MLB Game Preview: San Diego Padres (35-25) vs. San Francisco Giants (34-28)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: San Diego Padres (31-23) vs. San Francisco Giants (31-25)
  • Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
  • Time: 3:45 PM ET
  • Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
  • Broadcast: NBCS-BA, SDPA

Starting Pitchers

  • San Diego Padres: Dylan Cease (5-3, 3.77 ERA)
  • San Francisco Giants: TBD

San Diego Padres Outlook

The Padres enter this matchup as slight favorites, boasting a 61.8% win rate when favored this season. San Diego ranks top 10 in home runs and has a .255 team batting average. Key players to watch include:

  • Fernando Tatis Jr. (13 HR) – A power-hitting force in the lineup.
  • Manny Machado (.315 BA) – Leading the team in batting average.
  • Luis Arraez (.283 BA) – A consistent offensive contributor.

Dylan Cease has been solid on the mound, posting a 3.77 ERA with 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings.

San Francisco Giants Outlook

The Giants have been strong at home, boasting a 17-9 record at Oracle Park. San Francisco ranks middle of the pack in home runs but has a .269 team batting average. Key contributors include:

  • Heliot Ramos (11 HR, .293 BA) – Leading the team in power hitting.
  • Jung Hoo Lee (.269 BA) – A reliable bat in the lineup.
  • Matt Chapman (10 HR) – A veteran presence in the lineup.

San Francisco’s pitching staff has been solid, ranking top 15 in ERA.

Game Odds

San Diego Padres             7.5

San Francisco Giants      – 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 4, 2025