San Francisco Giants vs
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San Francisco Giants Look to Extend Win Streak as they Face off Against Struggling Colorado Rockies

The San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies are set to face off in the opening game of a three-game series in Denver. The Giants are coming off a successful weekend series against the Braves, while the Rockies were swept by the Mets at home. San Francisco holds the advantage in head-to-head matchups this season, winning three out of four games in May. Kyle Harrison will take the mound for the Giants, while Carson Palmquist will start for the Rockies. The Giants are the betting favorite in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Giants -200 | Rockies +175
• Spread: Giants -1.5 (-140) | Rockies +1.5 (+122)
• Total: Over/Under 11 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 67%.

San Francisco vs Colorado Stats

San Francisco Giants

San Francisco extended their win streak to five by sweeping Atlanta at home in Sunday's finale. Despite finishing with just three hits and going 1-6 with runners in scoring position, the Giants were able to come out on top. Landen Roupp earned the win on the mound, with Camilo Doval earning his ninth save. Kyle Harrison will start in the series opener against the Rockies, with a 1-1 record and 4.34 ERA this season. San Francisco is currently ranked 19th in offense, 3rd in defense, and has a 38-28 record for the season, with a power ranking of 16.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies recently suffered a three-game sweep at home against the New York Mets, getting outscored 25-8 in the series. They currently hold a record of 12-53 and are in last place in the NL West, 26.5 games behind the division-leading Dodgers. In their recent game against the Mets, the Rockies had 10 hits but struggled with runners in scoring position and left nine runners on base. Carson Palmquist, making his fifth start of the season, has a record of 0-4 with an 8.50 ERA. The Rockies have a power ranking of 30, ranking last in offense and second to last in defense. Their upcoming game is against the San Francisco Giants, whom they defeated in their last three matchups.

San Francisco Giants Gain Momentum as Colorado Rockies Struggle

The Colorado Rockies have struggled this season, only managing 12 wins in 65 games thus far. Their home record at Coors Field is a disappointing 6-25. In comparison, the San Francisco Giants have shown promise with five consecutive wins, bringing them closer to the top of the NL West, where the Dodgers and Padres are also vying for first place. Despite a sluggish start, Giants pitcher Harrison has historically performed well against the Rockies, boasting a clean record of 12 scoreless innings at Coors Field. This track record suggests that the Giants may have an advantage in this upcoming match.

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