Giants vs. Diamondbacks Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, April 18, 2024

Joc Pederson leads the Arizona Diamondbacks (9-10) into Thursday’s matchup with the San Francisco Giants (8-11) on a two-game homer streak. His Diamondbacks are underdogs for the contest, however, with bookmakers naming the Giants as -158 moneyline favorites. The game starts at 9:45 PM ET from Oracle Park, live on NBCS-BA.

San Francisco’s Logan Webb and Arizona’s Ryne Nelson have been named the starters for this contest.

Giants vs. Diamondbacks Odds

  • Giants odds to win: -158
  • Diamondbacks odds to win: +134
  • Spread: Giants -1.5
  • Total: 8 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
  • Time: 9:45 PM ET
  • TV: NBCS-BA
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    Who Will Win Giants vs. Diamondbacks?

    Giants and Diamondbacks Betting Trends

    The Giants are 5-5 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 50% of those games).

    San Francisco has gone 2-2 (winning 50% of its games) when playing as moneyline favorites of -158 or shorter.

    This season, the Diamondbacks have been listed as the underdog in five games and failed to win any of those contests.

    Arizona has not won as an underdog of +134 or more on the moneyline this season in three such games.

    In the 19 games in which oddsmakers have set an over/under for the Giants, they have combined with opponents to go over the total 11 times (11-8-0).

    So far this season, the Diamondbacks and their opponents have hit the over in nine of their 19 games with a total.

    Giants Stats & Insights

    The Giants have the No. 19 offense in MLB action scoring 4.2 runs per game (79 total runs).

    San Francisco is 19th in MLB action with 17 total home runs.

    The Giants’ .246 batting average ranks 12th in the majors.

    San Francisco strikes out 8.5 times per game to rank 17th in the majors.

    The 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Giants pitching staff ranks 27th in the majors.

    San Francisco has the 27th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.75).

    Diamondbacks Stats & Insights

    The Diamondbacks have scored 106 runs this season, which ranks third in MLB.

    Arizona’s 22 home runs rank eighth in Major League Baseball.

    The Diamondbacks have a team batting average of .254 this season, which ranks eighth among MLB teams.

    No team has fewer strikeouts this season than Arizona, which has struck out only 6.7 times per game on average.

    The Diamondbacks average the 20th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.3) in the majors this season.

    Arizona has pitched to a 4.06 ERA this season, which ranks 17th in baseball.

    Giants Key Players to Watch

    Webb makes the start for the Giants, his fifth of the season. He is 1-1 with a 3.80 ERA and 17 strikeouts through 23 2/3 innings pitched.

    Michael Conforto leads San Francisco in home runs with four, runs batted in with 14 and his batting average of .292 is also best on his team.

    Matt Chapman’s four home runs are most among San Francisco batters. He’s driven in 12 runs this season while slugging .416.

    Jung Hoo Lee has 20 hits this season and a slash line of .270/.317/.338.

    Jorge Soler has collected 16 hits this season and has an OBP of .350. He’s slugging .433 on the year.

    Diamondbacks Key Players to Watch

    Nelson (1-2) will take the mound for the Diamondbacks, his fourth start of the season.

    Ketel Marte has racked up a team-best batting average of .338, while pacing the Diamondbacks in home runs (five).

    Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has put his power on display as he leads his team with five home runs and 20 runs batted in.

    Corbin Carroll is hitting .225 with two doubles, a home run and 12 walks.

    Christian Walker is hitting .254 with a double, three home runs and 14 walks.

    Giants and Diamondbacks Injuries

    Giants: Alex Cobb: 15 Day IL (Hip), Luke Jackson: 15 Day IL (Back), Sean Hjelle: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Robbie Ray: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Austin Warren: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ethan Small: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Tristan Beck: 60 Day IL (Arm)

    Diamondbacks: Geraldo Perdomo: 10 Day IL (Right meniscus tear), Alek Thomas: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Paul Sewald: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Eduardo Rodríguez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Drey Jameson: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Giants vs. Diamondbacks Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 5, Giants 4
  • Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
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