Arizona Diamondbacks (78-61) vs. San Francisco Giants (68-71)
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants September 4 2024 – As the MLB schedule begins to heat up, we take a look at one of the mid-week matchups that capture the attention of the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants. Having crossed well and truly above the .500 mark, the Diamondbacks seek to ensure their playoff position while the Giants try to erase a disappointing season. Set for Wednesday at Oracle Park, it is sure to promise action, which is essential for gambling fans with the top USA betting platforms.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants September 4, 2024 Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 9:45 PM ET |
| Where: | Oracle Park, San Francisco |
| TV: | MLBN, ARID |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Diamondbacks | -141 | -1.5 (+130) | 7 over (-116) |
| Giants | +120 | +1.5 (-159) | 7 under (-111) |
The Diamondbacks enter this game as favorites, reflecting their stronger season performance. The -1.5 spread suggests confidence in their ability to win by at least 2 runs. For bettors, the total over 7 could be tempting given both teams’ recent trends towards high-scoring games.
Zac Gallen (10-6, 3.87 ERA) vs. Hayden Birdsong (3-4, 5.14 ERA)
Zac Gallen has arguably been the most consistent starter Arizona has had this season, with an ERA of 4.00 in 121 innings pitched. He admitted his strikeout numbers have been great and that his WHIP, which is 1.31, is a little bit higher than wanted, but he is good at controlling the game but sometimes lets too many people get on base because of too many walks.
The performance of Hayden Birdsong this season has not been as great recording an ERA above five in fewer pitched innings. His WHIP 1.43 and the number of home runs given up in less than 50% of the innings pitched that Gallen has signal weak spots that Arizona might be able to take advantage of.
In the current picture between Gallen and Birdsong, the chances of winning seem more in favor of Arizona because of Gallen’s experience and his lower ERA than the latter. On the other hand, Birdsong has to be conservative and avoid issuing bases on balls and getting knocked out by TIM struggling on the mound against the Giants.
Diamondback’s Strategic Batting Approach
The Diamondbacks boast a robust team batting average of .263 and a slugging percentage of .437, demonstrating their ability to generate significant offense. Their on-base percentage (.336) combined with power hitting (173 home runs) forms a formidable lineup that can challenge the Giants’ pitching staff.
Giants’ Battle Against Odds
The Giants, with a lower team batting average of .240 and fewer runs scored, face an uphill battle. Their slugging percentage (.392) and on-base percentage (.309) suggest struggles in consistent base-reaching and run-scoring, areas they must improve to surprise the Diamondbacks.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 5 games.
Arizona are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against San Francisco.
Arizona are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Arizona’s last 9 games against an opponent in the National League.
San Francisco Giants Betting Trends
San Francisco are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 7 games against Arizona.
San Francisco are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home.
San Francisco are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the National League.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 7 games against an opponent in the National League West Division division.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants Betting Previews
Based on the statistical advantage and recent form, one can expect that Arizona is ready for another victory. They should hit better than the Giants with their batting and pitching forms in which Gallen is in the right shape while the Giants have been inconsistent. However, the sizeable total line and the recent trends of both teams suggest that a more offensive game could be on the cards.
To sum up, even though there are plenty of reasons for taking an under in this situation, the Diamondbacks make sense as they may not be the best option, but value in terms of over total points and spread bets might rise. Last-minute updates are always appreciated and may change the nature of the game, hence determining the types of bets that can be made. Regarding this exact match-up, MLB picks and predictions suggest that the Diamondbacks are likeliest to score the points and cover the spread in this matchup as they exploit the Giant’s flaws and have a white-hot offense.
Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 5, Giants 3.
