MLB Pick: Phillies vs. Giants 5/16/23
Date: Tuesday, May 16th, 9:45 ET
Location: Oracle Park
TV: MLBN
Money Line: Phillies -114/Giants -104
Total Line: 7.5
Betting Preview
Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the San Francisco Giants and the Phillies on Tuesday, May 16th at Oracle Park. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.
Betting Odds
| ML | RL | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | -114 | -1.5 | O 7.5 (-112) |
| SF | -104 | +1.5 | U 7.5 (-108) |
Phillies vs. Giants Projected Lineup
| Batting Order | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | 1 | 2B |
| Trea Turner | 2 | SS |
| Bryce Harper | 3 | DH |
| Nick Castellanos | 4 | RF |
| Kyle Schwarber | 5 | LF |
| J.T. Realmuto | 6 | C |
| Alec Bohm | 7 | 3B |
| Brandon Marsh | 8 | CF |
| Edmundo Sosa | 9 | SS |
| Zack Wheeler | – | SP |
| Batting Order | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | 1 | 1B |
| Thairo Estrada | 2 | 2B |
| J.D. Davis | 3 | 3B |
| Wilmer Flores | 4 | 3B |
| Mitch Haniger | 5 | RF |
| Michael Conforto | 6 | LF |
| Blake Sabol | 7 | C |
| Brett Wisely | 8 | 2B |
| Bryce Johnson | 9 | CF |
| Alex Cobb | – | SP |
Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record
Philadelphia Phillies: 20-21 SU / OU 18-22 / Runline 18-23
Heading into their game vs. the Giants, the Phillies have a record of 20-21 and have dropped two straight games. In the NL East, they are in 2nd place and have an overall series record of 7-5. At home, they have gone 11-7 and 9-14 on the road.
- The Phillies have two straight losses vs. the runline and have a season-long run margin of -0.6.
- The Phillies have been favored in 58.5% of their games and have runline records of 7-11 and 11-12 at home and on the road, respectively
- So far, the Phillies have an over/under record of just 18-22.
Heading into today’s action, the Giants’ record of 18-23 has them sitting 4th in the NL West. Currently, they are 8.5 games out of the division lead. Over their last five games, they are 2-3 and have a road and home record of 7-13 and 11-10, respectively. San Francisco’s overall series record sits at 4-8.
- The Giants have covered the runline in 43.9% of their games and have an average run margin of -0.6
- The Giants have been favored in 46.3% of their games and have runline records of 10-11 and 8-12 at home and on the road, respectively
- The over has hit in 51% of the Giants’ 41 games at 20-19.
Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | 8 | 8 | 45 | 3-2 | 3.80 | 1.13 | 2 |
The Phillies will turn to starter Zack Wheeler who has an overall record of 3-2. Through eight appearances his ERA stands at 3.80 with a K/9 figure of 1.2. So far, he has put together of FIP of 2.59 to go along with an OBP of .291.
The Phillies won the last time Zack Wheeler toed the rubber, taking down the Blue Jays by a score of 2-1. Even though Wheeler picked up a quality start, tossing seven innings while giving up one earned run, he did not finish with the W and took a no-decision.
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Cobb | 8 | 8 | 47 | 3-1 | 1.70 | 1.24 | 3 |
Alex Cobb has taken the mound eight times this season and has a record of 3-1. Cobb is on a two-game streak of not allowing a home run. His current slugging percentage allowed sits at .369 and he has struckout a total of 41 batters. So far, his WHIP sits at 1.24.
Alex Cobb earned a win and a quality start in his previous game, leading his team to a 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks. He allowed zero runs and seven hits across 7 1/3 innings.
Phillies vs. Giants Offense Outlook
The Phillies have played 41 games so far and are ranked 20th in the league with an average of 4.3 runs per game. Their home runs rank is 20th (43) and their overall batting average stands at .261. This includes a BA of .246 on the road and .262 at home.
Philadelphia Phillies Top Hitters On The Road
| Player | BA | HR | SLG | WOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | .293 | 1 | .394 | .303 |
| Trea Turner | .292 | 2 | .448 | .346 |
| J.T. Realmuto | .348 | 2 | .594 | .401 |
| Alec Bohm | .293 | 3 | .476 | .376 |
| Nick Castellanos | .222 | 1 | .311 | .269 |
Philadelphia Phillies Top Hitters: Last Five Games
| Player | BA | H | R | HR | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | .330 | 7 | 5 | 1 | .580 |
| Alec Bohm | .307 | 5 | 3 | 2 | .773 |
| Trea Turner | .240 | 5 | 3 | 0 | .380 |
| Kyle Schwarber | .100 | 2 | 3 | 1 | .250 |
| Nick Castellanos | .250 | 5 | 2 | 0 | .250 |
The Giants have played 41 games and currently hold the 17th spot in the league with an average of 4.4 runs per game. With 63 home runs, San Francisco is 4th in the league. The team’s batting average, including .230 on the road and .239 at home, is .241.
San Francisco Giants Top Hitters vs. Righties
| Player | BA | HR | SLG | WOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thairo Estrada | .318 | 5 | .533 | .387 |
| J.D. Davis | .341 | 7 | .614 | .440 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | .264 | 6 | .505 | .414 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | .319 | 4 | .594 | .404 |
| Blake Sabol | .278 | 5 | .528 | .365 |
San Francisco Giants Top Hitters: Last Five Games
| Player | BA | H | R | HR | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | .383 | 7 | 5 | 3 | .933 |
| Casey Schmitt | .450 | 9 | 2 | 1 | .750 |
| J.D. Davis | .287 | 6 | 2 | 0 | .393 |
| Joc Pederson | 1.000 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.000 |
| Thairo Estrada | .140 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .320 |
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