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Arizona Diamondbacks Favored to Win Against San Francisco Giants in Series Showdown

The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face off against the San Francisco Giants in a series starting Monday evening at 9:40 PM Eastern. The teams are currently tied with two wins each in their last four games. Hayden Birdsong will be the starting pitcher for the Giants, with a 4.74 ERA, while Eduardo Rodriguez will take the mound for the Diamondbacks with a 5.09 ERA. Arizona is the favorite to win with a -165 opening line that has remained unchanged. For more insights on the MLB season, be sure to check out our Free MLB Picks for potential winning opportunities.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Giants +145 | Diamondbacks -165
• Spread: Giants +1.5 (-135) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+115)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 62%.

San Francisco vs Arizona Stats

San Francisco Giants

RHP Hayden Birdsong will be the starting pitcher for the upcoming game on Monday, looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the Diamondbacks. Birdsong has a 4-5 record with a 4.74 ERA this season, showing some vulnerability on the road with a higher ERA of 5.55. Despite this, he has been able to keep opponents to a .215 batting average. San Francisco, ranked 23rd in power rankings, has been struggling with consistency at the plate this season, sitting in the bottom 10 in batting average and strikeout rate. They have had more success hitting home runs on the road, but have been weaker under night games and in September. The Giants have been leaving runners stranded due to their inability to hit for extra bases.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

LHP Eduardo Rodriguez is set to start for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, marking his 9th start of the season with a 3-3 record and an ERA of 5.09. However, he has struggled more at home with an ERA of 6.05 and opponents hitting nearly .300. Despite improvements in night games, opponents are still hitting close to .270 against him. The Diamondbacks have a strong offense, averaging 5.52 runs per game and ranking 2nd in overall batting average. They excel at home, with over half of their extra-base hits coming in front of their home crowd. In September, Arizona is hitting over .280 at the plate and showing good discipline at the plate. Despite their defensive struggles, the Diamondbacks have a power ranking of 18 and are known for their potent offense, ranking first in the league in scoring. In their recent matchups, San Francisco has had the upper hand, going 2-1 against Arizona.

Strong hitting capabilities and home advantage make Arizona Diamondbacks favorites to win against San Francisco Giants

The Arizona baseball team has consistently demonstrated strong hitting capabilities this season, particularly in their home ground and during the month of September. Birdsong has displayed susceptibility to home runs, with Arizona hitting over 75% of their home runs during night games. Considering the San Francisco Giants' struggle to maintain a steady performance at the plate and the Diamondbacks' adeptness at prolonging hits, it is reasonable to expect the Diamondbacks to secure a victory in this encounter. Wagering on Arizona to win the match could be a prudent choice based on their recent performance.

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