Philadelphia Phillies at San Francisco Giants 8/9/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants
MLB: 10:15 PM EST
Aug. 09, 2019
TV: NSBA
Latest Odds : SF -109 Total 9
The Phillies are definitely in the battle for a possible playoff spot. However, the Phillies are in a very tight spot now in the fact that they have to win on the road against an upstart Giants team. What else is an issue the Giants have to face here is the fact that they are playing more like a road team and that is very difficult habit for them to break here.
Rhys Hoskins is the power hitter for the Phillies on the year so far with 24 homers. Bryce Harper has managed to drive in a total of 73 runners on the year. Pablo Sandoval has managed to hit a total of 14 homers this year, but when it comes to bringing the runners home the Giants have relied on Kevin Pillar with 57 RBIs this year.
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Drew Smyly is the pitcher the Phillies are planning on putting on the mound. He has posted a 1-1 record and a 3.00 ERA for the Phillies. He has thrown a total of 18 innings on the year with 20 strikeouts, but has walked 4 batters and allowed 12 hits so far.
Tyler Beede is the pitcher the Giants are planning on putting on the mound in this game. Beede has posted a 3-6 record and a 5.38 ERA on the season so far. He has thrown 73.2 innings this year with 69 strikeouts, but has walked 34 batters and allowed 84 hits so far.
Recent Betting Trends:
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 12-31 in their last 43 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 11-5 in Phillies last 16 vs. National League West.
Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Free Betting Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -116
The Phillies are playing for their potential postseason life here. However, it will be a challenge for the Phillies to bring home a strong win here as the Giants are an upstart team that is on the upswing now. Look for that to be a problem, but it will not be a problem that the Giants are not able to overcome. Final Score, Philadelphia Phillies win 5-3.