Colorado Rockies (13-28) vs. San Francisco Giants (19-24)
Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants 5/17/24 – As the MLB season progresses, a particularly intriguing matchup is set for May 17, 2024, where the Colorado Rockies will face off against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. The Rockies, with a disappointing 13-28 record, look to build on a surprising five-game winning streak, while the Giants at 19-24 aim to find consistency and climb closer to a .500 record. This game not only offers a glimpse into two teams trying to turn their seasons around but also presents interesting dynamics for those involved in today’s MLB top picks.
Although this season they have been struggling, the Colorado Rockies have exhibited the signs of being back on track lately. Their last five games have not only been victories but also wins against the spread, which means that either the team is getting better or at least the peak of the performance is over. The team’s batting average is .245 with a .305 on-base percentage and .375 slugging percentage, which shows that there are some difficulties in the offensive power but a good on-base ability. Nevertheless, their high ERA of 5.21 and WHIP of 1.53 still show the problems in the pitching staff, which they will have to fix to keep any form of success.
The San Francisco Giants have been through their own difficulties that have been noticeable in their 2-3 record in the last five games and a poorer performance against the spread. While having a slightly weaker batting average of .238 compared to the Rockies, the Giants, nonetheless, have more home runs and a marginally better slugging percentage. Their pitching with a 4.51 ERA and 1.37 WHIP beats the Rockies, thus, they might find the Rockies’ weak hitters out. Consistency is still the Giants’ biggest problem this season, as the case of their uneven performance on the field proves.
Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants 5/17/24 Game Info
| When: | Friday, May 17, 2024, at 10:15 PM ET |
| Where: | Oracle Park |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Ryan Feltner (1-3, 5.2 ERA) vs. Kyle Harrison (3-1, 3.42 ERA)
Ryan Feltner, the Rockies star pitcher, has had a hard season with a 5.2 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over 45 innings. His weakness to giving up hits and home runs could be bad for him in this matchup because the Giants lineup can use these weaknesses to their advantage. Feltner will have to use his strikeout ability, with which he has registered 40 this season, to prevent the Giants’ hitters from getting on base.
On the other hand, Kyle Harrison of the Giants has a more solid 3.42 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in the game, which shows a more controlled and effective season. Harrison has the edge over Feltner as he has 45 strikeouts and fewer hits allowed over the same number of innings to Feltner. His capacity to keep the lower walk and home run rates will be the main factor in dealing with the Rockies’ lineup.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Currently, betting odds and spreads remain TBD. Once available, these figures will greatly inform predictions, considering the recent uptrends for the Rockies and the generally more consistent pitching from the Giants.
Colorado Rockies Betting Trends
The recent winning streak and the Rockies’ good performance against the spread on the road (10-10) could turn bettors towards them, especially when the spread is more or less OVER in some of the recent games which indicates the higher-scoring outcomes which might continue, given their pitching problems.
San Francisco Giants Betting Trends
The Giants with a less favorable record both at home and on the road against the spread and their totals going OVER frequently, show the potential for a high-scoring game. Their home performance against the spread could be a reason for the bettors to be not sure to bet.
Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants 5/17/24 Betting Picks
Considering all factors, the game promises competitive dynamics with potential high scoring. The Giants, with the stronger pitcher on the mound, might have the edge, particularly if their hitters capitalize on Feltner’s weaknesses.
The prediction leans towards a Giants win in a higher scoring game, considering both teams’ recent OVER trends and pitching stats. This should be a key consideration for those looking at multi-expert top picks.
Free Pick and Prediction: San Francisco Giants 6, Colorado Rockies 4.