MLB Game Preview: San Francisco Giants (32-26) vs. Miami Marlins (23-33)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: San Francisco Giants (32-26) vs. Miami Marlins (23-33)
  • Date & Time: Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 1:40 PM ET
  • Venue: loanDepot Park, Miami, FL
  • Broadcast: FOX Sports, NBC Sports Bay Area

Game Overview

The San Francisco Giants and Miami Marlins face off in the final game of their three-game series at loanDepot Park. The Giants enter the matchup as -130 favorites, while the Marlins are +110 underdogs.

San Francisco has won 61.8% of games when favored this season, while Miami has won 36.7% of games as an underdog. The Giants have struggled offensively, ranking 23rd in MLB in slugging percentage (.377), but their second-ranked team ERA (3.26) has kept them competitive.

Meanwhile, the Marlins have been inconsistent, ranking 13th in batting average (.249) but 25th in home runs (51).

Key Players to Watch

  • San Francisco Giants:
    • Heliot Ramos – Leads the team with 10 home runs, batting .286.
    • Wilmer Flores – Power hitter with 10 home runs and 46 RBIs, ranking 35th in MLB in homers.
    • Matt Chapman – Batting .438 over his last five games, providing offensive depth.
  • Miami Marlins:
  • Kyle Stowers – Team leader in home runs (10) and RBIs (32), batting .286.
  • Eric Wagaman – Batting .255, contributing 11 doubles and four home runs.
  • Otto Lopez – Versatile hitter with six doubles, four home runs, and 15 walks.

Pitching Matchup

  • San Francisco Giants:Hayden Birdsong (2-1, 2.48 ERA, 9.6 K/9)
    • Birdsong has been solid, allowing a .244 opponent batting average.
    • He faces a Marlins lineup that ranks 18th in slugging percentage (.387).
  • Miami Marlins: Ryan Weathers (1-0, 4.65 ERA, 6.4 K/9)
  • Weathers has struggled with command, allowing multiple runs in every start.
  • He will need to limit San Francisco’s power hitters to keep Miami competitive.

San Francisco has won 18 of 26 games when favored by -130 or more, while Miami has won 13 of 41 games as a +110 underdog. The Giants’ pitching advantage makes them slight favorites.

Game Odds

San Francisco Giants      – 122

Miami Marlins                  8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 31, 2025