San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction 8-3-23 MLB Picks
The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants clash Thursday in game 1 of an MLB series at Oracle Park. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Diamondbacks Betting Preview
The Diamondbacks are now 5-13 since the all star break and have lost 5 of their last 7 games overall. The Diamondbacks are now outside of the top-3 in the wild card race. The Diamondbacks pitching staff is 24th in ERA (4.63), 20th in WHIP (1.34) and 12th in quality starts (40). The Diamondbacks' offense is 10th in runs per game (4.85), 9th in batting average (.256) and 18th in homers (123). Ketel Marte leads the Diamondbacks with 115 hits and 57 RBI, while Corbin Carroll and Christian Walker have combined for 205 hits and 126 RBI. Brandon Pfaadt gets the ball, and he is 0-4 with a 8.20 ERA and 30 strikeouts this season. This will be Pfaadt’s second career game against the Giants.
Giants Betting Preview
The Giants look for a third straight win after winning 6 of their last 8 games. The Giants are currently positioned as the top wild card team in the NL. The Giants pitching staff is 8th in ERA (3.89), 4th in WHIP (1.23) and 15th in quality starts (38). The Giants' offense is 17th in runs per game (4.47), 19th in batting average (.241) and 17th in homers (124). JD Davis leads the Giants with 88 hits and 54 RBI, while Thairo Estrada and LaMonte Wade Jr. have combined for 158 hits and 60 RBI. The Giants didn’t announce a starting pitcher at the time this article was published.
Matchup/League Facts
- The San Francisco Giants ranks 1st in the league for walks allowed this season (278).
- The San Francisco Giants ranks 29th in the league for steals this season (46).
- The Arizona Diamondbacks ranks 2nd in the league for triples this season (26).
- The Arizona Diamondbacks ranks 3rd in the league for steals this season (107).
Randy’s Pick
The Giants didn't announce a starting pitcher at the time this article was published, but I don't think it matters. The Diamondbacks have been a complete mess since the all star break, and there's no way you can get behind them with confidence. In fact, the Diamondbacks are at the bottom in terms of profitable teams over the last 30 days. Whoever the Giants are throwing out on the bump, I'm going to back them here to win their seventh game in their last 9 tries.
