The Phillies and Giants kick off a tightly poised three-game set on Monday at Oracle Park with the season series tied 2-2. This one features a strong pitching matchup between Cristopher Sanchez and Landen Roupp, both of whom have been in solid form recently.
Matchplug brings you the best MLB picks and predictions backed by data and form trends.
Betting Preview for Phillies vs Giants
Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco
Date: Monday, July 1, 2025
Time: 9:45 PM ET
Odds are provided by 1XBet
Betting on the Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies enter this series atop the NL East but have been shaky on the road lately, losing five of their last six away games. Still, their pitching remains a consistent strength, led by lefty Cristopher Sanchez, who brings a stellar 2.68 ERA and 1.13 WHIP into this contest. Sanchez has also had the Giants’ number this year, going 2-0 with a 1.53 ERA in 17.2 innings against them.
Offensively, Philadelphia continues to lean on Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos, although Harper’s recent slump (0 RBIs in six games) has dulled their scoring potential. Alec Bohm and Castellanos have picked up the slack, but overall, the offense has dipped slightly, managing just 14 runs over their last three series.
Betting on the San Francisco Giants
The Giants remain dangerous at home, boasting a 25-17 record at Oracle Park. They’re clinging to a Wild Card spot and have relied heavily on their elite pitching, ranked 2nd in MLB with a 3.45 ERA.
Rookie Landen Roupp continues to impress, especially at home where he’s been lights out — 1.85 ERA over 34 inningsat Oracle. He’s allowed only two runs in his last 15.1 innings and led the team to victory in four of his last five starts. Though he gave up four runs in five innings to Philly earlier this season, his current form is much stronger.
MatchPlug Prediction for Phillies vs Giants
While the Phillies have the stronger overall team and pitching staff, their road woes and Roupp’s home dominance tilt this one in San Francisco’s favor. Roupp has quietly become a trusted arm in pressure spots, and with Philly’s bats inconsistent lately, the Giants are well-positioned to steal Game 1.
Final Prediction: San Francisco Giants Moneyline
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