San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The San Francisco Giants face off against the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon. Which team will win this NL West showdown? Matt McCuen answers.
Matt McCuen - March 31, 2024, 9:52 AM EDT
5 minSan Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres will clash from Petco Park on Sunday afternoon for an NL West showdown.
This will be the fourth and final game of this series.
Giants vs. Padres DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 31, 2024
- Game Time: 4:10 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB.TV, MLB Extra Innings
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San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres Prediction
The Giants roll into play with a record of 2-1 on the season.
San Francisco has won back-to-back games after dropping the opener.
The Giants feel like they are a playoff-caliber team playing in the best division in baseball.
This is a new look and improved roster compared to the one we saw a season ago.
Former Met Michael Conforto has been the star early in the season with a batting average of .462 with two home runs and five runs batted in.
Matt Chapman has been great early in the year, hitting .357 with two home runs.
First-year player Jung Hoo Lee has driven in four runs.
Right-hander Daulton Jefferies will toe the rubber for the Giants today. Jefferies was 1-7 with an ERA of 5.72 in 2022.
The Padres begin play with a 2-3 record.
Expectations are high for the Padres after a disappointing season a year ago.
San Diego has tons of talent on their roster and can go on a run this season.
Their hats did not wake up till the ninth inning yesterday, and their pitching did not help, allowing nine runs.
The Pads can salvage the series and earn a split with a win today.
First baseman Jake Cronenworth is off to a hot start, leading the team with a .400 batting average.
Manny Machado has been the best power source, blasting two home runs.
Fernando Tatis Jr. has swung the bat well, hitting .316 with three runs batted in.
Michael King will make his first start for the Padres today.
San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres Betting Pick
King is one of the most underrated arms in baseball.
He will turn in a strong performance today against this Giants lineup.
King has dominated this current lineup with a batting average against of .136 in 22 bats.
Jeffries will struggle with this powerful Padres lineup.
Pick: San Diego Padres ML -130 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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