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San Francisco (62-68) at Milwaukee (81-49)
- When: Aug 24 2025, 2:10 PM
- Where: American Family Field, Milwaukee
- Where to watch: FDSWI
Giants vs. Brewers – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: San Francisco -120
Spread: San Francisco -1.5 (+130)
Total: 9.0
Sunday afternoon wraps up the rubber match in Milwaukee as the Brewers look to shake off a humbling loss while the Giants try to carry momentum into the series decider.
San Francisco Giants: Turning the Corner?
The Giants finally broke their four-game skid with a 7-1 win on Saturday, fueled by Casey Schmitt’s big night (four RBIs and a homer) and Logan Webb’s reliable six innings. Matt Chapman also returned after missing nine games, adding a much-needed veteran presence in the infield.
Despite recent struggles, San Francisco is still scrapping for a wild-card push, sitting 7.5 games back. Their starter Sunday, Robbie Ray (10-6, 2.85 ERA), has been excellent lately, posting a 2.45 ERA with 24 strikeouts over his last four outings. He also owns a strong track record against Milwaukee, going 3-1 with a 2.15 ERA in five career starts.
Giants Player Prop to Watch: Robbie Ray Over 6.5 Strikeouts – given his recent dominance and Milwaukee’s tendency to strike out against left-handers, this angle looks appealing.
Milwaukee Brewers: Looking for a Bounce-Back
Milwaukee saw their seven-game home winning streak snapped as they went hitless (0-for-7) with runners in scoring position on Saturday. Freddy Peralta delivered five shutout innings, but the bullpen unraveled, giving up seven runs over the sixth and seventh.
The Brewers are dealing with injury issues, with Joey Ortiz landing on the IL and Brice Turang day-to-day. Manager Pat Murphy has emphasized roster depth, but Milwaukee can’t afford more slip-ups if they want to protect their division lead. No starter had been confirmed at the time of preview, putting extra weight on their bullpen.
Brewers Player Prop to Watch: Christian Yelich Over 1.5 Total Bases – while he’s struggled historically against Ray, Yelich has been heating up and is usually the spark when Milwaukee’s offense clicks.
Prediction: Who Takes the Series?
This matchup leans toward San Francisco with Ray on the mound and the Brewers shuffling their rotation. If the Giants’ bats stay alive and Ray keeps missing bats, they can steal the series.
Score Prediction: Giants 5, Brewers 3
Pick: San Francisco -1.5 (+130)
Total: Under 9.0 (-115)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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