Cleveland (35-35) at San Francisco (41-31)
- When: Jun 17 2025, 9:45 PM
- Where: Oracle Park, San Francisco
- Where to watch: CLEG
Guardians vs Giants – Game Preview, Prediction and Player Props
Moneyline: San Francisco -150 | Total: 7.0
San Francisco Giants Preview
The Giants enter this interleague showdown buzzing after pulling off a major trade that landed Rafael Devers. The three-time All-Star may debut Tuesday at home, though questions linger about where he’ll fit defensively with third base blocked by Matt Chapman (injured) and first base recently manned by castoff Dominic Smith. Regardless, Devers’ bat will be a big upgrade for a San Francisco lineup that just averaged over five runs per game during a productive six-game road trip.
They’ll turn to ace Robbie Ray (8-1, 2.55 ERA), who’s owned Cleveland in the past (1.93 ERA over 5 starts). He should benefit from a Guardians lineup that’s gone ice-cold, scoring only five runs in their last three games.
Giants Prediction: They carry the momentum, a strong arm on the mound, and now a dangerous new bat, look for a 5-2 win.
Top Giants Prop Picks:
Rafael Devers to Record an RBI – Expect immediate impact.
Robbie Ray Over 6.5 Strikeouts – He’s dominated Cleveland before, and they’re slumping.
Cleveland Guardians Preview
The Guardians limp into this matchup after getting swept in Seattle, scoring a measly five runs across three games. Slade Cecconi gets the call, and although he’s had success (3.38 ERA in two starts) vs. San Fran, he’ll be tested by a Giants team that’s suddenly hot. Offensively, Jose Ramirez’s incredible 39-game on-base streak ended on Sunday, and now he faces a lefty (Ray) who’s had his number, 0-for-10 with one walk in their last 10 meetings.
Cleveland’s offense needs a serious jolt, but it’s hard to see it coming against one of the league’s best pitchers in Ray.
Guardians Prediction: They’ll struggle again offensively. Cecconi won’t get much support, and the losing skid likely continues.
Top Guardians Prop Picks:
Jose Ramirez Under 1.5 Total Bases – Ray has stifled him repeatedly.
Steven Kwan to Record a Hit – A contact hitter who can snap Cleveland out of a funk.
Betting Insight & Prediction
With Devers likely debuting, Ray on the bump and Cleveland’s lineup still asleep, San Francisco should take Game 1 convincingly.
Final Score Prediction: Giants 5, Guardians 2
Lean: San Francisco RL -1.5 (+145)
Total: Under 7.5 Atl Line (-130)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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