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Brewers Look to Bounce Back Against Giants at Oracle Park Following Heavy Defeat - Montas vs Birdsong on the Mound

The San Francisco Giants will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oracle Park on Thursday at 9:45 p.m. EST. Despite the Brewers leading the NL Central by 8.5 games, they are aiming for the best record in the NL, although their recent 4-6 record is causing it to slip. The Giants, currently 4th in the NL West, are looking to assess their players for future seasons as they have won four of their last six games. The Brewers are the money line favorite at -130 with a total of 7.5 runs. Frankie Montas (ERA: 4.69) will start for the Brewers and Hayden Birdsong (ERA: 5.19) will start for the Giants. Milwaukee is currently the favorite at -130.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers -130 | Giants +114
• Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+130) | Giants +1.5 (-148)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 57%.

Milwaukee vs San Francisco Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee suffered a significant loss with a score of 13-2 against the Giants in their recent game. Despite efforts from William Contreras and Andruw Monasterio, who each had an RBI, the team struggled with only one hit per player. Colin Rea had a tough outing, giving up ten runs on 11 hits in four innings. In response, the Brewers made strategic moves before the deadline, acquiring Frankie Montas from the Reds and Nick Mears from the Rockies. Willy Adames leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Brice Turang excels in steals with a high WAR. Colin Rea leads in wins among starters, with 17 different pitchers starting a game this season. Frankie Montas will start the next game, showcasing improvement in recent performances after a challenging July. Milwaukee holds a power ranking of 6 in offense, 3 in defense, and has a record of 83-62 this season.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

In their latest game, the San Francisco Giants dominated the Milwaukee Brewers, winning 13-2. Mike Yastrzemski and Jerar Encarnacion led the offense with home runs and several RBI. Blake Snell had a strong pitching performance, allowing only one earned run in five innings.

The Giants made several trades in July, acquiring players like Alex Young and Mark Canha while sending away players like Spencer Howard and Mike Baumann. Tyler Fitzgerald has been a standout performer with a .315 batting average and high slugging percentage.

On the pitching side, Logan Webb leads the team in innings pitched and strikeouts, while Snell has the best WHIP. Camilo Doval has 22 saves for the team. Hayden Birdsong will start the next game for the Giants, with a record of 3-5 and a 5.19 ERA.

In terms of power rankings, the Giants are ranked 21st and have an offense and defense ranking of 18th and 17th respectively. The team's overall record is 72-74, while Milwaukee went 1-2 in their recent matchups against San Francisco.

Milwaukee Brewers Favored Over San Francisco Giants in Upcoming Match

At this juncture, I hold a slightly higher level of confidence in Montas over Birdsong. Milwaukee is likely motivated by their recent defeat and stands to benefit greatly from a victory in the upcoming match. Despite falling slightly short in the race for the best record in the National League, the Brewers remain dedicated to maintaining their health and momentum as they approach the playoffs. Historical data indicates that betting on Milwaukee has been consistently lucrative, whereas the Giants have faced setbacks on multiple occasions. With a demonstrated ability to secure wins on the road and a bullpen capable of outmatching the Giants, Milwaukee appears to have a favorable position in the upcoming matchup.

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