Kansas City Royals vs
San Francisco GiantsPredictions & Preview

Giants Favored Over Royals in Interleague Showdown at Oracle Park: Monday MLB Betting Action Preview

The 2025 MLB betting action continues on Monday, May 19, with a 12-game card, including an interleague showdown at Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA between the Royals and Giants. The Giants are slight favorites at -120 with a total of 7.5 runs. The Giants have had recent success against the Royals, sweeping a three-game series last season. Kris Bubic (ERA: 1.82) will start for the Royals, while Robbie Ray (ERA: 3.04) will start for the Giants. Currently, the Giants are favored at -130. The first pitch is set for 9:45 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Royals +118 | Giants -130
• Spread: Royals +1.5 (-191) | Giants -1.5 (+166)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 57%.

Kansas City vs San Francisco Stats

Kansas City Royals

In the article, published prior to Sunday's game, the Kansas City Royals were looking to end a four-game losing streak as they faced the St. Louis Cardinals. The Royals had struggled offensively, scoring only seven runs during their losing streak and averaging 3.34 runs per game, ranking 29th in the MLB. However, their defense has been strong, allowing just 3.38 runs per game, ranking 3rd in the league. Kris Bubic was set to pitch on Monday night, boasting a 1.66 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in nine starts this season. Despite the team's offensive struggles, the Royals have a strong pitching staff. With a power ranking of 6, the Royals are ranked 29 in offense, #3 in defense, and hold a 26-22 record for the season.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

The San Francisco Giants hosted the Athletics over the weekend, winning both games of a three-game series. The Giants have had mixed results recently, going 5-5 in their last 10 games. Despite a mediocre batting average, the Giants have the lowest bullpen ERA in baseball. Robbie Ray is set to start the next game, boasting an impressive 6-0 record with a 3.04 ERA this season. The Giants are ranked 16th and sit at #10 for offense and #8 for defense. The Royals have been successful in their recent matchups against the Giants.

Giants Poised for Victory in Pitching Matchup Against Royals Due to Recent Success Against Left-Handed Pitchers

A compelling pitching matchup between Kris Bubic and Robbie Ray is anticipated, with the Giants appearing to have the advantage due to their recent success against left-handed pitchers. Over the last 10 days, the Giants have demonstrated strong performance with a 145 wRC+ and .888 OPS against lefties. In contrast, the Royals have struggled against southpaws, posting a measly .637 OPS and 73 wRC+. Further tipping the scales in favor of the Giants is the Royals bullpen’s recent difficulties, with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.25 over 25.2 innings. Comparatively, the Giants bullpen has been more effective, recording a 3.16 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in the same timeframe. These factors suggest that the Giants may have an edge in the upcoming game.

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