Game Preview
The first game of the four-game series between the San Francisco Giants and the Arizona Diamondbacks is scheduled for this Thursday. Currently, the Giants hold a 16-20 record (17-19 against the run line), while the Diamondbacks maintain a 20-17 record (20-17 against the run line). The matchup will take place at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ, commencing at 9:40 p.m. ET.
In their recent stretch of home games, the Giants concluded with disappointment, succumbing to an 11-6 defeat against the Nationals in the final game of the series. Despite managing to produce eight hits, the majority of them came after falling behind 10-1. Standout offensive contributions came from Michael Conforto’s eighth-inning home run and Lamonte Wade Jr.’s ninth-inning home run.
Seeking a rebound in the series opener, the Giants will put their trust in Alex Cobb, an impressive right-handed pitcher who has delivered exceptional performances this season. Cobb currently boasts a 2-1 record with an impressive 2.01 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in seven starts.
The Giants’ offense has displayed an average performance this season, scoring 159 runs, placing them 19th in the league. They possess a team batting average of .242 (17th) and an OPS of .747 (11th). Thairo Estrada leads the team with an impressive batting average of .338, while Wade Jr. boasts the highest on-base percentage at .437. J.D. Davis has made notable contributions in power hitting, launching seven home runs and driving in 20 runs.
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On the other hand, the Diamondbacks kicked off the series positively with a 5-2 victory in the opening game but faced defeats in the final two games against the Marlins.
Taking the mound for the Diamondbacks in Wednesday night’s game will be Tommy Henry, a left-handed pitcher making his third start of the season. Henry currently holds a 1-0 record with a 5.17 ERA and 1.53 WHIP across 15.2 innings pitched. In his previous outing against the Nationals, Henry limited the opposing team to two earned runs on six hits and two walks over 6.0 innings, resulting in a no-decision in the Diamondbacks’ 8-7 win.
The Diamondbacks’ offense has been performing admirably, ranking seventh in the league in terms of runs scored with a total of 191. They boast the second-best team batting average at .270 and the sixth-best OPS at .776. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. leads the team with an impressive batting average of .306.
San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks Game Information
- Date: 05/11/2023
- Time: 09:40 PM ET
- Location: Chase Field.
- How to Watch Giants vs Diamondbacks: MLB.TV
- Live Stream: MLB.TV
Giants vs Diamondbacks Betting Lines
Diamondbacks are +125 according to our Vegas MLB Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $125. On the other side, Giants are –140 according to the Vegas MLB Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $71.43.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines have Diamondbacks at a 44.44% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Giants have 58.33% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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