Giants vs. Padres Prediction for MLB Thursday [8/31/2023]

The San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants will lock horns in MLB action at PETCO Park on Thursday, starting at 9:40PM ET.

Pedro Avila (0-1, 2.63 ERA) will start for the Padres, while the Giants are going with Jakob Junis (4-3, 4.09 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Giants vs. Padres, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Giants vs. Padres

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Giants-Padres MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Padres a 55% chance of winning against the Giants.

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Giants vs. Padres Odds [8/31]

• Run Line: Padres -1.5 (+155), Giants +1.5 (-180)
• Moneyline: Padres -130, Giants +116
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-120/+100)

The Padres are -1.5 favorites versus the Giants, with +155 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Giants (+1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -180.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Padres at -130, which means you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Giants at +116, where you can bet $100 to profit $116, earning a total payout of $216, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Giants (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Giants vs. Padres

• Run Line: Giants +1.5 @ -180 via PointsBet (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Giants @ +116 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -120 via PointsBet (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Padres are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Giants moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Giants vs. Padres Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Padres are more likely to beat the Giants in the MLB game on Thursday.

This prediction is backed by extensive data-driven analysis, with the Padres having a 55% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Giants-Padres game, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights before Giants vs. Padres on Thursday August 31, 2023.

Giants vs. Padres 2023

Thursday's MLB game between the Padres and Giants at PETCO Park is scheduled to begin at 9:40PM ET.

• Who: San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres
• Date: Thursday August 31, 2023
• Time: 9:40PM ET / 6:40PM PT
• Venue: PETCO Park

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