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2022 MLB Handicapping
(26-14-0) San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants (22-17-0)
Date: Sunday, May 22nd
Time: 04:05 ETPM ET
Venue: Oracle Park San Francisco
Projected Pitchers: Mackenzie Gore vs. Alex Wood
MLB Moneyline Odds: Padres 117 Giants -140
MLB run line Betting Odds: Padres +1.5, Giants -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.0
San Diego Padres
Heading into the game, the San Diego Padres have an overall record of 26-14-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 16-7. In the NL West division, San Diego currently sits 2nd So far, the team has gone 23-17-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 68.0% of their games. The Padres’ over-under record is 19-21-0.
For San Diego, Mackenzie Gore gets the start with an overall record of 2-1. This includes a strong ERA of 2.17. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.83 innings per outing, as well as 9.93 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.79 per 9. In total, Gore has given up 1 home run.
Throughout the season, the Padres have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 3.88.
During the season, the San Diego Padres have performed well on offense, averaging 4.38 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 20.0. On offense, the Padres have a team batting average of 0.228, placing them 22nd in the league. San Diego’s batting average on balls in play of 0.248 is ranked 16th. In terms of stolen bases, the Padres are doing so near the league average, at 0.78 per game.
San Diego has been strong on defense, ranking 1st in fewest errors at 0.35 per game. Currently, the team is ranked 0.78 in double plays turned.
Heading into the game, the San Francisco Giants have an overall record of 22-17-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 11-9. In the NL West division, San Francisco currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 18-21-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 85.0% of their games. The Giantss’ over-under record is 21-17-1.
For San Francisco, Alex Wood gets the start with an overall record of 3-2. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 3.93. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.87 innings per outing. as well as 9.17 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.62 per 9. In total, Wood has given up 4 home runs.
So far, the Giants bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 3.75.
During the season, the San Francisco Giants have performed well on offense, averaging 5.05 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 33.0. The Giants come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.246. On their balls in play, San Francisco has the 8th ranked BABIP of 0.275. On the base paths, the Giants have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 10th in the MLB in steals.
In the field, San Francisco averages 0.49 errors per game, placing them near the league average. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.85 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- San Diego is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- San Diego is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Francisco’s last 11 games
San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the San Diego Padres. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Mackenzie Gore he has the better WHIP of 1.21 compared to Alex Wood at 1.4. Gore will be facing a Giants offense ranked 8th in batting average. Wood faces a Padres offense that has a batting average of 0.228 (22nd).
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