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Giants vs Padres Betting Preview and Odds<\/h2>\n

The Padres and Giants sit second and third respectfully in the NL West as they kick off a three game series tonight. WagerTalk MLB analyst Brian Ochsner offers his San Francisco Giants vs San Diego Padres betting preview for Friday, May 20, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:10pm ET \/ 4:10pm PT.<\/p>\n

Stay on top of the latest MLB news and betting notes<\/a> from Vegas!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Friday, May 20<\/th>\nMLB Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Moneyline:<\/td>\nSan Francisco Giants -120 vs San Diego Padres +110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Runline:<\/td>\nGiants -1.5 (+185) \/ Padres +1.5 (-215)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total:<\/td>\n7.5 Runs (Over -115 \/ Under -105)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game Time:<\/td>\n10:15pm ET \/ 7:15pm PT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Where:<\/td>\nOracle Park in San Francisco, CA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weather:<\/td>\n60 Degrees \/ Clear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Giants vs Padres Analysis<\/h2>\n

The San Diego Padres visit Oracle Park to play the San Francisco Giants in the first of a three game weekend series. Staff ace Sean Manaea gets the start against Jakob Junis.<\/p>\n

The Friars are playing well on their current road trip, taking two of three games from both the Braves and Phillies. The Giants return from Colorado where they won two of three from the Rockies.<\/p>\n

Padres Preview<\/h3>\n

San Diego has figured out how to win without Fernando Tatis Jr. and in a variety of ways. In Atlanta they won high-scoring games, and in Philly they won a couple of low-scoring affairs.<\/p>\n

Manny Machado and Eric Hosmer are powering the offense while the pitching staff has improved to a 10th best team ERA.<\/p>\n

Two of the best moves San Diego made before the start of the season was to hire veteran manager Bob Melvin, and trade with the A’s for tonight’s starter Sean Manaea. Melvin has been a steadying influence in the clubhouse, and is one of the best skippers in Major league Baseball.<\/p>\n

Manaea has a 2-3 record in seven starts with a 3.77 ERA and 1.12 WHIP. He’s performed like he did with the A’s, giving up just three runs or less and going at least six innings in all but one start.<\/p>\n

No real problems with walks or the long ball, giving up just over one home run per nine innings and about 1.5 walks per nine.<\/p>\n

Giants Preview<\/h3>\n

The Giants return from Colorado, and hitters that play their first game away from altitude usually experience the Coors Field letdown, leaving the most hitter-friendly park for a less-friendly yard.<\/p>\n

Starter Jakob Junis has excellent numbers to start the year. In 20.2 innings and four starts, the right hander has a 1.74 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP with 18 strikeouts and only four walks.<\/p>\n

These are much better than his career numbers – a 4.70 ERA and 1.34 WHIP – and time will tell if he’ll regress back to the hurler he was in Kansas City, or the Giants pitching coach has worked his magic again to improve another new arm.<\/p>\n

Giants vs Padres Prediction<\/h2>\n

The steam is going towards the over and the Giants, but these line moves are a little confusing to me. It’s hard to pick a side and I think the Coors Field hangover for the Giants plus the coast-to-coast travel for the Padres – plus good starting pitchers – should put a damper on scoring.<\/p>\n

This isn’t a game I’m running to the window to bet, but I’ll lean towards the 1st 5 innings under 4 runs scored.<\/p>\n

Prediction: 1st 5 innings Under 4 Runs Scored<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Caesars<\/a><\/p>\n

Interested in placing a bet on Friday’s Giants vs Padres National League clash? Caesars Sports is offering up to a $1,500 match bet<\/a> for first-time deposits in New Jersey, West Virginia, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Virginia, Tennessee, Arizona, New York and Louisiana.<\/em><\/p>\n

First Pitch | MLB Betting Preview for May 20<\/h3>\n

Join Drew Martin and a rotating panel of guests for First Pitch as we break down the daily baseball slate from a betting perspective. Eight different divisional series’ kick off or continue today as races remain tight in the first half of the season. Join WagerTalk’s team of MLB betting experts every weekday at 1:45pm ET \/ 10:45am PT for First Pitch as we discuss the baseball betting slate.<\/p>\n

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