Padres vs. Giants Prediction and Best Bets for 8/31

The San Diego Padres are 2.5 games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the final NL wild-card spot. They are also a half-game behind the Philadelphia Phillies for second spot in the NL. The Padres have won back-to-back series over the Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants. Joe Musgrove hasn't won since June 16.

Padres vs. Giants is on 8/31. San Diego Padres are going to play with Joe Musgrove and Alex Wood.

Padres vs. Giants is a bettors' favorite.

Musgrove hasn't won since beating the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. He has six quality starts since then, three of which came in August. The Padres have won three out of the last four games that he has started. Musgroves has been outstanding against San Francisco this season, with three wins.

Joe Musgrove has won two games against San Francisco this season. The Giants have lost six straight and 10 of their last 12 games. Alex Wood has had a bad month in August with an 8.53 ERA in five starts.

Padres and Giants play each other on May 21, July 7 and August 9.

Alex Wood had a good July and a bad August. His best start this month was against the Padres in San Diego. On August 8, he allowed three hits and no walks and struck out five in 6.1 shutout innings to earn the win in a 1-0 Giants victory.

July (five starts): 2-1, 1.65 ERA, 27.1 IP, 17 H, 8 R, 5 ER, 3 HR, 4 BB, 28 K, .173 OBA. August (5 starts: 1-3,8.53 ERA), 25.2 IP (24 H), 30 H (25 R), 24 R ( 24 ER), 6 HR (4 BB), 27 K (1).

Padres are playing at home against the Giants. San Francisco is struggling at the plate.

Padres vs. Giants is a good bet for the Padres. The Giants are underperforming recently. Musgrove hasn't picked up a win since it was still spring. His last start wasn't great, but he has owned the Giants this season.