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San Francisco Giants Favored Over Colorado Rockies in NL West Showdown

On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Colorado Rockies will face off against the San Francisco Giants in an NL West showdown at Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA. The Giants, who went 10-3 against the Rockies last season, are heavy -260 moneyline favorites for the game, with the total set at 8.0 runs. Antonio Senzatela will take the mound for the Rockies, while Robbie Ray will start for the Giants. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:15 PM ET. For more information on this matchup and other MLB picks for Friday's games, continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +240 | Giants -280
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (+105) | Giants -1.5 (-125)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 74%.

Colorado vs San Francisco Stats

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies ended their eight-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves, highlighted by Brenton Doyle's solo home run in the third inning. The Rockies have struggled this season, with poor offensive and defensive rankings in the MLB. Antonio Senzatela is set to start on Friday, with a mediocre record and stats so far this season. Despite past success against the San Francisco Giants, Senzatela has struggled with injuries in recent years. The Rockies are currently ranked 30th in power rankings, with a 29th ranking in offense and defense, and a 6-25 record for the season.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

The San Francisco Giants faced a tough series against the San Diego Padres after strong performances against the Milwaukee Brewers and Texas Rangers. Despite being swept in San Diego, the Giants have shown solid offensive and defensive stats, with a strong bullpen performance. Pitcher Robbie Ray is set to start the next game with promising stats this season. The Giants have a power ranking of 12 and are ranked 13th for offense and 9th for defense, with an overall record of 19-13. The Colorado Rockies have had recent success against the Giants, winning two out of three matchups.

Robbie Ray's Dominance and Giants' Advantage Makes Them Favorites Against Rockies

Robbie Ray has demonstrated consistent performance throughout his six starts this season, notably conceding only five earned runs across 18 innings at Oracle Park. With Ray's track record in mind, it is anticipated that he will continue to excel against the Rockies. Conversely, Antonio Senzatela's reliability remains questionable, prompting a preference for the Giants at the runline. Statistical analysis reveals that the current Giants roster has shown proficiency against Senzatela, with a 9-for-29 record, including three doubles and a home run. While San Francisco's recent performance against right-handed pitchers indicates room for improvement with an 87 wRC+, the Rockies have encountered greater struggles against left-handed pitchers within the last 10 days, evidenced by a 56 wRC+ in 136 plate appearances.

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