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You can bet the Giants-Pirates series online at AceSportsbook.com. Despite the Giants stellar 44-27 record, they are just 1-7 versus Pittsburgh in the last eight meetings.
In Game 1, the Giants were coming in as a -130 visiting favorite.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Johnny Cueto (10-1, 2.10 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Wilfredo Boscan (1-0, 2.92)
Cueto has been sensational so far this season, yielding just three home runs in 102 2/3 innings. The Giants are 12-2 in Cueto’s last 14 starts.
The Giants are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter and 7-2 in their last 9 games following a loss.
Though Pittsburgh appears to have the Giants number, they have struggled of late, going just 2-10 in their last 12 overall.
- Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com
