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Diamondbacks and Giants to Clash in Final Game of Series, Giants Favored to Win

The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants will conclude their four-game series with a day game on Thursday. The Diamondbacks are currently in third place in the NL West, but maintain a 2.5 game lead in the Wild Card race. The Giants, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the NL West and face an uphill battle in the Wild Card race. Merrill Kelly is expected to start for Arizona, while Blake Snell will take the mound for San Francisco. The scheduled first pitch is at 3:45 EST at Oracle Park. The Giants are favored to win with a betting line of -146 that has not changed.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +134 | Giants -146
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-165) | Giants -1.5 (+147)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 59%.

Arizona vs San Francisco Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently picked up an 8-7 win in their series opener but have struggled, going 2-4 over their last week of games. Despite this, their offense has been strong, scoring 45 runs and hitting .311 with 10 homers in that stretch. Overall, they lead the National League with 757 runs and a .773 OPS through 139 games, slashing .263/.336/.437 with a league-best 33 triples. In the recent victory, Randal Grichuk had a standout performance, going 3-for-5 with two home runs, driving in three runs and raising his batting average to .284. The team also welcomed back 1B Christian Walker from the IL, who had a single and an RBI in his return. On the pitching side, the team has a 4.54 team ERA this season, ranking 13th in the National League over 139 games. Starting pitcher Kelly has a record of 4-4 since returning from injury, with the team having a 4.79 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. The relievers have a 4.22 ERA with 32 wins and 35 saves. In terms of rankings, Arizona is #1 in offense, #26 in defense, and has a power ranking of 8 with a record of 78-61 this season. They were recently affected by an injury to OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who was placed on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain, expected to return in mid-September.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

The San Francisco Giants have struggled in recent games, going 3-8 over their last 11 games and scoring only 40 runs with a .206 average. Through 139 games, they rank ninth in the National League with 594 runs scored and have a .703 OPS. Heliot Ramos had a strong performance in a recent game, driving in two runs and scoring once. In terms of pitching, the Giants have a team ERA of 4.21 over 139 games and are one of three N.L. teams with at least two complete games. Their starting rotation has a 4.33 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. Tyler Rogers leads the bullpen with 68 appearances and 28 holds. Injuries include OF Michael Conforto being a late scratch on Tuesday. The team currently has a power ranking of 23 and ranks 17th for offense and 18th for defense, with an overall record of 68-71. against Arizona, they went 1-2 in their last 3 matchups.

Arizona Diamondbacks Hold Advantage Over San Francisco Giants in Division Matchup

In the initial eight matchups between the division opponents, Arizona has established a 5-3 advantage. Despite narrowly edging out a victory on Tuesday, their average margin of victory stands at 4.8 runs per game. Although Kelly has yet to pitch against the Giants this season, his lifetime record of 7-5 with a 3.34 ERA in 18 starts against San Francisco is promising. The fact that the Giants have not faced him this season presents an advantage for the Diamondbacks. Furthermore, Kelly will be seeking redemption after a challenging performance. He currently holds a 2-0 record in three road starts this year. On the other hand, Snell has exhibited exceptional performance, necessitating Arizona's batters to put in extra effort to tire him out early in the game. Given their success in previous matchups and recent form, with a 7-3 record in their last ten games against San Francisco, it is advisable to consider siding with the Diamondbacks.

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