-run decision in the series. San Francisco Giants' strongest period was the 8th inning, when it outscored its opponent 6-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Colorado Rockies +1.5 (-140) spread, San Francisco Giants covered, while the 18 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 8.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • OddssharkTotal · Over 7 (-110)Win
  • Novacek84Total · Under 7 (-110)Loss
  • PremierPicksMoneyline · Colorado Rockies +164Loss
  • Drew_WestcottMoneyline · San Francisco Giants +164Win
  • VfernandezTotal · Over 7.5 (-110)Win
  • VegaspatMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -189Win
  • StevehMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -189Win
  • MauriceJonesMoneyline · Colorado Rockies +169Loss
  • CoversMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -189Win
  • CoolioMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -185Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 8 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -185Win