Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants 5/28/24 MLB Betting Picks

Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants 5/28/24 – As the Major League Baseball season continues to unfold, the Philadelphia Phillies (37-14) are set to face off against the San Francisco Giants (25-26) on a cool evening at Oracle Park. This matchup pits one of the league’s top teams against a middling opponent trying to claw back to a .500 record. For those looking for the best MLB daily picks, this game provides intriguing opportunities, especially considering the contrasting fortunes of the teams involved.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants 5/28/24

Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants 5/28/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Phillies	TBD	TBD	TBD
Giants	TBD	TBD	TBD

The rubber match#RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/bEJS7YjYFV

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) May 26, 2024

Although specific betting odds have yet to be announced, the Phillies’ superior record suggests they could enter the game as favorites. However, bettors should watch for updates as game day approaches, as these could offer valuable insights, especially considering the recent performance trends of both teams.

Zack Wheeler (4-2, 2.53 ERA) vs. Mason Black (0-1, 8.79 ERA)

Zack Wheeler has been vital in the Phillies’ rotation with his 2.53 ERA and the catcher Whitney Houston recorded a 0.98 WHIP over 67.2 IP this season. Strikeouts can be achieved through a great number of pitches and few walks; he does both well and doesn’t serve up the long ball often, making him a tough one for any lineup to face. Wheeler will have to be extremely precise and commanding of the zone since the Giants have had issues with scoring.

Mason Black is going to face a significant challenge. With an 879 ERA and a 1.95 WHIP in just 14 innings pitched; what should be the acceptable threshold for any hardball fantasy team? In these 14.1 innings, Black’s major league career has for sure began on a raw note. His high hit and home run rates imply that he is prone to suffer when facing hard-hitting opposition which the potent Phillies team is in a good position to naturally pose. This game may turn out to be influenced by the difference in exposure and recent form of the two starters.

Analyzing Phillies’ Offensive Prowess

The Phillies are batting . 260 with a . Average of 420, 60 home runs and 277 scored runs. Looking at the performance of their batters, one may easily conclude that this team has a powerful and versatile roster that is always eager to capitalize on the errors of the opponent’s pitchers. The team’s on base percentage of . 338 also supports their capability to consistently apply pressure on the opposing team’s pitcher.

Giants’ Struggle at the Plate

On the other hand, the Giants stand with a .250 batting average and a slugging percentage of .385, but below the Phillies’ numbers in both runs and especially home runs. Slightly lower on-base percentage (.319) implies that the team does not have as many chances to score large numbers of runs in a single inning, which would come in handy against such opponents as Philadelphia.

Trends

Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends

Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Philadelphia Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
Phillies are 12-10 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Phillies’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 16 of Phillies’ 30 last games at home

San Francisco Giants Betting Trends

Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
San Francisco Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
Giants are 13-14 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Giants’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 9 of Giants’ 25 last games at home