Athletics vs San Francisco Giants MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 17, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:June 6, 2025 ,

MLB Athletics vs San Francisco Giants Prediction 5/17

The Athletics will visit the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The game is set to start at 9:05 PM and will be played under the lights. Fans can expect a night game atmosphere as these two teams take the field.

Athletics vs. Giants Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Giants MoneyLine: -133. The Giants have a better record and stronger pitching stats. Their home record is also impressive, making them a solid choice.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.0 (-115). Both teams have shown the ability to score, and the Athletics’ pitching struggles suggest a higher-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Athletics have a road record of 14-10, which is better than their home record of 8-13.
  • The San Francisco Giants have a balanced home and road record, with 14-7 at home and 12-12 on the road.
  • In a recent game against the Athletics, Wilmer Flores hit 3 home runs and had 8 RBIs.
  • Logan Webb pitched 8 innings against the Athletics, allowing only 1 run and striking out 4.
  • The Athletics have a division record of 8-6, while the Giants have a division record of 4-5.

Athletics vs Giants Preview

The Athletics are set to play against the Giants at Oracle Park. Luis Severino will take the mound for the Athletics. He has a 1-4 record this season with an ERA of 4.70. Severino has pitched 53 2/3 innings and struck out 40 batters. He will look to improve his numbers in this game.

Landen Roupp will pitch for the Giants. He has a 2-3 record and an ERA of 4.72. Roupp has pitched 40 innings this season with 42 strikeouts. The Giants hope Roupp can lead them to a win at home. Both teams will aim to gain an edge in this night game.

San Francisco Giants: Key Players and Team Stats

The San Francisco Giants have some strong hitters this season. Jung Hoo Lee is doing well with a .289 batting average. He has 6 home runs and 29 RBIs, placing him high in both league and team ranks.

Heliot Ramos is another key player for the Giants. He shares the same batting average as Lee at .289 and leads the team with 31 runs. Ramos has hit 7 home runs and collected 22 RBIs so far.

Matt Chapman adds power to the lineup with 8 home runs. His batting average is .225, but he makes up for it with a .351 OBP. Chapman has contributed 24 RBIs, helping the team’s offense.

Athletics: Key Players and Team Stats

The Athletics have strong hitters this season. Tyler Soderstrom leads with a .279 batting average. He has 10 home runs and 30 RBIs, ranking first in the league and the team. Brent Rooker is another key player for the Athletics. He has also hit 10 home runs and scored 29 runs, leading the team. Rooker has a .243 batting average and 22 RBIs. Jacob Wilson adds depth to the lineup. He holds a .341 batting average and has 5 home runs. Wilson has contributed 26 RBIs, placing second on the team and in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Giants are favored with a MoneyLine of -133, and this pick is strong due to their better overall record and home performance. They have a 14-7 home record, which shows they play well at home. The Giants’ pitching stats are also better, with a team ERA of 3.52 compared to the Athletics’ 5.28. This makes the Giants a solid choice for the MoneyLine.

The Over/Under is set at 8.0, and the prediction is for the game to go over. The Athletics have struggled with pitching, having a high team ERA and WHIP. Both teams have hitters capable of scoring, with players like Tyler Soderstrom and Jung Hoo Lee leading their teams. This suggests a higher-scoring game, supporting the over pick.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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