San Francisco Giants vs
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Giants Struggle Continues as Brewers Maintain Dominance in MLB Standings

In this article, we provide a prediction for the upcoming game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers as they continue their three-game series in Cream City. Both teams are looking for a win after struggling in their previous series. San Francisco lost three of four games against San Diego, while Milwaukee dropped three of five against the Cubs. Our prediction is based on the teams' recent performances and will be updated after the conclusion of the opening game of the series on Friday night. Stay tuned for more insights from our MLB cappers.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Giants +115 | Brewers -135
• Spread: Giants +1.5 (-192) | Brewers -1.5 (+164)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 57%.

San Francisco Giants

San Francisco suffered a tough loss to the Padres, marking their third straight defeat and tenth in their last 12 games. The Giants currently have a record of 61-67 and are in fourth place in the NL West, 12 games behind the Dodgers. They are also 6.5 games behind the Mets for the final wild card spot in the National League. Despite the loss, Luis Matos was a standout player with two hits and a run, while Willy Adames and Rafael Devers both hit home runs. Justin Verlander took the loss after allowing seven runs in 4.1 innings of work. Logan Webb will be starting for the Giants, with a record of 11-9 and a 3.19 ERA for the season. In his last start, he earned a win against the Rays, pitching seven scoreless innings. Webb has also had success against the Brewers in the past, with a 3-0 record and a 2.17 ERA in seven career starts against them.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers won the opening and final games of their recent five-game series against the Chicago Cubs, halting a three-game losing streak with a victory on Thursday. The Brewers currently hold a seven-game lead over the Cubs in the NL Central with an 80-48 record. In Thursday's game, Milwaukee secured seven hits, with Sal Frelick and Brice Turang contributing with runs and RBIs. Turang hit his 14th home run of the season in the game. Quinn Priester pitched 4.1 innings, allowing one run on three hits with five walks and four strikeouts. Nick Mears earned the win in relief, while Trevor Megill got his 30th save. Freddy Peralta will start the upcoming game for Milwaukee, boasting a 15-5 record with a 2.78 ERA this season. Peralta has been performing well in his last few starts, with a 3-0 record and a 0.53 ERA. This will be his sixth appearance against the Giants, where he has a 1-2 record with a 3.86 ERA. Over his career, Peralta has a 39-20 record with one save and 597 strikeouts in 108 appearances at American Family Field.

Giants Struggle Continues as Brewers Maintain Dominance in MLB Standings

The Giants have struggled in the latter part of the season, recording a 9-22 record with a -33 run differential since the All-Star break. This decline has caused them to fall from a competitive position in the NL West to now trailing the Mets by 6.5 games for the final wild card spot in the National League. Despite losing four of their recent six games, Milwaukee remains the top team in the majors with a significant lead. Peralta has been performing consistently well this season, allowing only two runs or less in seven of his last nine starts and holding an impressive 8-1 record at home with a 1.95 ERA. In contrast, Webb of the Giants has shown reliability, but the team's offensive capability is lacking. Therefore, it is advisable to choose Milwaukee as the favored team in this upcoming home game.

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