With the MLB regular season drawing to a close, the first of the San Francisco Giants (77-79) – Arizona Diamondbacks (87-69) coming up next at Chase Field all but guarantees one interesting fight. This clash has been scheduled on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 9:40 PM ET, with the two focusing on the playoff picture but from two extremes. This game should be very interesting for those looking for free baseball picks, showing one team providing the opportunities.
San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 9/23/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Monday, September 23, 2024, at 9:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Chase Field |
| Watch: | NBCSBA, ARID, MLBN, MLB.TV |
| Giants odds: | +145 |
| Diamondbacks odds: | -175 |
| Total Line: | 9.5 |
San Francisco Giants (77-79) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (87-69)
The San Francisco Giants, despite their poor showing in the overall standings, have wasted little time in showing character and abilities in the last matches. Coming into this game, they build on the success gained over the Seattle Mariners after winning an intricate conflict and losing two close games, which still spoke quite strongly of the Giants’ willpower. Out of the last nine games, they managed to win six, which shows that they can turn against their opponents, especially in away games, which they have largely dominated in their last 7 games, posting a 7-1 Win/Loss ratio. This tendency to excel in such situations will be important to them in the upcoming encounter with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
| San Francisco Giants Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 22, 2024 | KC | 2-0 | W |
| Sep 21, 2024 | KC | 9-0 | W |
| Sep 20, 2024 | KC | 2-1 | W |
| Sep 19, 2024 | BAL | 3-5 | L |
| Sep 18, 2024 | BAL | 5-3 | W |
The other thing to mention is how the Arizona Diamondbacks, thanks to a positive winning ratio, have created a solid playoff team. How great they have been at home is exceptional, highlighted by a complete demolition of the Boston Red Sox in all three home games with victories of 12-2, 4-1, and 7-5, respectively. These factors have been instrumental in their success in matches, with their strong batting unit always scoring a lot of runs and hits against mighty teams, as their latest Boston series illustrates.
| Arizona Diamondbacks Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 22, 2024 | MIL | 9-10 | L |
| Sep 21, 2024 | MIL | 5-0 | W |
| Sep 20, 2024 | MIL | 7-4 | W |
| Sep 19, 2024 | MIL | 5-1 | W |
| Sep 18, 2024 | COL | 9-4 | W |
Hayden Birdsong (4-5, 4.74 ERA) vs. Eduardo Rodriguez (3-3, 5.09 ERA)
With only four wins and four losses on his record, Hayden Birdsong of the Giants walks onto the mound. More than sixty-two innings pitched and he has 71 strikeouts. This is a pitcher who can possibly mess with batters’ heads. Even if Birdsong gives up a lot of runs which translates into a high ERA, he will be important against the Diamondbacks since he knows how to give up hits without losing his cool when it’s most needed.
On the opposite end, Eduardo Rodriguez of the Diamondbacks, sporting the same ERA but a penchant for erasing the other teams batters’ lineup when needed the most, has to work on his game, home runs being his bane. As both battling pitchers have exposed weaknesses, this particular bout may come down to which starting pitcher has further luck in subduing the other teams batting order.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Arizona Diamondbacks -175, Total Odds: 9.5
This confidence in the Diamondbacks can be seen from the betting lines where the team boasts of a better record and plays at home. However, with the recent improvement for the Giants, and the erratic form in evidence from either starting pitcher, the over on total runs may prove attractive to punters searching for more than simple moneyline wagers.
San Francisco Giants Betting Trends
Even with the ups and downs of the Giants’ campaign, their prior run, which culminated in a streak of away games, suggests how a team can be coming together at such a pivotal time. Their capability to deliver results under pressure as well as on the road may not only make them a dangerous underdog but also one that can be wagered on with confidence.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
When the Diamondbacks are playing at Chase Field, they have proven to be quite difficult to displace, which is consistent with the team’s overall season strategy. As is usually the case, their good home record and even better batters are quite the favorites; however, the Giants are always capable of surprises.
San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 9/23/24 Betting Picks
From the current information and analysis, the performance of the Diamondbacks, especially at home, appears to be impressive so far and will likely hold. The Giants have performed well lately, but as seen in many baseball matches, the more fruitful option may be to wager on a game that will be closer than the line suggests. Betters that are interested in prop bets, the over on total runs could be a good option, especially considering the starting pitchers’ prone to surrendering hits and runs.
In closing, it is safe to say that straight wins by the Diamondbacks are most likely, although a better line may be from the Giants in terms of the spread and the total runs scored. There is all likelihood that this will be a high-scoring game, and that must be won in the final few innings. For those following sports expert predictions, this match has lots of betting angles and as such, should be profitable.