The set-up: This series features a number of interesting match ups on the mound and this isn't really one of them. This is a bigger mismatch than what the bookmakers would like us to think though in my opinion as the visitors hand the ball to the steady Derek Rodriguez, while the home side goes with the erratic Clayton Richard.

The pitchers: Rodriguez is so far 5-1 with a 2.75 ERA. He most recently gave up two runs off five hits with three strikeouts over six innings in a no-decision to Milwaukee on Thursday. To go along with his solid ERA, Rodriguez also owns an impressive 47:14 K/BB.

Richard is so far 7-10 with a 5.05 ERA. He most recently was rocked for six runs off five hits with two walks to go along with a lone strikeout over five innings in a loss to the Padres on Wednesday. Richard has now given up at least five runs in three of his last five starts.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but San Francisco is 22-16 (+10.6 units) this year in all "day" games, while San Diego is just 13-19 (-3.2 units) in all "day" games. Great value on the better pitcher, play on the Giants.