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San Francisco Giants Favored to Win Second Game of Series Against Miami Marlins

The San Francisco Giants will be facing the Miami Marlins in the second game of their three-game series at loanDepot Park on Saturday afternoon. With a record of 31-25, the Giants will be looking to improve their standing in the NL West. Robbie Ray, with a stellar 7-0 record and 2.56 ERA, will be starting for San Francisco, while Edward Cabrera, with a 1-1 record and 4.73 ERA, will be on the mound for Miami. San Francisco has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Miami. The Giants are favored to win, with a betting line opening at -166.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Giants -166 | Marlins +146
• Spread: Giants -1.5 (+105) | Marlins +1.5 (-125)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 62%.

San Francisco vs Miami Stats

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants recently suffered a three-game sweep at the hands of the Tigers after a series win over Washington. Looking to bounce back, the Giants will aim to pick up a win in their upcoming game on Saturday. The team has a mixed performance in terms of offensive statistics, averaging 4.32 runs per game (13th in the league) with a .231 batting average (25th in the league). However, their defense is strong, giving up an average of 3.63 runs per game (seventh in the league) with a .234 opponent batting average (ninth in the league). Heliot Ramos leads the team with a .288 batting average, while Wilmer Flores leads in home runs and RBI. In terms of overall performance, the Giants have a power ranking of 12, ranking 12th in offense, 8th in defense, and holding a 31-25 record for the season.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins recently improved their performance by winning three of their last five games following a 2-4 stretch. Despite being at the bottom of the NL East standings, they are determined to close the gap on the fourth-placed Washington team. Miami's offensive stats rank 17th in runs scored per game, 12th in batting average, 17th in on base percentage, and 17th in slugging percentage. Kyle Stowers has been a standout player with impressive numbers in batting average, home runs, and RBIs. On the defensive side, Miami is struggling, ranking 28th in runs allowed per game, 26th in opponent batting average, 27th in ERA, and 26th in WHIP. In their upcoming game against San Francisco, pitcher Cabrera will look to continue his strong performance, having posted a 2-0 record with a 2.08 ERA in previous games against the team. The Marlins currently hold a power ranking of 24 and are ranked 19th in offense and 27th in defense, with an overall record of 22-32. San Francisco has recently had the upper hand in head-to-head matchups, winning two out of their last three games against Miami.

Giants Hold Advantage Over Marlins in Upcoming Matchup

The San Francisco Giants have faced some challenges in their recent games, losing four out of their last six, while the Miami Marlins have split their last six games. Despite this recent trend, the Giants hold an advantage due to their strong hitting against right-handed pitchers and the shaky performance of Cabrera, particularly at home where he has allowed eight runs in his last three starts. Additionally, Miami's bullpen ranks sixth-worst in the league, which will likely struggle to contain San Francisco's offense. On the pitching side, Ray has been formidable for the Giants, only giving up five runs in his last five starts, with strong performances in his recent road games. With these factors in mind, it is recommended to consider betting on the San Francisco Giants to win.

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