by James Q
Tuesday, Jul 05, 2022San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds and Preview - 07/06/2022
Game Time: 12:20 pm ET, Wednesday, July 6th, 2022
Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
Where to Watch: MLBN ALT, MLB.tv
Opening MLB Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Giants -130, D-Backs +110; O/U 9
BetMGM: Moneyline: Giants -141, D-Backs +115; O/U 8.5
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Season Record
Giants: 40-38, 3rd place NL West
Diamondbacks: 36-44, 4th place NL West
A National League West matchup between the 3rd ranked Giants and the 4th ranked Diamondbacks. Oh how the mighty have fallen. Last season the Giants won 55 MORE regular season games than the lowly Diamondbacks. The Giants were a 107 win team while the Diamondbacks were a lowly 52 win team… that was 2021. A few months less than a calendar year later and these teams are practically even. Sure the Giants have won a few more games than the Diamondbacks… but they stink pretty much the same.
The Giants have won only 2 of their last 10 games. They are tumbling down the rabbit hole and may need to be big sellers at the Trade Deadline this season. It also feels like some of the players have given up on that amazing team play that gave them the magical season that was 107. They went 0-1 against the D-Backs so far, got SWEPT 0-3 against the Chicago White Sox, went 1-1 against the Detroit Tigers, 1-2 Against the Cincinnati Reds, and 0-1 against the Atlanta Braves during that stretch.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have won 4 of their last 10 games… not exactly world beaters themselves. They went 1-0 against the D-Backs, 1-2 against the Colorado Rockies, 1-1 against the San Diego Padres, 1-2 against the Detroit Tigers, and 0-1 against the San Diego Padres over the stretch. It sounds strange but the 36 win Diamondbacks are doing a lot with very little this season. No one thinks 36 wins is a lot… but if you look at the numbers… That is better than the sum of their parts.
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Offensive Analysis
The Giants are 4th in scoring with 4.91 runs per game, 17th in batting average with .240, and 5th in OBP with .324. The bats are scattered throughout the line-up.
The Diamondbacks are 21st in scoring with 4.21 runs per game, 29th in batting average with .219, 25th in OBP with .298
Defensive Analysis
The Giants are 15th in Team ERA with 3.94, 16th in WHIP with 1.26, and the fielders are 15th in errors with 37 on the season so far. The pitching is what needs the big boost. The Giants are leaving wins on the table since they are 4th in scoring… but 3rd in their division. They should leave no rock unturned while looking for a guy who can fill a starter spot.
The Diamondbacks are 24th in ERA with 4.37, 22nd in WHIP with 1.33, and 26th in errors with 54 on the season so far.
Giants vs Diamondbacks Prediction
Our prediction for Wednesday, July 6th is… Diamondbacks 5 - Giants 3
106* is not really a home field advantage for the Diamondbacks, but it will drive the Giants slightly more nuts in comparison to San Francisco weather. The bet should be for the Diamondbacks as they have the advantage in starting pitchers and home field.
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MLB Betting Trends
The Giants are 73-43 (+30.4 Units) when the total is 8.5 to 10 the last 3 seasons.
The Giants are 11-3 this season on the road when the moneyline is -100 to -150
Key Injuries
Giants: SS Brandon Crawford (knee) Out ** CF S. Duggar (oblique) Out ** LF L. Wade Jr (knee) Out
Diamondbacks: SS Nick Ahmed (shoulder) Out for season.
Players to Watch
Giants: RHP Alex Cobb, 3-3, 4.59 ERA, 56 strikeouts in 51 innings pitched. 1.37 WHIP.
“Swan” is a .500 pitcher for his career and this season. His ERA is disastrous so far this season.
Diamondbacks: RHP Merrill Kelly, 7-5, 3.46 ERA, 74 strikeouts in 91 innings pitched. 1.26 WHIP. The 33 year old has good numbers this season. He bears a striking resemblance to a young Chris Elliot… specifically the version of Chris Elliot that starred in Fox’s Get a Life in the early 90’s.
Starting Lineups
Giants: RF Luis Gonzalez, CF Mike Yastremski, 3B Evan Longoria, LF Joc Pederson, 1B Brandon Belt, 2B Thairo Estrada, DH Tommy La Stella, SS Brandon Crawford, C Austin Wynns
Manager:
Giants: Gabe “yes, I do shape my eyebrows” Kapler
Diamondbacks: Torey “it’s a dry heat” Lovullo
Weather Forecast
Sunny and Hot! A dull and dry 106* Fahrenheit with only 10% humidity. Thankfully the wind could hit 10 mph giving a little relief from the oven-like conditions. I know people live in Phoenix, but I’ve never been able to figure out why?
James Q
About the Author:
James Q. has been involved with sports and gambling his entire life. A former division 1 scholarship basketball player, James understands sports (and especially basketball) inside-and-out. Following his basketball playing days, James parlayed his gambling skills into a semi-pro poker career. James resides in Los Angeles, and especially loves the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Rams, and Los Angeles Dodgers. And when he isn't betting on sports (and writing about it), James can be found performing stand-up comedy on the Sunset Strip.
