Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants: Opening Day Preview
The Cincinnati Reds are set to face the San Francisco Giants on Opening Day at Great American Ball Park, with the matchup scheduled to begin at 4:10 p.m. ET. Starting pitchers for the game will be Hunter Greene for the Reds and Logan Webb for the Giants.
Game Information & Odds
- Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
- Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Broadcast: FDSOH and NBCS-BA
- Betting Lines:
- Reds Moneyline: -110
- Giants Moneyline: -109
- Total Runs: 7.5
- Reds Run Line: -1.5
- Giants Run Line: +1.5
Predictions and Probabilities
According to betting insights, the predicted score for the matchup is Reds 5, Giants 4, with a suggested total of over 7.5 runs. The estimated win probabilities stand at 55% for the Reds and 45% for the Giants.
Betting Insights
Last season, the Reds registered a 36-31 record as favorites, boasting a win percentage of 53.7%. When listed as favorites with odds of -110 or shorter, their record improved to 37-33, translating to a 52.9% success rate. For this game, Cincinnati’s implied win probability based on the moneyline is 52.4%.
On the other hand, the Giants competed as underdogs 78 times last season, securing victories in 33 of those games, which reflects an approximate success rate of 42.3%.
Player Insights
Reds Highlights
- Elly De La Cruz recorded 25 home runs and 76 RBIs last season.
- Spencer Steer contributed significantly with a .225 batting average, 20 homers, and 92 RBIs.
- Gavin Lux ended the season with 10 home runs and a batting average of .251.
- Jeimer Candelario posted a .225 average with a .279 OBP and a slugging percentage of .429.
Giants Highlights
- Willy Adames led the Giants with 32 home runs and 112 RBIs.
- Matt Chapman showcased power with 27 home runs and an impressive 39 doubles.
- Heliot Ramos had a solid season, collecting 128 hits with a .269 average.
- Mike Yastrzemski contributed with 18 home runs and 16 doubles.