San Francisco Giants (76-74) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (79-72)
San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 9/20/23 – As the 2023 MLB season draws near its conclusion, playoff berth battles are heating up. On September 20, 2023, two key matchups for postseason berths will take place at Chase Field in Arizona: San Francisco Giants (77-74) against Arizona Diamondbacks (79-72) which could have major postseason implications will take place simultaneously and live broadcasted by MLBN.
The San Francisco Giants come into this game on uncertain footing, having only won two of their past six contests and struggling on the road with a 1-9 record since October. Yet their batting lineup has been an asset, boasting an average of .241. Their pitching staff has managed a respectable 4.01 ERA while showing impressive control by only allowing 379 walks all season – an approach which may prove crucial in facing Arizona in their upcoming match-up.
Arizona Diamondbacks enter this matchup riding a wave of momentum, boasting an 79-72 record and having won five out of their last six home games at Chase Field. Offensively, Arizona has excelled with a batting average of .251 and 160 homers hit. Unfortunately their pitching staff leaves something to be desired with an erratic 4.57 ERA and 494 walks issued. Nevertheless, Arizona can utilize their home advantage and strong offense as they look to solidify postseason hopes. Get your free expert baseball picks for Royals’ upcoming games now.
San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 3:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Chase Field |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Logan Webb (10-12 W-L, 3.31 ERA) vs. Merrill Kelly (11-7 W-L, 3.45 ERA)
Logan Webb will take the mound for the Giants this time out and has enjoyed an excellent season, posting a 10-12 record with an ERA of 3.31 over 201 innings pitched, allowing 183 hits and 29 walks while striking out 183 batters while posting an impressive 1.05 WHIP, showing his ability to keep runners off the bases. However, Webb must improve his record on the road for him and his teammates to find success.
Merrill Kelly will take to the mound for the Diamondbacks this season and has amassed an 11-7 win-loss record, an ERA of 3.45, and a WHIP of 1.21. Over 159 innings pitched he allowed 131 hits and 62 walks while striking out 172 batters, although his higher walk rate could present opportunities for Giants counterattack.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Arizona Diamondbacks -120, Total Odds: 8.5
Current betting odds favor the Arizona Diamondbacks with a moneyline of -120 while Giants sit at +110. A total set at 8.5 is priced with an over/under at +105 and an under/over at -125, so depending on recent trends and form for both teams a bet on Arizona may be wiser in order to cover the spread.
San Francisco Giants Betting Trends
The Giants have experienced mixed success recently. While 7 of their last 10 matchups saw total points go OVER, their straight-up record in 6 of them was poor; particularly worrying was their 1-9 record when playing away against Arizona, as well as 3-7 when away against other teams.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
The Diamondbacks have been impressive at home lately, posting an impressive 5-1 mark over their last six home games against San Francisco Giants despite a strong offensive showing overall. Furthermore, their total has gone UNDER in five of those five matches while they boast an outstanding 7-3 straight-up record against them at home over that same span.
San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 9/20/23 Betting Picks
The game is set to be a highly competitive one, given the recent trends and the form of both teams. While the Giants have shown capability against the Diamondbacks specifically, their overall form and poor road record make it tough to back them in this matchup.
If you’re looking for prop bets or considering the over/under, the total has gone OVER in 7 of the Giants’ last 10 games and OVER in 4 of the Diamondbacks’ last 6 games, suggesting a potentially high-scoring game. However, it should be noted that the total has gone UNDER in the Diamondbacks’ last 5 games against the Giants. Don’t forget to check out free accurate sports picks for additional insights.
Free Pick and Prediction: Arizona Diamondbacks 6, San Francisco Giants 4.