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San Diego Padres Favored to Take Series Opener Against San Francisco Giants, Betting Odds Open at -205

The San Francisco Giants are set to face off against the San Diego Padres in a three-game series, with rookie Mason Black starting for the Giants and Michael King on the mound for the Padres. Despite the Giants coming off a win against the Diamondbacks, San Diego is the betting favorite opening at -205.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Giants +180 | Padres -201
• Spread: Giants +1.5 (-120) | Padres -1.5 (+101)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 67%.

San Francisco vs San Diego Stats

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants have been struggling this season, currently ranked fourth in the NL West with a record of 69-72. Despite signing several veterans during the offseason, the team has been underperforming, particularly at the plate where they rank 21st in MLB with a .702 team OPS. Third baseman Matt Chapman has been a standout performer with a .779 OPS and 29 HRs, leading to a lucrative six-year contract extension. Rookie pitcher Mason Black, however, has been struggling with a 0-2 record and a 7.45 ERA, coming off a recent loss against the Miami Marlins. Overall, the Giants are ranked 17th in offense and defense, averaging 4.26 runs per game and allowing 4.42 runs against them per game, contributing to their current standing in the league.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres have been performing exceptionally well this season, currently holding the second position in the NL West with an impressive record of 80-61. The team's offense has been particularly strong, with a team slash line of .265/.327/.418 and averaging 4.75 runs per game. Left fielder Jurickson Profar has been a standout hitter for the Padres, with 22 home runs and an .846 OPS. On the pitching side, righty Michael King, with an 11-8 record and 3.17 ERA, will be taking the mound. The Padres are ranked 9th in offense and 12th in defense, with an overall power ranking of 12. In their recent matchups, San Francisco had a 1-2 record against San Diego.

San Diego Padres Favored to Win Series Opener Against San Francisco Giants

The San Diego Padres are favored in this match-up against the San Francisco Giants due to their superior performance on both offense and in the bullpen. Emerging pitcher Mason Black, in just his sixth MLB game, faces off against a formidable opponent in Michael King, who has maintained an impressive 4-2 record with a 2.50 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in his last 39.2 innings pitched. The two teams have been producing runs at different rates recently, with the Giants averaging 3.75 runs per game over their last 12 games compared to the Padres' 4.64 runs over their previous 14 games. Furthermore, the Padres hold a more favorable bullpen ERA of 3.82, ranking 11th in the league, compared to the Giants' bullpen ERA of 4.03, placing them 18th. Given these factors, it is expected that the San Diego Padres will secure a victory in the series opener at their home field.

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