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Diamondbacks vs Giants

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Arizona Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks (22-20) VS GIants (24-18)

14/05/2025 | 6:45 PM ET | Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Giants
Moneyline Pick - Arizona Diamondbacks (-110): A-

Arizona brings a wave of momentum behind a starter who faired well in the past against the Giants, while San Francisco faces key absences that thin out both the lineup and bullpen. With a significant number of their depth players injured, pressure will be put on the starters to get the job done. Meanwhile, Arizona’s starter has historically excelled in this matchup and benefits from a fully rested bullpen, giving them more tactical flexibility late.

Given both teams are evenly priced, siding with the more complete and in-form Diamondbacks makes sense. They’ve got the edge in health, recent form, and head-to-head history, all of which make them the more attractive play. At even money, this matchup grades out as a strong A- value pick.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 14/05/2025 09:41

Over/Under Pick - Under 8, (-110): B+

Two of the National League’s most average arms square off in what’s shaping up to be a low-scoring chess match. San Francisco’s starter has had the upper hand in recent meetings with Arizona, while the Diamondbacks’ starter continues to thrive in road environments like Oracle Park. Both teams enter with rested bullpens and are dealing with key absences in the heart of their lineups, limiting offensive firepower on either side.

This matchup has all the makings of a pitcher’s duel, and betting on the under feels like the safest angle. The odds of both teams cracking double-digit run totals seem slim with the way these starters have handled each other’s lineups. In a cool, pitcher-friendly setting, nine runs looks like too high a bar to clear.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 14/05/2025 09:41

Spread Pick - Arizona Diamondbacks, +1.5 (-240): B

Arizona enters this one with the hotter hand on the mound and more lineup stability, while San Francisco is trying to snap a poor run in their last five, having lost four. Though the Giants lean on a usually reliable starter, their bullpen’s recent hiccups and the absence of key bats make them a tough sell to win comfortably. The Diamondbacks have a few matchup edges in the lineup and should be able to hang around, even if they don’t grab the outright win.

Given how competitive the NL West standings are shaping up to be, taking the run insurance is the more strategic play—even if it comes at a cost. The visitors have shown enough spark to keep this one close, especially if San Francisco’s bullpen can’t protect a late lead. It’s not a flashy bet, but laying the juice for the extra run earns a solid B grade.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 14/05/2025 09:41

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