Philadelphia Phillies at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions
The Philadelphia Phillies (73-58) face the San Francisco Giants (61-68) in the 1st game of a 3-game road series Friday night. First pitch is at 10:15 p.m. ET at Oracle Park. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Phillies vs. Giantsodds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Giants lead 2-1
The Phillies have won 7 of their last 10 games, but just lost 2 of 3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road. After allowing 25 runs in 2 games against Arizona, they won the finale 18-2 on Wednesday.
The Giants have lost 7 straight games and 11 of their last 13. They have lost their last 5 at home. They are now 5 games behind the San Diego Padres in the NL wild-card race.
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Phillies at Giants projected starters
RHP Kyle Gibson vs. RHP Alex Cobb
Gibson (9-5, 4.08 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 139 IP.
- Allowed 2 R in 6 IP in a 5-4 loss to the Giants May 30
- Pitched 6 scoreless innings (1 BB, 9 K) in a 6-0 win Saturday over the Pirates in his last outing
Cobb (4-6, 3.81 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 in 111 IP.
- Giants are 7-14 when he starts and have lost 6 of his last 7 starts
- Has only 1 win since May 17
Phillies at Giants odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:09 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML) : Phillies +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Giants -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS) : Phillies -1.5 (+165) | Giants +1.5 (-205)
- Over/Under (O/U) : 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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Phillies at Giants picks and predictions
Prediction
Phillies 7, Giants 5
Money line
The Phillies have been playing very well, although they did suffer 2 blowout losses to the Diamondbacks. But after those losses, they exploded for 18 runs in the finale.
Meanwhile, the Giants have lost their last 7 games and 11 of their last 13.
You have one team playing well and another fading fast. Take the PHILLIES (+100).
Run line/Against the spread
The Giants have lost 6 one-run games in their last 13.
Half of the 14 losses the Giants have suffered with Cobb starting have been by at least 2 runs.
Eight of the Phillies' last 9 wins have been by at least 2 runs.
The potential payout for the Phillies to cover here is worth it. Take the PHILLIES -1.5 (+165).
Over/Under
Ten of the Phillies' last 16 games have had totals of 8 or more runs. They have scored 7-plus runs themselves in 7 of their last 11 games.
The Giants have had 4 of their last 6 games finish with 8 or more runs.
Take OVER 7.5 (-115).
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