Athletics vs San Francisco Giants MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 16, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:June 6, 2025 ,

MLB Athletics vs San Francisco Giants Prediction 5/16

The Athletics will visit the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Friday, May 16, 2025. The game is set to begin at 10:15 PM under the night sky. Fans can look forward to an exciting evening of baseball action.

Athletics vs. Giants Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Athletics MoneyLine: 151. The Athletics have a solid road record at 14-9 and strong hitters like Tyler Soderstrom and Brent Rooker. This makes them a good value pick as an underdog.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.0 (-105). Both starting pitchers, JP Sears and Logan Webb, have ERAs under 3.00. This suggests a low-scoring game is likely.

Team Trends

  • The Athletics have a balanced season record of 22-22, with a stronger performance on the road at 14-9.
  • The San Francisco Giants hold a season record of 25-19, with a solid home record of 13-7.
  • In a recent game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Athletics hit 5 home runs, leading to an 11-1 win.
  • Heliot Ramos of the Giants had a standout performance against the Minnesota Twins, going 3/3 with a home run.
  • Robbie Ray, pitching for the Giants, struck out 9 batters in a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Athletics vs Giants Preview

The Athletics are set to take on the Giants at Oracle Park. JP Sears will be on the mound for the Athletics. He has a record of 4-2 this season with an ERA of 2.80. Sears has pitched 45 innings over eight starts, striking out 36 batters. His control has been solid, with only seven walks this season.

Logan Webb will start for the Giants. Webb has a 4-3 record with an ERA of 2.60. In his nine starts, Webb has pitched 55 1/3 innings and struck out 65 batters. Both teams will rely on their starting pitchers to set the tone in this game. Fans can expect a competitive matchup as these teams meet on Friday night.

San Francisco Giants: Key Players and Stats

Jung Hoo Lee leads the Giants in runs this season. He has played 43 games with a batting average of .286. Lee has hit 6 home runs, placing him third on the team. Heliot Ramos has also been consistent for the Giants. In 43 games, he has a batting average of .288. Ramos has hit 7 home runs, which is second on the team. Matt Chapman is another key player for the Giants. He has played 44 games with a batting average of .219. Chapman leads the team with 8 home runs.

Athletics: Key Players and Pitching Overview

Tyler Soderstrom is a standout player for the Athletics. He leads the team in home runs with 10. Soderstrom also ranks first in the league for RBIs with 29. Brent Rooker is another important player for the Athletics. He has matched Soderstrom with 10 home runs. Rooker also leads the league in runs with 29. Jacob Wilson adds depth to the Athletics lineup. He has a .347 batting average, the highest on the team. Wilson has contributed 26 RBIs, ranking second in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Athletics are a solid pick on the money line due to their strong road record of 14-9. With hitters like Tyler Soderstrom and Brent Rooker leading the team, they have a chance to perform well against the Giants. Their ability to hit home runs and drive in runs makes them a good underdog choice.

The under 7.0 is a reasonable pick with both JP Sears and Logan Webb having ERAs under 3.00. This suggests a low-scoring game. The Giants’ pitching has been effective this season, ranked 7th in ERA, which supports the prediction for fewer runs. Both teams have shown strong pitching, which could keep the score low.

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