San Francisco Giants vs
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Diamondbacks Look to Extend Lead Against Giants in NL West Showdown

On Tuesday, July 1, the San Francisco Giants will face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a NL West showdown at Chase Field in Phoenix. This game marks the second of a four-game series, with the Diamondbacks currently holding the advantage after winning two out of three games in their previous matchup. With Hayden Birdsong starting for the Giants and Zac Gallen starting for the Diamondbacks, Arizona is the -131 moneyline favorite with a total of 9.5 runs. Stay tuned for our full Giants vs. Diamondbacks prediction ahead of the 9:40 PM ET first pitch.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Giants +117 | Diamondbacks -131
• Spread: Giants +1.5 (-175) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+153)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 57%.

San Francisco vs Arizona Stats

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants are struggling in their pursuit of the NL West title, having dropped five of their last six games. Currently 7.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Giants are scoring an average of 4.15 runs per game and allowing 3.77 runs against them. Their recent performance has been lackluster, with a batting average of .202 in the last seven days. Hayden Birdsong is set to start on Tuesday, with a record of 3-2 and a 4.13 ERA this season. Despite a rough outing in his last game, Birdsong has a chance to bounce back against the Arizona Diamondbacks, against whom he has struggled in the past. With a power ranking of 22, the Giants are showing strength in defense but need to improve their offense to climb up the standings in the NL West.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently facing a challenging season, with a recent losing streak and trailing in the standings. Despite their solid offense, they struggle defensively, resulting in a mediocre record. Pitcher Zac Gallen will be taking the mound in hopes of turning things around against the San Francisco Giants, whom he has had success against in the past. The Diamondbacks will need a strong performance to improve their position in the league rankings.

Diamondbacks' Strong Offense Key to Victory Against Giants

Zac Gallen has faced challenges this season, however, I remain optimistic that the Diamondbacks will emerge victorious in this upcoming game due to their strong offense. Hayden Birdsong has struggled in recent games, allowing a significant number of runs, hits, and walks in his last three starts. Arizona's lineup has previously demonstrated success against Birdsong in May. Despite both bullpens showing less than stellar performance in the past 10 days, the Diamondbacks' offensive capabilities appear more potent compared to San Francisco. It is likely that Arizona's lineup will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the game.

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