Written By: Evan Perkins
Appealing MLB matchups are on the horizon, with the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants Game 3 battle coming up on Thursday, September 5, at 3:45 PM ET. This MLB betting opportunity will occur at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California, where the Giants are favored with a moneyline of -160.
The Diamondbacks are in a tight race in the National League West. They are roughly six games back in third behind the leading Los Angeles Dodgers. Wins against a fellow division rival would be vital to inching closer.
They have been about the same on the road and at home this season, which shows steady progress no matter where they play. Ironically, they have a nearly identical road record as the Giants do at home.
They have been scraping by over the last 10 games with breaking even. Not only did they struggle against the Dodgers in the previous series, but their momentum here has yet to look the same. Defensively, they have been volatile.
The Diamondbacks will start Merrill Kelly (4-0) on the mound in hopes he can continue his undefeated magic. He currently boasts an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.28. The team has been hovering near an ERA of 4.54, so his time on the mound will be crucial.
The Giants are fourth in the division behind the Diamondbacks and have no shot at the playoffs. Based on recent trends, they will likely finish under .500 on the season.
Their ability to win games for home fans has been solid, but take them anywhere else, and they have issues defensively. Thankfully, they will get another shot at home here.
In their last 10 games, they have only won a handful, with several losing streaks in between. Their performance in Game 1 of this series was appealing since they roared back late almost to steal the lead. However, they have yet to ben consistency on the defensive end.
The Giants will put out Blake Snell (2-3) on the mound to start. He comes in with an ERA of 3.56 and a WHIP of 1.08. The team has hung around an ERA of 4.21, so they need him to do well at the start.
Betting odds from MyBookie reveal a close battle for the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants game. The odds show the Giants as favorites, which makes sense with solid starter pitching.
Market research shows the Giants have a 50.8 percent chance of winning. However, the Diamondbacks are likely to produce more runs than the Giants would be able to contain. Look for the Diamondbacks to steal another on the road.
