The San Francisco Giants (74-78) will be playing against the Baltimore Orioles (84-68) in a thrilling contest that occurs in mid-September, a period in which both teams are seeking to establish themselves. The game is scheduled to be played on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 1:05 PM ET at the Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Live TV coverage of the game is provided by NBCSBA, MASN, MLBN and MLB.TV. Today, the prediction providers are working on providing the Handicapper predictions today based on the detailed analysis of the last performances of the teams as well as the general trends of the season.
San Francisco Giants vs. Baltimore Orioles 9/19/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 1:05 PM ET |
| Where: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| Watch: | NBCSBA, MASN, MLBN, MLB.TV |
| Giants odds: | +114 |
| Orioles odds: | -135 |
| Total Line: | 7.5 |
San Francisco Giants (74-78) vs. Baltimore Orioles (84-68)
It has been an up-and-down season for the San Francisco Giants, as there phases of brilliance and phases of dullness. They have been quite resilient, as so many matches recently and particularly against the Orioles suggested, despite their being below .500. Across 40 games played; the team is hitting .238 with a slugging percentage of .392, which means they still hold the potential for better offense. Most recently, the Giants faced off against the Padres precepts, losing the series and the Brewers.
| San Francisco Giants Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 18, 2024 | BAL | 5-3 | W |
| Sep 17, 2024 | BAL | 10-0 | W |
| Sep 15, 2024 | SD | 3-4 | L |
| Sep 14, 2024 | SD | 0-8 | L |
| Sep 13, 2024 | SD | 0-5 | L |
On the other hand, the Baltimore Orioles, who are having a better season record, have had a slight hiccup lately, especially at home. With a batting average of .248 and slugging percentage of .435, helped with 218 homers, they have utilized a better offensive approach overall. However, their recent matches against Detroit and Boston have shown some weaknesses that may be a cause of concern for the Giants.
| Baltimore Orioles Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 18, 2024 | SF | 3-5 | L |
| Sep 17, 2024 | SF | 0-10 | L |
| Sep 15, 2024 | DET | 2-4 | L |
| Sep 14, 2024 | DET | 4-2 | W |
| Sep 13, 2024 | DET | 0-1 | L |
Logan Webb (12-10, 3.53 ERA) vs. Zach Eflin (10-9, 3.55 ERA)
Logan Webb for the Giants has shown great durability in this season, logging 193.2 innings pitched and producing an ERA of 3.53. His ability to strike out hitters while walking a few (only 47 walks) will be essential in keeping control against the hard-hitting Orioles.
Zach Eflin of the Orioles has been pitching in the same manner as Webb, with a slender advantage of 1.13 in WHIP, but has Skimped on the innings pitched (154.2). His walk rate is extremely low, having issued only 18 free passes. Eflin will face his biggest test yet of conceding homers (20) with the Giants’ batting order that has just recently gotten in form.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Baltimore Orioles -135, Total Odds: 7.5
The current betting odds favour the Orioles a little based on their better season record and playing in the stadium. However, the total line of 7.5, in view of the last games played in this regular season, suggests a more balanced score than one would expect since pitching seems to be the key factor.
San Francisco Giants Betting Trends
Baltimore has been a good hunting ground for the Giants over the last six road games, standing at 5-1 SU against the Orioles. Given their recent wins, the Giants appear to possess a certain poise that could continue to break down the Orioles’ plans.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends
Besides enjoying a better season overall, the Orioles have recently dropped home games, and this is an area that needs improvement. They are 1-4 SU in their last 5 home games, which is a worrying sign for the team as they should play better at home.
San Francisco Giants vs. Baltimore Orioles 9/19/24 Betting Picks
Considering both teams’ considerable abilities and that of their starting pitchers, today’s contest is almost a stone’s throw away from a hotly contested match. Although the Orioles dominate in terms of home runs and slugging percentages, one cannot dismiss the ever-boasting upward streak of the Giants and their historical rivalry bragging rights.
With betting fans, many would be inclined to bet on the Giants on the +1.5 spread thanks to their current performance and how well they have performed in Camden Yards all this time. It is also worth considering the total going under 7.5 since the game is critical for both teams; hence, careful strategies will be put in place, especially on offense, where it has been a strong pitching lineup. Check out today’s free baseball picks on betting strategies for this match.