Arizona Diamondbacks (77-61) vs. San Francisco Giants (68-70)
September 3, 2024 9:45 pm EDT
The Line: San Francisco Giants +102 / Arizona Diamondbacks -120; Over/Under: +7.5
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In this article, we will formulate a San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, September 3rd, at Oracle Park.
Giants Offense Has Struggled
The Giants offense has struggled a bit heading into this game and over the last six games they have scored only 14 runs total. On Saturday they were shutout against the Miami Marlins and they need to find a way to get the offense going quickly. The Giants are averaging 4.25 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.39 runs per game.
The offense is ranked 18th in the league while the pitching is ranked 16th. Matt Chapman has hit 21 home runs and driven in 68 RBIs so far this season. In this game, if the Giants want to find success they need to get the offense going early to put the pressure on.
Diamondbacks Pitching Needs to Be Better
The Diamondbacks scored six runs on Monday but it wasn’t enough as the pitching gave up 11. Slade Cecconi went one inning and he gave up seven hits and five runs. The Diamondbacks are averaging 5.43 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.76 runs per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league while the pitching is ranked 26th. Getting the start for the Diamondbacks will be Ryne Nelson who sits with a 9–6 record and an ERA of 4.22.
In his last start against the New York Mets, he went 6.1 innings giving up eight hits and two runs. Two starts ago against the Boston Red Sox, he went six innings giving up five hits and two runs. The Diamondbacks really need Nelson to have a strong start to really try to put the pressure on.
Why the Diamondbacks Will Beat the Giants
- The Diamondbacks have won each of their last nine night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Giants have lost four of their last five games.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last six road games.
- The Giants have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games against National League opponents.
- The Giants have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five Tuesday night games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction
Nelson has been solid the last couple of games, even if he has gotten out of jams, and that is going to be case again here. The Giants bats have been inconsistent with the offense and they are going to struggle here with the offense again here. Nelson will get some run support and it’s going to be the Diamondbacks that are going to end up on top here. Back the Diamondbacks on the money line.
