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San Francisco Giants Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Houston Astros in Second Game of Series

The San Francisco Giants are set to take on the Houston Astros in the second game of a three-game series, with Landen Roupp starting for the Giants and Framber Valdez for the Astros. The Giants, who won the series opener, will look to continue their success at the plate against the Astros. Houston is the betting favorite at -156. Stay tuned for the Giants vs. Astros prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Giants +139 | Astros -156
• Spread: Giants +1.5 (-146) | Astros -1.5 (+122)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 61%.

San Francisco vs Houston Stats

San Francisco Giants

Landen Roupp will be making his season debut for the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon. The talented 26-year-old had an impressive rookie season in 2024, posting a 3.58 ERA, a 1.37 WHIP, and a 1-2 record in 50.1 innings of work. He pitched both out of the bullpen and as a starter, showcasing his versatility. Roupp performed exceptionally well on the road, not allowing any runs in 17.2 innings. Although he gave up five runs in 12 innings during spring training, he is ready for his first career meeting against the Astros.

The Giants are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 season and have made significant additions, including signing Justin Verlander and Willy Adames. They started the season strong by winning two of three games against the Reds, scoring 14 runs and allowing only 10. In the series opener against the Astros, the Giants' pitching held their opponents to just two runs.

Heliot Ramos has been a standout player for the Giants, hitting two home runs with four RBIs and a 1.054 OPS in four games. The 25-year-old center fielder had a .792 OPS last season and will look to continue his hot streak against the Astros. San Francisco had a solid offensive performance last year, averaging 4.28 runs per game and posting a 4.10 ERA.

Currently ranked 9 in offense, 14 in defense, and with a power ranking of 18, San Francisco has started the season strong with a record of 3-1.

Houston Astros Analysis

The Houston Astros are set to close out their series with Framber Valdez on the mound, who delivered an impressive performance in his first outing of the season. Valdez had a standout season in 2024 and will look to continue his success against the Giants. Despite losing Alex Bergman in the offseason, the Astros added Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker to bolster their lineup. The team's offense may be struggling early on, but their pitching has been solid. Paredes, in particular, is expected to have a strong season after a solid showing last year. Overall, the Astros have been performing well, with a strong defense and a respectable power ranking of 13. In their last matchups against the Giants, both teams have had mixed results but the Astros are looking to come out on top in this series.

San Francisco Giants Off to Strong Start as they Prepare to Face Struggling Houston Astros

The San Francisco Giants have shown significant improvement this season, recording three wins in their first four games, including a strong performance in the series opener. On the other hand, the Houston Astros have struggled offensively, scoring only eight runs in their first four games. Giants' pitcher Landen Roupp is poised for a breakout season after posting a solid 3.58 ERA last year, with impressive performances on the road where he did not allow any runs in 17.2 innings. In contrast, Astros pitcher Framber Valdez has had difficulty against San Francisco, giving up nine runs in 15 innings for a 5.40 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP. This matchup promises to be an interesting one to watch between two teams with contrasting performances early in the season.

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