In the second of a two-game series between the San Francisco Giants (71-60) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (56-76) at AT&T Park, Matt Moore (8-10, 3.95 ERA) and Shelby Miller (2-9, 7.14 ERA) get the start. The Diamondbacks won the last game 4-3, and Arizona leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 3:45 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 31 and will air on FSAZ and CSBA.
In his last start, Moore pitched 8.2 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out seven and walking three in a 4-0 victory over the Dodgers. The Diamondbacks were unsuccessful against the Padres 13-6 the last time Miller pitched. He went 5.0 innings, allowing six runs, striking out five and walking one.
San Francisco, a -141 favorite, will look to capitalize at home against Arizona. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is eight runs. The Giants are in an interesting position this season. While they have a notable winning record in games where they’re the favorite (52-33), their overall money line (-330) is less impressive. They have performed well against their division to earn a SU record of 32-20 and a 25-11 record when they were the favorite. The Giants come into the game with the NL’s fifth-ranked home scoring offense, averaging 4.6 runs per game in their own ballpark. The Giants are a stellar hitting team with 9.0 hits per game, one of the highest marks in the NL. They have been very patient at the plate, ranking third in the NL with an average of 3.6 walks per game. As for the pitching staff, the Giants are fifth in the league in WHIP at 1.227.
Moving on to the away team, the Diamondbacks come into this game with a weak win percentage of .347 when playing as the underdog (26-49) and an overall money line of -2,046. Over the last 10 games, the team is winless as the underdog with a 0-2 record and 5-5 SU. The Diamondbacks have racked up 109 steals on the year, making them one of the most threatening base-running teams in the league.
The Giants have gotten the best of the Diamondbacks in head-to-head matchups this season, going 9-6. This game will feature Miller (LHP) on the mound against the Giants, who have a 24-16 record when they take on a left-handed starter. The left-handed Moore will take the mound against the Diamondbacks, who have an 18-16 record against lefty starters this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – SF, O/U – Over
Notes
In their last game, the Diamondbacks won by a margin of one run. The Giants are 24-20 in one-run games. The Diamondbacks have a 19-12 record in close games.
The Giants managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Diamondbacks who are coming in with a 16-10 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Diamondbacks are 10-55. The Giants have a 12-40 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 28th in home runs, San Francisco has hit 109 this season. Arizona ranks 19th with 147 home runs.
San Francisco and Arizona both rank in the top five of the league in hits. San Francisco sits at fourth with 8.99 hits per game and Arizona ranks third with 9.24.
Ranking 15th, San Francisco is in the top half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.740). Arizona ranks in the top 10 with an OPS of .754.
When the Diamondbacks allow at least one home run, they are 29-62, well-matched with the Giants who are 32-48 when allowing at least one homer.
