In this article, we will formulate a Yankees vs Giants Prediction for this MLB game on Friday, April 11th, at Citi Field. Let’s take a look at the San Francisco Giants vs New York Yankees pick.
Yankees Finally Bounced Back
The Yankees finally bounced back in the last game. The Yankees had lost three games in a row before they were able to beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 in the last game. It’s a good thing the Yankees scored two runs in the top of the 9th because the pitching gave up three runs in the bottom of the 9th. Ben Rice hit a home run and drove in two RBIs. Max Fried did have quite the start, and he went seven innings, giving up five hits and zero runs. He also finished with seven strikeouts.
The Yankees’ offense is ranked first in the league, averaging 6.83 runs per game. With so much talent, the offense has confidence. Getting the start for the Yankees will be Marcus Stroman, who has a 0-0 record and an ERA of 7.27. He hasn’t been good in each of his first two starts. Against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he went four innings, giving up three hits and four earned runs.
Another Strong Game for the Giants
The Giants have had a strong season, and they scored another win in the last game. On Wednesday, they scored eight runs against the Cincinnati Reds, enough for a two-run victory. Mike Yastrzemski and Wilmer Flores both hit a home run. Even though they won, Justin Verlander still wasn’t good enough, and he went 5.2 innings, giving up five hits and five runs. In the first two games of the series, the offense was ice cold, so it was good to see the offense get back on the right track.
The Giants are averaging 4.75 runs per game, while their pitching is giving up 3.25 runs per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 2nd. Robbie Ray will get the start for the Giants. He has a 2-0 record and an ERA of 3.18. Against the Seattle Mariners, he went six innings, giving up four hits and one run. The Giants really need another strong start from Ray here.
Why the Giants Will Beat the Yankees
- The Giants have won each of their last five games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Yankees have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a road win.
- The Giants have covered the run line in 14 of their last 15 games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four home games against National League opponents following a road win.
Yankees vs Giants Prediction
Give me the Giants here. Robbie Ray has been really good for the Giants here, for Marcus Stroman, the same can’t be said. Stoman sits with an ERA of 7.27, and in his last start, in four innings, he gave up four earned runs. The Yankees’ offense is averaging 6.83 runs, but they aren’t going to be strong here. The Giants have done a good job of beating up on bad pitchers. The Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Back the Giants on the money line to end up cashing here.