Diamondbacks vs. Giants 9/3/24 – The Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Francisco Giants are set to lock horns in another exciting National League meeting at Oracle Park on Tuesday. Given the Diamondback’s strong over the Giants with a record of 77-61, while the Giants only managed 68-70, this game will likely make or break the overall season for the teams. Fans, as well as multi-handicapper tips enthusiasts, should be satisfied with this match as it offers a wide variety and many exciting betting options, which should be considered.
Diamondbacks vs. Giants 9/3/24 Odds and Game Info |
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When: | Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 9:45 PM ET |
Where: | Oracle Park |
Watch: | ESP+, Fubo, MLB.TV |
Diamondbacks Odds: | -120 |
Giants Odds: | +102 |
Total Line: | 7.5 |
Diamondbacks (77-61) vs. Giants (68-70)
So far this season, the Diamondbacks have been playing quite well, as reflected in their .262 batting average and .437 slugging percentage, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. This includes their 743 runs scored and 172 homers, supported by a .335 on-base percentage. Arizona’s pitching unit has posted an average ERA of 4.47 with a WHIP of 1.34, along with 1,058 strikeouts. Historically, the Diamondbacks have faced challenges against teams like the White Sox, particularly in interleague play, where the White Sox have often managed to exploit weaknesses in Arizona’s pitching staff.
The San Francisco Giants have also faced problems when considering the team’s .240 batting average and .392 slugging percentage. They have only managed 587 runs and 143 home runs, yielding fewer runs than their opponents. Their pitchers have an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.3, which is somewhat decent when compared to the Diamondbacks. Historically, the Giants have had similar challenges against teams like the Washington Nationals, who have also struggled with offensive consistency but have occasionally capitalized on pitching matchups, much like the Giants have this season..
Ryne Nelson (9-6, 4.22 ERA) vs. Kyle Harrison (7-6, 4.22 ERA)
Among the Diamondbacks players, Ryne Nelson is probably one of the more important with a 9-6 win/loss and earned run average of 4.22 this season. Completing 136.1 innings in total, he has fanned 112 batters and registered a WHIP of 1.28. He may have surrendered 15 long balls, but he has shown restraint not to give up more than 30 walks which is impressive. Whatever the role that Nelson played, especially at the end of the game, it can swing the game for the better or for the worse.
Kyle Harrison has also an identical heads up against Nelson with an earned run average of 4.22 but has one victory less at 7-6. Harrison has a WHIP of 1.31 while pitching for the Giants over 121.2 innings and has given up 17 home runs. He has managed to achieve 115 strikeouts while issuing 41 walks, which shows that while he is able to get batters out, he may be prone to under pressure. His game plan on the Diamondbacks’ robust batting order will be critical.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 +147, Total Odds: 7.5
The betting odds favor the Diamondbacks with a spread of -1.5 at +147, suggesting that oddsmakers anticipate them to win by at least two runs. The over/under set at 7.5 with odds of -114 on the over indicates expectations for a relatively high-scoring game.
Diamondbacks Betting Trends
The Diamondbacks have shown a strong trend towards high-scoring games, with the total going OVER in 7 of their last 8 games. Despite their overall strong record, they have struggled in their recent outings, going 1-4 SU in their last 5 games. Their road game performance is notable, with a 6-0 SU record in their last 6 road games.
Giants Betting Trends
Similar to the Diamondbacks, the Giants have had their challenges, going 1-4 SU in their last 5 games. However, they have a solid record at home against Arizona, going 5-2 SU in their last 7 home games against them. The total has gone UNDER in 12 of their last 18 games at home, indicating a tendency for lower-scoring games in their stadium.
Diamondbacks vs. Giants 9/3/24 Betting Picks
In summary, and taking into account all the data and trends, the Diamondbacks are in a great position to exploit the weaknesses of the Giants, especially considering their great record on the road. Although we can expect an even pitched battle here, Arizona might benefit from their stronger offensive stats.
Well, as for the betting, such a bet on the Diamondbacks is assumed to win with the -1.5 points, also with the OVER, as the recent trends for both teams are turning to high scores. Also, look for any Free MLB picks that might support this takedown for further confirmation.