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San Francisco Giants vs. Houston Astros: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 2, 2025

Updated on:
Apr 2, 2025 5:40 PM
The San Francisco Giants, riding a perfect 4-1 road record, look to extend their winning streak away from home as they face off against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 2nd at 4:10 PM at Daikin Park. The Giants currently hold a 2-0 series lead over the Astros, who are still seeking their first home win after starting the season 2-3. Can the Giants keep their momentum going, or will the Astros finally break through on their own turf?
San Francisco Giants vs Houston Astros

Current Odds

SF
HOU
Over
9.5
+195
Under
8.0
+191
SF
-2.5
-370
HOU
+1.5
+825
SF
ML
-5000
HOU
ML
+2900

Giants vs Astros statistics

Stat Giants Astros
Hits 34 (Tied-22nd) 25 (Tied-29th)
Batting Average .206 (22nd) .171 (28th)
Runs Batted In 24 (Tied-9th) 8 (Tied-29th)
Runs 24 (Tied-11th) 9 (Tied-28th)
Home Runs 7 (Tied-10th) 2 (Tied-28th)
Walks 13 (28th) 16 (Tied-18th)
Stolen Bases 5 (Tied-7th) 0 (Tied-28th)
Strikeouts 48 (11th) 40 (Tied-16th)
Pitches 732 (Tied-19th) 658 (27th)

Houston Astros recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/1/25 vs San Francisco Giants L 3-1
3/31/25 vs San Francisco Giants L 7-2
3/29/25 vs New York Mets W 2-1
3/28/25 vs New York Mets L 3-1
3/27/25 vs New York Mets W 3-1

San Francisco Giants recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/1/25 @ Houston Astros W 3-1
3/31/25 @ Houston Astros W 7-2
3/30/25 @ Cincinnati Reds W 6-3
3/29/25 @ Cincinnati Reds L 3-2
3/27/25 @ Cincinnati Reds W 6-4

Houston Astros injuries

  • Miguel Ullola (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Ray Gaither (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Forrest Whitley (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Kaleb Ort (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Glenn Otto (RP): Day-To-Day

San Francisco Giants injuries

  • Blayne Enlow (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Enny Romero (RP): Out
  • Ethan Small (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Cole Waites (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Jerar Encarnacion (RF): 10-Day-IL

Giants vs Astros game info

Type Info
Venue Daikin Park
Location Houston, Texas
First pitch Wed 4:10 PM
Temperature 84°
Chance of Rain 32%

Giants vs Astros predictions

As the San Francisco Giants gear up to continue their road dominance, key players are expected to shine. Heliot Ramos, with his recent impressive batting average, might just be the spark that lights up the Giants’ offense again. He’s projected to get solid hits, possibly posting a similar stat line to what he's shown earlier in the season. The power-hitting Wilmer Flores is another player to keep an eye on. With home runs already under his belt this season, he seems poised to further contribute to the team’s scoreboard. Flores has a knack for finding the gaps in the field, so a couple of extra-base hits wouldn't be surprising. Landen Roupp’s presence on the mound gives the Giants pitching an edge, albeit facing the pressure of keeping the Astros' batters at bay.

The Houston Astros are looking to bounce back from a less-than-stellar start, which means players like Jose Altuve may need to step up. While Altuve's batting average is one of the highest on the team, he might need to work extra innings to uplift the team's spirits. Yordan Alvarez also stands as a crucial component of Houston’s lineup, expected to bring in runs with a couple of well-placed hits. The Astros' ace, Framber Valdez, could turn the tide, especially if he manages to strike out several Giants. His performance will be key in giving Houston some room to breathe and potentially win this high-stakes game. Valdez can definitely keep batters guessing with his dynamic pitching mix.

When it comes to predicting the victor, the scales seem to favor the thrilling pace at which the Giants are moving. Their ability to score runs consistently, coupled with the Astros' current struggle to hit effectively, are significant factors in this assessment. However, if Houston can leverage the home field advantage and ignite the talent of their star players, they might tip the scale in their favor. It’s going to be a close encounter and an intense battle between these MLB giants, but the San Francisco Giants seem poised to extend their winning record on the road. What do you think? Will the Giants keep their streak alive, or will the Astros find their spark?

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