San Francisco Giants at Philadelphia Phillies 8/1/19 - MLB Baseball O/U Pick & Betting Odds
San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies
MLB: 1:05 PM ET
Aug. 01, 2019
TV: MLB Network
The Philadelphia Phillies entered this series with some momentum after a big win over the Atlanta Braves to wrap up that series Sunday prior to Monday's off-day. The theme throughout that series was plenty of runs for both ball clubs. All signs point to that trend continuing in this series. Though Game 1 didn't pan out for over players, Game 3 has a pitching match-up conducive to an easy over.
The Philadelphia Phillies entered this series having scored 7 or more runs in 4 of their last 6 home games. The San Francisco Giants entered this series having won 19 of their last 24 games. The key for the San Francisco Giants has been production at the plate! The San Francisco Giants entered this series having scored an average of 6.1 runs per game their last 24 games. After a 4-2 Philadelphia Phillies win in the series opener, look for the series closer Thursday afternoon to play out in much different fashion.
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The Philadelphia Phillies are starting Jake Arrieta in Game Three of this series on Thursday. Though the Philadelphia Phillies Jake Arrieta has had some decent starts of late, there is no denying the fact he is admittedly trying to pitch through a bone spur in his throwing elbow.
The San Francisco Giants are uncertain on their starter for Thursday but the way the Philadelphia Phillies have been hitting and the fact that Jake Arrieta seems to only be good for the first 3 or 4 innings of each start means that plenty of runs should be coming in early, often, and throughout this contest.
Recent Betting Trends:
San Francisco, entering Wednesday, is 18-6 in the second half of the season
Giants O/U, entering Wednesday, is 8-3-1 when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
San Francisco, entering Wednesday, is 8-4 when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
Philadelphia, entering Wednesday, is 15-9 after 4 or more consecutive home games
Phillies O/U is 6-3 in Jake Arrieta's last 9 starts
Philadelphia is 6-3 in Jake Arrieta's last 9 starts
Free Betting Pick: OVER in Philadelphia
With consideration to all of the above factors, runs are likely to be plentiful in this one. The best bet (value) is to play over the total based on a projected final score of Philadelphia Phillies 7, San Francisco Giants 6