Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants 9/4/24 – The Arizona Diamondbacks (78-61) fly to Oracle Park to face the San Francisco Giants (68-71), who have lost their last five games. As MLB heads into the campaign’s final weeks, the contrast between these two teams later in the season would certainly be rough for the latter team, making this a pivotal encounter for both teams aiming for a potential playoff berth. For those keen on assessing baseball free predictions, this game offers an irresistible twist of the dominant and underdog teams, and the narratives are heightened only by the game stats and the starting pitchers’ duel.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants 9/4/24
| When: | Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 9:45 PM ET |
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| Where: | Oracle Park |
| TV: | MLBN, ARID |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants 9/4/24
| Team | RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Diamondbacks | -1.5 (+130) | 7 over (-116) | -141 |  |
| Giants | +1.5 (-159) | 7 under (-111) | +120 | |
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— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) September 4, 2024
The current betting odds reflect a favorable tilt towards the Diamondbacks, attributed to their stronger season record and recent performance trends. The moneyline and spread suggest a confidence in Arizona’s ability to cover, with a total leaning towards a higher-scoring game, consistent with both teams’ recent OVER results.
Zac Gallen (10-6, 3.87 ERA) vs. Hayden Birdsong (3-4, 5.14 ERA)
For the Diamondbacks, Zac Gallen has been an excellent horse so far and has displayed good control with a 3.87 ERA and 118 strikeouts in 121 innings. Although he has had his fair share of struggles at times, his ability to chew threw innings and keep the scores close has been key for Arizona. He has a slightly higher WHIP of 1.31 than most pitchers due to the hits he gives up, but regardless, his performance has proven that he is one of the key active pitchers in the starting rotation.
On the other hand, it has been quite a difficult season for the Giants’ Hayden Birdsong, with a 5.14 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in a meager 49 innings, which does not seem promising at all. Due to Birdsong’s elevated ERA and more tendency to put runners on base, his outings have been buoyed by lower, more exploitable innings. Given his lower innings count, it would then suggest that he may have some difficulty in eating up innings in a game, which may strain the bull-pen of the Giants.
Diamondback’s Dynamic Offense
It would be fair to say that Arizona’s team statistics are impressive. As far as my NCAA team is concerned, it has an impressive pasting average of .263, problem-averaging .437 and 173 home runs. They have the natural ability to score. With an on-base percentage of .336, this team helps their insatiable slash-hitting approach and is one of the leading offensive teams in the league. This kind of offensive efficiency is important because they will be playing against a safer Giants’ pitching rotation that has a higher era and whip.
Giants’ Struggle at the Plate
The San Francisco Giants have not shown great results on the offense registering a .240 batting average with .587 runs scored and .143 home runs. The same lackluster batting performance is evident in the team’s slugging percentage of .392 and on-base percentage of .309 which will be counterproductive against Gallen’s type of pitching. In addition, they will have to take advantage of the slightest of the errors and to use their somewhat more effective walk rate to fuel any scoring chances.
Trends
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 5 games.
Arizona are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against San Francisco.
Arizona are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Arizona’s last 9 games against an opponent in the National League.
San Francisco Giants Betting Trends
San Francisco are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 7 games against Arizona.
San Francisco are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home.
San Francisco are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the National League.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 7 games against an opponent in the National League West Division division.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants Betting Prediction
Taking the odds and trends into consideration, the Arizona Diamondbacks are in an excellent position to exploit the weaknesses of the Giants. The pitching duel works in favor of Arizona today as well in terms of the past season and the present match, enhancing the probability of them covering the spread.
Considering the last OVER tendencies of both teams and the offense of the Diamondbacks, it does not sound improbable to bet on the OVER total. The odds and situation compel bettors to back Arizona to win, having regard for a high-scoring contest, which makes it a good selection on top-tier online betting sites.
Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 6, Giants 3.
Hilbert Mayer
Sports Writer
Hilbert Mayer is a professional sports writer, betting analyst, and content strategist with over 15 years of experience in the sports industry. Before focusing on sports betting analysis and handicapping, Hilbert worked as a sports writer for various news outlets, covering everything from game recaps to in-depth matchup features. Today, he specializes in MLB, NFL, March Madness, and UFC betting, combining his journalistic background with deep statistical expertise and real-world betting insights. His proven track record, sharp reads, and ability to break down complex matchups make him a trusted voice among both casual bettors and seasoned sharps.
Published on: September 4, 2024
Last updated: March 31, 2025