San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds Pick 8/3/24 – As baseball enthusiasts eagerly anticipate Saturday’s matchup between the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds, baseball enthusiasts are looking forward to what promises to be an intriguing contest. Both clubs currently boast 55-56 records while 52-57 standings place Cincinnati slightly ahead. Set for Great American Ball Park’s Great American Stadium starting at 7:15 PM ET start time; betting enthusiasts seeking a top multi-handicapper prediction have everything necessary right at their fingertips in this analysis tool.
San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds Pick 8/3/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 7:15 PM ET |
| Where: | Great American Ball Park |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
San Francisco Giants (55-56) vs. Cincinnati Reds (52-57)
San Francisco Giants have enjoyed an outstanding start to this season, boasting 55 wins and 56 losses with an overall record of 55-56 wins-losses. On offense, their offensive stats show a batting average of.244, scoring 480 runs off 903 hits for an OBP percentage of.315 with an SLG percentage of.394. These numbers suggest a balanced offensive lineup capable of producing both power and consistency on offense.
Cincinnati Reds (52-57 record) have had an unsuccessful season so far but have still shown promise. Their batting average sits just shy of.230 with 477 runs scored from 812 hits; yet their power potential can be seen through their 119 homeruns runs. Their on-base percentage stands at.304 while slugging percentage remains constant at.394. While their offensive stats may not compare favorably with that of Giants teams like NY, their power hits make them formidable opponents.
Kyle Harrison (6-4, 3.69 ERA) vs. Hunter Greene (7-4, 2.97 ERA)
Kyle Harrison of the Giants holds an overall season record of 6-4 with an ERA of 3.69 and WHIP of 1.28 over 97.2 innings pitched this year. In that span he allowed 92 hits while striking out 90 batters while walking 33 in addition to giving up 10 homers this season. Harrison’s performance metrics suggest he is an efficient pitcher with good control but occasionally struggles to prevent runs; his WHIP and ERA scores indicate otherwise; Harrison excels at striking out batters quickly while managing high pressure situations effectively while weaknesses such as susceptibility to homers could be exploited by Red power batsmen this year.
Hunter Greene of the Reds’ starting rotation has been outstanding this year with his 7-4 record, 2.97 ERA and 1.05. In 124.1 innings pitched he allowed only 82 hits while striking out 138 batters against 49 walks for an excellent strikeout rate and control – notching 10 home runs along the way! Greene stands out with his ability to limit hits while maintaining a low ERA; his strengths lie with strikeout capability and control while potential weaknesses related to walks could provide Giants opportunities to exploit him further.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Cincinnati Reds -1.5 (+145), Total Odds: 9
Current betting odds favor Cincinnati Reds with a point spread of +1.5 (+145), moneyline of -135, and total odds for this match set at 9 under 120; these indicate slight favorites of winning, though most likely expect relatively low scoring due to 9 under total odds.
San Francisco Giants Betting Trends
The Giants have displayed several noteworthy betting trends recently. Over their past six games, 5 have ended UNDER, suggesting an inclined toward lower scoring matches; and they are 6-1 SU in their past 7 contests; in particular 6 of 8 games played against Cincinnati have ended UNDER; additionally this trend can also be observed against National League opponents; their record in those five contests stands at an unblemished 5 games unbeaten!
Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends
The Reds also possess important betting trends worth noting. Their total has gone under in 5 of 7 recent games against San Francisco – 8 out of 9, to be precise – suggesting their proclivity for lower scoring encounters. Furthermore, their recent struggles indicate the need to slow the scoring, yet their record against National League West Division opponents stands out with them posting 9-2 wins overall and an Under record in their last 11 contests at home against San Francisco; four out five Total Under games went UNDER
San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds 8/3/24 Betting Picks
Based on an analysis of team stats, starting pitchers, and betting trends, this game promises to be intensely contested. Given both teams’ recent form, strong records against National League opponents, superior pitching stats of Reds pitchers at home advantage give them an edge; therefore bettors should consider wagering UNDER on total runs as both trends for both sides are present along with strength of starting pitchers.
As MLB underdog tips go, the Giants could make for an excellent pick given their recent successes and strong trends. But given the Reds’ dominant performance in key areas, prop bets on strikeout rates for starting pitchers may also prove fruitful.