On the evening of September 4, 2024, the Arizona Diamondbacks are set to battle it out with the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, scheduled for a 09:45 PM start. Forecasters predict a clear sky for the game day.
Leading the charge for the Diamondbacks will be Zac Gallen, who comes in with an ERA of 3.868. The Giants will counter with Hayden Birdsong, whose ERA stands at 5.143. In the 2024 NL West Division, the Diamondbacks hold 5th place with an impressive 78-61 record, marking a 0.56 winning percentage, including a solid intra-division record of 24-17. Their recent performances include 5 victories in their last 10 games, and they are riding a one-game winning streak. Their home and away records are nearly identical at 39-31 and 39-30, respectively.
On the other hand, the Giants are 10th in the NL West with a 68-71 record, reflecting a 0.49 winning percentage. They are 4th in the division with a 21-20 record in divisional play, but their recent form sees them with only 3 wins in the last 10 games, accompanied by a three-game losing streak. The Giants have a contrasting home (39-31) and away (29-40) record hierarchy.
In terms of betting odds for this clash, the Diamondbacks are favored with an AwayTeamMoneyLine of -144, while the Giants are underdogs at +121. The over/under for the game is set at 7.5, and the point spread stands at 1.5 in favor of the Diamondbacks, indicating a close contest is anticipated by the oddsmakers. With such odds, it makes for an intriguing scenario where bettors will have to weigh both teams’ current form against the potential for upset and scoring dynamics.