The Cleveland Indians conclude their first visit to San Francisco in six year tonight when they finish off a three-game set with the Giants.
Fasuto Carmona (4-9. 5.98) gets the call for Cleveland tonight and Madison Bumgarner (3-9, 4.06) will start for the Giants. Carmona surrendered seven runs on nine hits over 4 2-3 innings against Colorado in his last start. Bumgarner was awful in his last start, getting only one out in the first inning before getting the hook after allowing eight runs on nine hits.
View Cleveland vs San Francisco Odds and Stats.
Betting Line:
If you're backing the visitors in this one, you'll find the Indians listed as underdogs of +-140 at most sportsbooks. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 7.5, depending on the book.
Power Rankings:
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Giants rated this week at No. 5 and the Indians sitting at No. 13.
How They Match Up:
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Indians rank No. 10 in the American League at 8.3 hits per game. That compares with San Francisco’s No. 14 ranking in that category.
San Francisco owns the National League's No. 3 defense, allowing 3.5 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Cleveland's American League No. 6-rated defense.
The Indians were a 1-0 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Giants. That made winners of bettors who got San Francisco at -130 on the moneyline, while the total score (1) was good news for UNDER bettors. The Indians were shut out in their last start, struggling to get much going against the San Francisco staff and losing 1-0 to the Giants on Saturday at AT&T Park.
Cleveland Indians Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Arizona are 5-4
After playing San Francisco are 5-2
After a loss are 5-5
San Francisco Giants Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 2-5
After a win are 6-4
A few Indians at Giants trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Next up:
Cleveland at Arizona, Monday, June 27
San Francisco at Chi Cubs, Tuesday, June 28
