Brewers vs Giants Prediction, Pick and Preview, September 1 (9/1): MLB
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- Sep 1, 2021, 10:08:27 PM
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Odds
Time | 9:45 p.m. EST |
Brewers money line | +135 |
Brewers run line | +1.5 (-155) |
Giants money line | -160 |
Giants run line | -1.5 (+125) |
Over / under | 7.5 (-105) |
Key stats
Brewers | Giants | |
Record | 81-52 | 83-49 |
Road / home record | 45-23 | 42-21 |
Last 10 record | 7-3 | 6-4 |
Streak | W3 | L3 |
Over / under record | 59-63-10 | 59-68-5 |
Runs / game | 4.62 | 4.77 |
Runs allowed / game | 3.68 | 3.70 |
Preview
The San Francisco Giants and Milwaukee Brewers will play the third of their four-game set to open September.
The Brewers have quietly been the best team in baseball since June. They sit comfortably ten games above the NL Central, and with each win over the Giants they creep closer and closer to having the best record in the National League. Milwaukee jumped out to a 6-0 lead after four innings and didn't look back. A sweep on the road would be a huge confidence booster here heading into October.
The Giants entered this last week of August with a stranglehold on both the NL West division lead and the best record in the majors, but tough matchups have led to them dropping four of their last five games. The Giants haven't been swept in the Bay all season, so look for them to figure things out soon.
Pitching matchup
Brewers
Brett Anderson (4-8, 4.27 ERA) gets the road start for the Brewers. The thirteen-year pitch has been serviceable this season, but no sot much as of late. Anderson has lost his last four starts, including a bad road outing against the Pirates. He pitched well in his home start against San Fran last month, but his recent form has been shaky.
Giants
Kevin Gausman (12-5, 2.49 ERA) will get the start for the Giants. The ninth-year pitcher rediscovered his early season form with a strong month of August. He's tied for third in the NL in wins (12) and he's only given up more than three runs four times this season. When he takes the mound, the Giants have a great shot at winning.
Prediction
Milwaukee was able to tackle San Fran in the first two, but things may change tonight. I'm sure the Brewers will be holding their breath sending Anderson to the mound tonight on the road, and with good reason. He's dropped his past four decisions, while the Giants will be sending their ace to the bump. Gausman has been having a career year, and we feel comfortable trusting him tonight. Bet on Giants to win and cover the run iine tonight.
PICK: San Francisco Giants -1.5 (+125)
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