Game Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | Time: 6:45 PM ET | Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
Television Coverage: NBCS-PH+ and NBCS-BA
Betting Odds
- Giants Moneyline: +128
- Phillies Moneyline: -152
- Total Runs Over/Under: 8
- Phillies Run Line: -1.5 (+143)
- Giants Run Line: +1.5 (-172)
Current Team Performance
Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies have had a mixed season as they enter this game with a record of 4-6 in their last ten matchups while having a winning percentage of 54.5% when favored. They have an implied win probability of 60.3% for this matchup based on current moneyline odds.
Notable player performances include:
- Kyle Schwarber: 6 home runs, leading the team in this category with a .246 batting average.
- Nick Castellanos: Highest batting average on the team at .310.
- Bryce Harper: Batting .246 with two home runs and 11 walks.
San Francisco Giants
The Giants enter the game with a favorable 7-3 record over their last ten games, demonstrating strong offensive capabilities by averaging 5.5 runs per game. They have a win rate of 75% in games where they are underdogs, with an implied victory probability of 43.9% against the Phillies.
Key players to watch include:
- Jung Hoo Lee: Leading the team with a .322 batting average.
- Wilmer Flores: Noteworthy power hitter with 6 home runs and 20 RBIs, ranking him among the league leaders.
- Mike Yastrzemski: Strong performance with a .311 batting average, 3 home runs, and 4 doubles.
Game Predictions
Score Prediction: Giants 5, Phillies 4
Total Prediction: Expect the total runs to exceed 8 based on both teams’ recent scoring trends.
Betting Insights
Focusing on recent performance:
- The Phillies have struggled with a 1-4 record in their last ten favored games and have hit the total in just 30% of those contests.
- The Giants are performing well against the spread, winning 6 out of the last 10 games in this area.
