Last Updated on June 29, 2018 5:13 am by dpatrick
Giants vs. Diamondbacks Prediction
After blowing a ninth-inning lead yesterday afternoon to see its four-game win streak end, the San Francisco Giants travel to play the red-hot Arizona Diamondbacks. Can San Francisco win the opener in Arizona as an underdog tonight?
Game Snapshot
909 San Francisco Giants at 910 Arizona Diamondbacks
Friday, June 28, 2018
Chase Field at 9:40PM ET
TV: FS-A (ARI)
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Public Betting Information
According to oddsmakers, the Diamondbacks are a -137 favorite to win on the moneyline. The Giants are a +127 underdog, while the total sits at 7.5 runs. As of Friday morning, 68 percent of public bets are pouring in on host Arizona. Check out our MLB Public Betting Page for the latest info.
Dyson blows save in loss
The Giants led 8-7 in the ninth inning at home yesterday versus the Rockies, but Sam Dyson gave up two runs and it ended as a 9-8 defeat. Dyson allowed the two earned runs on two hits in one inning of work, giving up a 2-run homer to D.J. LeMahieu. Alen Hanson helped pace the San Francisco offense as he went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two runs and two RBIs. Brandon Belt finished 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and two RBIs. Andrew McCutchen was 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, a run and an RBI. Pablo Sandoval ended the game 2-for-5 with a run. Gorkys Hernandez was 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and an RBI.
Greinke throws seven shutout innings
Arizona lost the series opener at the Marlins, but rebounded with three straight wins as it won Thursday afternoon’s finale 4-0. Zack Greinke earned the win as he threw seven shutout innings, giving up seven hits with six strikeouts and no walks. Paul Goldschmidt was 3-for-5 with a double, a run and an RBI. Jake Lamb went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run. Nick Ahmed finished the game 2-for-4 with a double, a run and an RBI. Greinke helped his own cause by going 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI.
Andrew Suarez (2-4, 4.43 ERA) will start today for San Francisco, while Patrick Corbin (6-3, 3.24) goes for the D-backs.
MLB Betting Trends
San Francisco
The Giants are 24-49 in their last 73 road games. The over is 6-2-1 in Suarez’s last nine starts overall.
Arizona
The Diamondbacks are 19-7 in their last 26 games overall. The over is 6-2 in Corbin’s last eight starts versus San Francisco.
Prediction:
Suarez has been very hittable lately and Corbin has even showed some cracks in his armor. While a bet on the streaking Diamondbacks isn’t a bad choice at all, I think the total here looks a little low. Take advantage as Arizona should get to Suarez, while the Giants offense looked great yesterday in their pitcher-friendly park.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: GIANTS/DIAMONDBACKS OVER 7.5