Marlins vs Giants Prediction MLB Picks Free 4/17

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Game Preview: San Francisco Giants vs Miami Marlins

It's a battle of the struggling teams as the San Francisco Giants take on the Miami Marlins on April 17, 2023. The Giants have a record of 5-9, with a 3-5 away record, while the Marlins sit at 8-8, with a 5-5 home record. MLB picks experts and MLB picks computer predictions currently have the Marlins favored to win, with a 53.2% chance of victory. However, pick centers are split on the spread and moneyline bets. Both teams boast strong pitching, with the Giants' Alex Wood and the Marlins' Jesus Luzardo set to take the mound. It will be a test of their abilities as they face off against the opposing team's hitters. Who will come out on top in this matchup? Stay tuned for our full-length prediction article.

Giants: Pitching Analysis

The San Francisco Giants are coming off a disappointing season in terms of pitching. However, with some key offseason acquisitions, the Giants are looking to revamp their pitching staff and emerge as contenders in the National League. One of the key additions to the Giants pitching staff is left-hander Alex Wood. Wood brings a wealth of experience and success to the table, as he compiled a 0.96 ERA in eight games with the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. Another left-hander that the Giants are counting on this season is Jesus Luzardo, who was acquired in a trade with the Oakland Athletics. Luzardo has shown flashes of brilliance in his young career and has the potential to be a top-tier starter in the league. On the right side of the mound, the Giants have some solid options as well. Anthony DeSclafani was signed as a free agent after spending the last six seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. 

Giants: Hitting Analysis

The San Francisco Giants have struggled at the plate so far this season, ranking near the bottom of the league in major offensive categories such as batting average, runs per game, and total bases per game. They have also struggled with hitting with runners in scoring position, which has led to them leaving far too many runners on base. MLB picks experts and MLB picks computer predictions have not been kind to the Giants. They have been underdogs in most of their recent games, and have covered the spread in only 5 of their first 14 games. MLB Today experts suggest that the Giants will need to improve their offensive output significantly if they hope to compete in a very tough NL West division. Some of the Giants' biggest offensive contributors so far this season include first baseman J.D. Davis, second baseman Thairo Estrada, and left fielder Jesse Winker. However, the team has struggled to get consistent production from their entire lineup, which has resulted in their lackluster hitting statistics.

Marlins Pitching Analysis: 

The Miami Marlins have been inconsistent in their pitching performance this season, with an ERA of 4.53 that ranks 18th in the league. However, their starting pitcher for today's game, Jesus Luzardo, has been a bright spot in their rotation with a 1.93 ERA and 18.2 innings pitched. MLB picks experts and computers are split on their prediction for today's game against the San Francisco Giants. The Matchup Predictor gives the Marlins a slight advantage with a 53.2% chance of winning, while Pick Center consensus picks show a slight preference for the Giants. For those looking for a parlay bet, the combination of the Marlins winning and Luzardo pitching well could be an enticing option. The Marlins' inconsistency could also make them a good candidate for spread betting. Overall, today's pitching matchup is likely to be a closely-contested

Marlins: Hitting Analysis

The Marlins have had a slow start to the 2023 MLB season, with a record of 8-8 and a struggling offense. Thairo Estrada has been a bright spot for the Marlins offense, leading the team with a .365 batting average and .411 on-base percentage. He has also contributed six RBIs and scored five runs. Another player to watch for the Marlins is Jorge Soler, who has hit four home runs and driven in eight RBIs. Overall, the Marlins have scored just 52 runs in 16 games, an average of just over three runs per game. The team has hit just 16 home runs and recorded 105 RBIs. However, the Marlins lineup has been able to draw walks at a solid rate, with

Injury Report

As with any sport, injuries can greatly impact a team's performance. Here are the latest injury updates: San Francisco Giants: - Roberto Perez (C) is on the 60-day IL since April 13th - Bryce Johnson (CF) is on the 7-day IL since April 14th - Austin Slater (CF) is on the 10-day IL since April 14th - Joc Pederson (1B) is on the 10-day IL since April 15th - Michael Conforto (RF) is day-to-day since April 16th Miami Marlins: - Johnny Cueto (SP) is on the 15-day IL since April 14th - Joey Wendle (SS) is on the 10-day IL since April 14th - Sixto Sanchez (SP) is day-to-day since April 14th - Avisail Garcia (RF) is day-to-day since April

Prediction

After analyzing the stats and probable pitchers for tonight's game between the San Francisco Giants and the Miami Marlins, our experts have made their pick. While the Giants have struggled recently with a 5-9 record overall and a 3-5 record away, they have a solid pitcher in Alex Wood with a 0-0 record and a 1.17 ERA. The Marlins, on the other hand, sit at an even 8-8 with a 5-5 home record and will counter with Jesus Luzardo, who has a 2-0 record and a 1.93 ERA. Our experts are going against the odds and taking the underdog Giants with a pick of San Francisco. 

Pick: Giants ML