When the Giants won the World Series in 2012, they went on to miss the post-season the following season. They are off to a 3-7 start to 2015, and it looks like this team is suffering another championship let down. They are a heavy favorite at home tonight, and I just don't see how anyone can justify paying a big price to back a team that has displayed no ability to plate runs.

Madison Bumgarner will toe the slab for San Francisco, and he was rocked in his most recent outing. The 25 year old gave up five runs on 10 hits in just three innings at pitcher friendly Petco. If you're thinking a return home will be the answer for Bumgarner, think again. He was actually far more effective on the road last season, and that's a trend that holds true the last two years.

The D'Backs will hand the ball to rookie sensation Archie Bradley, who can cement his reputation as a Giant Killer here with a win tonight. He tossed a gem opposite Clayton Kershaw in his big league debut, allowing just a single hit while fanning six over six innings. The word out of the Arizona camp is that they have this kid tabbed as their next ace (I wonder if they broke the news to Patrick Corbin).

I'll take the visitors at a great price on the runline here in Frisco tonight.

Take ARI +1.5.

GL,

Jesse Schule