Philadelphia (53-37) at San Francisco (49-42)
- When: Jul 7 2025, 9:45 PM
- Where: Oracle Park, San Francisco
- Where to watch: MLB Network
Phillies vs Giants – Game Preview, Prediction and Player Props
Moneyline: San Francisco -143
Total: 7.0
RunLine: San Francisco -1.5 (+123)
Philadelphia Phillies Outlook
The Phillies kick off their California road trip as -143 moneyline favorites, led by lefty Cristopher Sanchez, who’s been one of the most efficient arms in the National League. Despite being left off the initial All-Star roster, Sanchez (7-2, 2.68 ERA) has the numbers and consistency to prove he belongs. He’s allowed two runs or fewer in seven consecutive outings, racking up a 1.93 ERA over that span and collecting 108 strikeouts in 17 starts overall.
Sanchez has already handled San Francisco this season, and historically he’s been elite against them, 2-0 with a 1.53 ERA in four appearances. Coming off seven dominant innings against the Padres in a 5-1 win, he looks poised to keep rolling.
Phillies Key Player Props:
Cristopher Sanchez Over 5.5 Strikeouts – He’s fanned 108 batters this year and faces a Giants team that can chase.
Bryce Harper Over 1.5 Total Bases – Harper is hitting well in road games and tends to spark the offense early in series openers.
San Francisco Giants Outlook
San Francisco returns home after a successful stretch, scoring 28 runs in their last five games and winning four of those contests. Willy Adames has caught fire, hitting .429 over that stretch with 8 RBIs, two doubles, and a homer. His uptick at the plate is helping the Giants manufacture runs with timely hitting and plate discipline.
Landen Roupp (6-5, 3.48 ERA) takes the mound for the Giants after posting three straight solid starts, surrendering just two earned runs across 15.1 innings. He’s kept the team competitive, and San Francisco is 10-7 when he starts. He got the win against Philly in April despite giving up four earned runs in five innings.
Giants Key Player Props:
Willy Adames Over 0.5 RBIs – He’s been clutch in recent games and is seeing the ball well.
Landen Roupp Over 15.5 Outs Recorded – Has gone 5+ innings in 6 of his last 7 starts.
Final Prediction & Betting Angle
The Phillies have the better arm on the mound and the deeper lineup, even with San Francisco’s recent surge. Expect Sanchez to set the tone early and Philly’s bats to chip away at Roupp by the middle innings.
Look for Philly to cover the -1.5 runline and for the total to stay under 7.0 in a tight, pitcher-led battle.
Final Score Prediction: Phillies 4, Giants 2
Lean: Philadelphia -1.5 (+123)
Total: Under 7.0 (+100)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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