Padres chase a Bay Area sweep in San Francisco as Nick Pivetta and Kai-Wei Teng square off at Oracle Park. San Diego arrives 68-52, riding a four-game win streak after back-to-back wins to start the series, while the Giants sit at 59-61 and trying to rebound from four straight losses that have them slipping out of the playoff picture. The matchup and betting lines entice with a Padres moneyline around -156, a -1.5 spread, and an 8.0 total, signaling a game where every run will matter.

Rotoworld’s rundown and NBC Sports predictions lean toward the Padres, with the model favoring SD on the moneyline, Giants +1.5, and the over 8.0. Pivetta owns a strong 11-4 record and 2.94 ERA, while Teng has struggled to a 1-1 mark with a 5.40 ERA. Expect early contact and late-inning drama as both clubs navigate bullpen usage and try to steal momentum en route to a potential series win.

Key trends tilt toward the Padres, who are 4-0 in their last four and 6-1 over seven, while the Giants have dropped four straight and are 0-4 in their last four. San Diego has thrived on the road against teams with losing records, and the Under is 4-1 in the Giants’ divisional matchups. With a Run Line not widely covered in recent Giants games, this one could hinge on a timely hit or a bullpen miscue that shifts the odds late.