The Philadelphia Phillies have struggled in MLB games when visiting San Francisco. The Giants, who have not been one of the best MLB teams in the MLB standings in a while, are winners of five straight, including Monday night’s game on the MLB schedule, while playing hosts.
As the Phillies seek their first win in San Francisco since June 19, 2021, here is a breakdown of each team, the odds, public MLB picks, and our Phillies vs Giants predictions.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants Odds
The Phillies are favored at -115 on the moneyline and -1.5 (+155) on the run line. The Giants are +105 on the moneyline and +1.5 (-175) on the run line. The over/under for the game is 7.5 runs with -110 odds on either side of the spread.
The Phillies’ implied run total is 4.0 runs, with -110 odds on the over and -120 odds on the under. The Giants’ implied run total is 3.5 runs, with -115 odds on either side of the spread.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants Information
Philadelphia Phillies vs San Francisco Giants
Location of the game: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA.
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 16. 9:45 p.m. ET.
How to watch: NBC Sports Philadelphia | NBC Bay Area | MLB Network
Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants Analysis
Philadelphia Phillies Performance Recap and Analysis
After winning the pennant last year, the Philadelphia Phillies schedule is one that many believe will have them playing deep into October again.
They are 19th offensively in scoring 4.43 runs per game, eighth with a batting average of .261, and 10th with an OPS of .744. Their pitching staff is 24th in allowing 5.06 runs per game, 19th with a batting average against of .248, and 16th with an opposing OPS of .716. Though, they are fifth with 9.37 strikeouts per game.
Zack Wheeler gets the ball Tuesday looking to improve on his 3-2 start with a 3.80 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 45.0 innings pitched, MLB player stats show. He allowed a solo home run and three hits in a no-decision against the Toronto Blue Jays in his last start.
Key Injuries
While the Phillies have gotten Bryce Harper back from the MLB injury report, they are still feeling the effects of losing slugging first baseman Rhys Hoskins to a knee injury. They also have left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado out after a strong start to his season, though he is due back in June.
Betting Trends to Know
Over their last five games, the Phillies are 4-0-1 on the under. Though those making Phillies vs Giants predictions will find, the over is 4-0-2 in the last six meetings in San Francisco.
San Francisco Giants Performance Recap and Analysis
Those making a San Francisco Giants prediction probably thought they would have been better, though 18-23 is respectable, given the Phillies are 20-21.
The Giants are 18th in scoring 4.44 runs per game, 17th with a .241 batting average, and 13th with an OPS of .741. They are fourth with 1.59 home runs per game but last with 9.83 strikeouts per game. The pitching staff is 23rd in allowing 5.04 runs per game, 26th with a batting average against of .263, and 21st with an OPS of .750.
Alex Cobb draws the start, and he is 3-1 with a 1.70 ERA and has not allowed a run in his last two starts.
Key Injuries
Slugger Joc Pederson is out indefinitely with a hand injury, but outfielder Mike Yastrzemski is probable with a hamstring injury.
Betting Trends to Know
The under is 5-0 in the Giants’ last five when Cobb starts.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants Betting Picks
Here is a look at our Phillies vs Giants predictions.
- We will take the home underdogs at +105, like the public, with Cobb pitching so well.
- We will go under 7.5 runs, unlike the public, because of the pitching matchup.
- Predictably, we’ll take Giants +1.5 (-175).
Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants Score Prediction
It is a great pitching matchup that should be solid for fans who like chess matches.
- MLB Pick: Giants 3, Phillies 2
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