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Today's Betting Overview - Giants vs. Phillies
The Giants take on the Phillies on Monday, August 21st 2023 at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: San Francisco Giants (65-59) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (67-57)
- Date: Monday, August 21st 2023
- Time: 6:40 ET
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
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San Francisco Giants - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 65-59, the San Francisco Giants travel to take on the Philadelphia Phillies, ranked 2nd in the NL West. Heading into play, the Giants have won half of their 61 road games, sitting at 30-31.
Despite having the advantage of being favored in 66 of their 124 games, San Francisco's record vs. the runline is just 60-64. The team has an over/under record of 52-69, with an average betting line of 9.
Making the start for San Francisco is Scott Alexander, with a record of 6-2. Heading into action, Scott Alexander has an ERA of 4.06. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .238 against him. Scott Alexander has given up one home run leading to a WOBA allowed of .257. With a total of 10 walks, Alexander has a WHIP of 1.22.
San Francisco's offense enters play with the 22nd-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.3 runs per game. Together, the Giants' offense has the 17th-ranked batting average, at .238. In terms of home runs, San Francisco ranks 17th, with a total of 136 long balls. San Francisco's overall OBP of .314 puts them 16th in the league.
Philadelphia Phillies - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Philadelphia Phillies host the San Francisco Giants, they have a record of 67-57, placing them 2nd in the NL East. On the season, the Phillies have an above .500 home record, going 34-24 at Citizens Bank Park.
Being the favorite in 83 of their 124 games has not helped Philadelphia improve their record against the runline, which stands at just 53-71. The team's over/under record comes in at 53-62 with an average betting line of 9.
Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola takes the mound with an overall record of 10-8. Heading into action, Aaron Nola has an ERA of 4.58. Currently, opponents are batting just .231 against the right-hander. So far, Nola has given up 27 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .298. Nola's WHIP of 1.15 comes along with a total of 39 walks allowed.
Philadelphia's offense enters play with the 12th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.7 runs per game. As a team, the Phillies are batting a healthy .256, placing them 7th in the league. The team's lineup has gone deep at toal of 148 times this season, placing them 12th in the league. Up to this point, Philadelphia has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 10th at .324.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Giants vs. Phillies
Heading into today's matchup between Philadelphia and San Francisco, the Phillies are the betting favorite at -167 on the moneyline. Philadelphia's implied win probability sits at 62.55%. The MLB predictive model shows the Giants pulling off the upset over Philadelphia. It is recommended to take San Francisco on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Giants Moneyline +139
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