Giants Look to Spoil Phillies’ MLB-Best Start
Phillies vs Giants Odds Favor Philadelpha
The San Francisco Giants will resume their series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday (9:45 p.m. ET) at Oracle Park.
San Francisco opened the three-game set with an 8-4 win, its first victory over Philadelphia in five tries this season. The Phillies swept the Giants in a four-game series from May 3-6, outscoring them 29-11.
Philadelphia is -1.5 (-130) on the run line and -205 on the moneyline for Tuesday, with San Francisco +1.5 (+110) and +170. Meanwhile, the projected total is 7.5.
Who has the edge? Read on as we break down both teams and assess the Phillies vs Giants odds.
San Francisco Giants vs Philadelphia Phillies 
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Location: Oracle Park
Phillies vs Giants Betting Trends
The Philadelphia Phillies are 31-24 against the run line, including 6-4 over their last 10 games. They have also been profitable for Over/Under bettors, going 27-25-3.
The San Francisco Giants, on the other hand, are just 27-28 against the run line. However, they’re starting to trend in the right direction with a 9-2 mark over their last 11 games. As for the Over/Under, San Francisco is 29-24-2.
That’s important to remember when analyzing the Phillies vs Giants odds.
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Best of the Bunch
Philadelphia (38-17) is off to a torrid start, opening a 6.0-game lead over Atlanta atop the National League East. The Phillies’ .691 winning percentage is the best in baseball, even after a series loss in Colorado.
The Phillies have the luxury of terrific pitching from their vaunted rotation, despite Taijuan Walker’s ineffectiveness in the No. 5 spot. Philadelphia ranks second in both quality starts (31) and ERA (3.17) thanks, in large part, to the trio of Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola and Ranger Suarez. Wheeler is the current Cy Young favorite at +330, while Suarez (+500) and Nola (+2500) are third and 12th on the odds board, respectively.
With reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. (torn ACL) sidelined for the rest of the season, Philadelphia has supplanted Atlanta as a -150 favorite to win the NL East. The Phillies are also +300 to reach the World Series and +600 to win it all. Only the Dodgers (+300) and Yankees (+550) have better odds.
Philadelphia has hardly missed a beat without Trea Turner, going 18-6 in May. Turner, who was hitting .343 with an .852 OPS, has been on the injured list since May 4 with a strained left hamstring. The two-time All-Star suffered a setback during his rehab this week, so it is unlikely he returns anytime soon.
Even in his absence, Philadelphia remains a legitimate contender. Per Phillies scores, Philadelphia leads the NL with a plus-89 run differential.
Giants Heating Up
Winners of nine of their last 11 games, the Giants are among the hottest teams in baseball. At 28-27, they are over .500 for only the second time since March 30 (2-1).
Projected for 83.5 wins, the Giants are on pace to meet expectations. But they’ll obviously need to avoid their early season struggles.
San Francisco showed impressive fight on its recent road trip, rallying back-to-back days for comeback wins over the Mets. However, it squandered an opportunity to sweep in Sunday’s 4-3 loss.
Oddsmakers like San Francisco’s chances of continuing its success. Thanks, in part, to the expanded wild card, the Giants are +145 to make the NL playoffs. They are also +12000 to win the pennant.
To keep pace atop the NL West, the Giants must overcome a few key injuries. First baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. is likely headed to the IL after reinjuring his left hamstring Monday. Wade Jr. was slated to undergo an MRI.
In other injury news, outfielder Michael Conforto (right hamstring strain) could begin a rehab assignment later this week.
Per MLB scores, the Giants rank ninth in runs scored and 18th in homers.
Remaining Series Probables
Tuesday, 9:45 p.m. ET
Game 2
Zack Wheeler vs Mason Black
Wheeler is off to a terrific start, establishing himself as the betting favorite to win his first NL Cy Young. He’s tied for fifth in baseball with six wins to go with a 2.53 ERA and 0.98 WHIP. The 33-year-old right-hander has gone at least seven innings five times, including in three of his last four starts.
The Giants plan to go with a bullpen game, with Mason Black serving as the opener. Black has a 8.79 ERA in four appearances (three starts). The right-hander last pitched May 23 against Pittsburgh, allowing four runs in 2.2 innings.
Be sure to keep that in mind when assessing the Phillies vs Giants odds.
Wednesday, 3:45 p.m. ET
Game 3
Christopher Sanchez vs Kyle Harrison
Sanchez has been serviceable as a backend starter, recording a 3.15 ERA. The left-hander went 5.1 innings on Friday against the Rockies, allowing one run in a 3-2, 11-inning loss. He has given up two runs or fewer in seven of his 10 starts. Most impressive has been his ability to limit home runs (one allowed in 54.1 innings).
He will face fellow southpaw Harrison, who is 4-1 with a 3.90 ERA. The organization’s top pitching prospect, Harrison has displayed solid swing-and-miss stuff with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings. Walks, (21 in 60 innings) have been the only issue.
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