Giants and Phillies Prepare for Intense Four-Game Series in Philadelphia

Giants and Phillies Prepare for Intense Four-Game Series in Philadelphia
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The San Francisco Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies are set to clash in a four-game National League series in Philadelphia, starting Monday. The Giants have been off to an impressive start with an 11-4 record, while the Phillies hold a 9-6 record after 15 games. San Francisco just clinched a narrow 5-4 victory over the Yankees on Sunday, securing a win in two out of three games in their series. Meanwhile, Philadelphia faced a tough 7-0 loss against the Cardinals on Sunday, losing the deciding game of their series. The Giants boast the second-best record in baseball over the early weeks of the season. Although the Phillies began strong with a 6-1 start, they have slumped to 3-6 in their last nine games. Notably, the Phillies had a 5-2 advantage over the Giants last season.

The first pitch at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA, is slated for 6:45 p.m. ET. In the latest odds, Philadelphia is a -113 favorite on the money line, requiring a $113 bet to win $100, while San Francisco is a -106 underdog. The over/under for the game is set at 9, according to SportsLine’s consensus MLB odds. For those looking to place bets, it’s wise to check out the MLB predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s reliable computer model before making any decisions.

SportsLine’s Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. Heading into Week 3 of the 2025 MLB season, the model boasts an impressive 34-19 run on its top-rated run-line betting picks, generating a profit of +$629. Those following along with these picks via sportsbooks and betting apps have seen significant gains.

The model has now turned its attention to the Giants vs. Phillies matchup and locked in its predictions.

Here are some MLB odds and betting lines for the Phillies vs. Giants:

  • Money line: Philadelphia -113, San Francisco -106 at BetMGM

  • Over/Under: 9 runs

  • Run line: San Francisco -1.5 (+149)

  • SF: The Over has hit in four consecutive Giants games

  • PHI: The Under has hit in five consecutive Phillies games

  • Giants vs. Phillies picks: Available at SportsLine

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Why the Giants Could Cover
San Francisco is on fire, winning four of their first five series of the season, partly thanks to Wilmer Flores’ power with six home runs. Flores has already surpassed his home run total from 71 games last season. Jung Hoo Lee has also been a standout, boasting a .352 batting average and a 1.130 OPS, complete with two home runs and four RBIs against the Yankees on Sunday.

The Giants will send 26-year-old right-hander Landen Roupp to the mound. Roupp impressed on Tuesday by allowing only one run over six innings against the Reds. With a 3.58 ERA in his rookie year, Roupp only made four starts in 23 appearances, but he’s transitioning back to a full-time starting pitcher role. He ended last season strong, allowing no runs in two of his last three starts. The Phillies recently struggled, being shut out twice and scoring just four runs across a three-game series against the Cardinals.

Why the Phillies Could Cover
Kyle Schwarber is once again showcasing his power early in the 2025 MLB season with six home runs and a 1.066 OPS. He’s proven to be effective in series openers, hitting a home run in three out of five such games this season. Last year, he hit 20 of his 38 home runs at Citizens Bank Park and has averaged 43.7 home runs over the past three years. Despite Bryce Harper’s slower start with a .250 batting average and two home runs, he shined against the Giants last season with two homers during a four-game sweep in Philadelphia.

The Phillies will count on 32-year-old right-hander Taijuan Walker. Walker has not allowed a run over 10 2/3 innings in his first two starts of the 2025 season, supported by a 1.13 WHIP. Although he had a tough season last year with a 7.10 ERA, Walker’s career ERA stands at 4.16, only exceeding 4.50 once prior to last season.

How to Make Picks for Giants vs. Phillies
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