San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants 6/20/2023 Game Analysis, Prediction and Forecast

San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants 6/20/2023 – Tonight, the San Diego Padres are hitting the road to face off against the San Francisco Giants in an NL West showdown at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. The game is scheduled for a 9:45 PM ET start time, marking an exciting clash between these division rivals. The Padres have encountered their fair share of struggles this season and are currently sitting one game below a .500 record. However, they enter this matchup positively, boasting a two-game winning streak. The best MLB betting lines predict that the San Francisco Giants will win here.

San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants 6/20/2023

San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants 6/20/2023

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
San Diego Padres	-1.5 (+145)	7.5 o (-105)	-110
San Francisco Giants	+1.5 (-175)	7.5 u (-115)	-110

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San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres are navigating a challenging season as they enter Tuesday’s game just one game below a .500 record. However, they come into this matchup riding a two-game winning streak, including a narrow one-run victory against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Taking the mound for the Padres tonight is Seth Lugo, who will be making his ninth start of the year. Lugo has had mixed results, posting a 3-3 record with a 4.10 ERA. Throughout the season, he has surrendered 19 runs on 46 hits across 41.2 innings of work. While Lugo struggles, he remains valuable in the Padres’ rotation.
San Diego’s pitching staff has faced challenges this season, combining a 3.75 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP. The team will look to tighten up on the mound and find greater consistency to support their quest for success.

The Padres struggle offensively.

Offensively, the Padres have also faced some struggles, evident in their .228 team batting average. Despite these difficulties, Fernando Tatis Jr. has been a shining star for San Diego, leading the team with a .286 batting average, fourteen home runs, and 34 RBIs.
Another standout performer has been Manny Machado, who has showcased his power with eight home runs and contributed 28 RBIs. However, Machado has been limited to just 55 games due to various factors. Xander Bogaerts has been a reliable contributor, leading the team with 65 hits in 245 at-bats.
Defensively, the Padres will rely on Seth Lugo to lead their pitching efforts. Lugo holds a 3-3 record this season with a 4.10 ERA and 38 strikeouts. Lugo has proven to be capable in his career matchups against the Giants, maintaining a 2-2 record with a 3.28 ERA and 15 strikeouts.

Players to watch: Jake Cronenworth 1B (GP 70, AB 250, R 29, H 53, 2B 10, 3B 4, HR 7, RBI 24, TB 92, BB 34, SO 64, SB 3, AVG 0.212, OBP 0.316, SLG 0.368, OPS 0.684, WAR 0.3, Xander Bogaerts SS (GP 66, AB 245, R 36, H 65, 2B 12, 3B 0, HR 7, RBI 24, TB 98, BB 31, SO 50, SB 9, AVG 0.265, OBP 0.352, SLG 0.4, OPS 0.752, WAR 1.7

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants are returning home for an exciting matchup on Tuesday night, carrying an impressive seven-game winning streak and standing seven games above a .500 record. In their previous game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, they secured a four-run victory, with Logan Webb delivering a stellar performance on the mound. Webb allowed just two runs on eight hits across seven innings of work, earning him a well-deserved victory. The Giants’ bullpen also played a crucial role, giving up only one run on one hit over the final two innings.
Thairo Estrada has been a standout performer for the Giants this season, leading the team with a remarkable .291 batting average and accumulating a team-high 72 hits. Power hitter Michael Conforto has been a force to be reckoned with, leading the team in home runs with twelve, while LaMonte Wade Jr. boasts an impressive .416 on-base percentage. JD Davis has been instrumental in driving in runs, leading the team with 40 RBIs.

The Giants improve on their offense

In their recent games, the Giants offense has been on fire, scoring 29 runs in their last three outings and consistently recording four or more runs in eight consecutive games. Their success has translated into victories, as they have emerged victorious in their last twelve games when scoring four or more runs. The Giants’ offensive prowess is led by Thairo Estrada, who has consistently contributed 72 hits and 28 RBIs. JD Davis and LaMonte Wade Jr. have combined forces to deliver impressive performances, accumulating 122 hits and 67 RBIs.
Taking the mound for the Giants in this matchup is Anthony DeSclafani, who holds a 4-6 record with a 4.31 ERA and 60 strikeouts this season. DeSclafani has shown his ability to excel against the Padres, as he boasts a career record of 3-1 with a 2.42 ERA and 36 strikeouts in their previous matchups.

Players to watch: Thairo Estrada 2B (GP 59, AB 247, R 38, H 72, 2B 16, 3B 1, HR 9, RBI 28, TB 117, BB 13, SO 63, SB 17, AVG 0.291, OBP 0.343, SLG 0.474, OPS 0.817, WAR 2.5, J.D. Davis 3B (GP 65, AB 215, R 30, H 62, 2B 11, 3B 1, HR 10, RBI 40, TB 105, BB 26, SO 65, SB 1, AVG 0.288, OBP 0.369, SLG 0.488, OPS 0.858, WAR 1.4

San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants Betting Numbers

Trends

San Diego Padres

Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-1 in Padres’ last 10 vs. National League West.
Under is 6-1 in Padre’s last seven road games, with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Padres are 5-1 in their last 6 games, with the total set at 7.0-8.5.

San Francisco Giants

Over is 5-0 in the Giants’ last 5 overall.
Over is 5-0 in the Giants’ last 5 on grass.
Total Over is 5-0 in the Giant’s last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in the Giant’s last 4 games, with the total set at 6.5 or lower.
Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 home games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.