San Francisco Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers 8/28/24 – On Wednesday, the San Francisco Giants will play against the Milwaukee Brewers in a crucial National League contest. There are playoff implications for both teams and so this game at American Family Field will be an important one. The Giants want to make headway in the wild card standings while the Brewers are trying to secure the top position in the National League Central. This match is among the best daily baseball picks as it has important trends and matchups for betting enthusiasts.
San Francisco Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers 8/28/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 8:10 PM ET |
| Where: | American Family Field |
| TV: | – |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
San Francisco Giants (67-66) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (75-56)
The San Francisco Giants enter this game with the win-loss record which has been nearly similar to that of the opponents, one which has been a glimpse of brilliance but has not been consistent. The present day also does not shine on the San Francisco Giants as this team has the team batting average of .242 having scored 568 runs this season. This team does not rank high on most of its tackles against their opponents this evening. The slugging and on base averages at .396 and .311 respectively can still be improved further. The Giants have shown remarkable resilience in specific matchups, notably evident in their recent performance trends against teams like the Marlins, which could signal a potential upset in the Marlins-Rockies duel today.
Comparatively, that of the Milwaukee Brewers have been better throughout the season as the offensive team came up as strong, hitting .253with 626 runs scored and a slugging percentage of .404. Their arms, whose ERA has been better: 3.7 as compared to that of the giants 4.17, have also contributed to their success. The Brewers’ strength at home is notable, with a recent 5-1 SU record in their home games, suggesting that they could have the upper hand in the Mets vs Diamondbacks matchup, a testament to their robust gameplay.
Kyle Harrison (7-5, 4.00 ERA) vs. Freddy Peralta (8-7, 3.86 ERA)
Despite owning a 4.00 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 117 IP, Kyle Harrison has had flashes of brilliance but is also vulnerable – witness the 16 HR allowed. Strikeouts are not an issue for him indicated by 114 strikeouts, but the need for improvement is still present. How he adapts to and handles the Brewers’ menacing eyelids will be essential, as he possibly will be the one to dictate the pace of the game.
On the other hand, Freddy Peralta holds a marginally better record and an admirable 3.86 ERA with 164 strikeout in 142.1 IP. It is one thing to stay away from issuing 53 walks and another to still remain with 1.2 WHIP which speaks volumes on his control. What will be important for Peralta is to take advantage of the situations where the Giants do not capitalize with runners on base and be able to use his strikeouts to neutralize these batters.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 +142, Total Odds: 7.5
The current betting landscape shows the Brewers favored at home with a spread of -1.5, reflecting their stronger overall performance and pitching advantage. The over 7.5 runs is set at -120, anticipating a potentially high-scoring game given the recent trends and offensive capabilities of both teams.
San Francisco Giants Betting Trends
San Francisco has seen the total go OVER in 4 of their last 5 games, indicating a trend towards high-scoring affairs. This trend is bolstered by their 4-1 SU record in recent matchups against Milwaukee, suggesting they find ways to win against this particular opponent, especially notable in their 4-1 SU record when playing at Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Trends
The Brewers have been formidable at home, boasting a 5-1 SU record in their last 6 games at American Family Field. However, their struggle against the Giants in home games, with a 1-4 SU record, might be a cause for concern. The total going OVER in 4 of their last 6 games against San Francisco aligns with the overall expectation of a higher-scoring game.
San Francisco Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers 8/28/24 Betting Picks
This game is molded to be won by the Brewers due to the fact that they have relatively better pitching as well as the fact that they are the home team. In contrast, the form that the Giants have shown in the latest games against the Brewers gives hope, as well as history that they perform well above the set standards while on the road.
As for those who wish to place a bet, it would be advisable to go with the Giants to cover the spread given the way they have been performing of late. There is also an option to bet on the total going OVER 7.5 which appears to be a safe bet in light of recent scoring patterns by both teams. As for the highlights on the sports handicapping insights, always pay attention to the starting pitchers at the beginning of the game in order to have a clear picture of the total score likely to be recorded.