The San Francisco Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies meet Thursday in MLB doubleheader action from Citizens Bank Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Logan Webb will get the start for the Giants in game one and Webb is 2-3 with a 4.86 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season. In his career, Webb is 0-1 with a 6.19 ERA and 20 strikeouts against the Phillies. Cristopher Sanchez will start game one for Philadelphia and is 2-2 with a 2.94 ERA and 43 strikeouts this season. In his career, Sanchez is 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA and 33 strikeouts against the Giants. Neither team had a starting pitcher announced for game two at the time that this article was posted.
San Francisco Giants Recap
The San Francisco Giants come into this game looking to shake off their 7-0 loss at the hands of the Phillies on Tuesday to drop to 13-16 this season. After this series, the Giants will head on the road for a series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Giants Looking To Rebound
Luis Arraez has 34 hits with 3 doubles, 2 triples and 8 RBIs while Willy Adames has 23 hits with 10 doubles, 3 home runs and 6 RBIs. Matt Chapman has 30 hits with 5 doubles, a triple, a home run and 12 RBIs and Harrison Bader has a home run and 3 RBIs while Jung Hoo Lee has 31 hits with 8 doubles and 10 RBIs. Heliot Ramos has 27 hits with 8 doubles, 3 home runs and 14 RBIs this season. Rafael Devers also has 24 hits with 4 doubles, 2 home runs and 10 RBIs but also has a team-high 37 strikeouts this season.
Philadelphia Phillies Recap
The Philadelphia Phillies come into this game looking to add on to their win over the Giants from Tuesday’s opener to sit at 10-19 this season. After this series, the Phillies will head on the road for a series against the Giants.
Phillies Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight
Adolis Garcia has 24 hits with 5 doubles, 3 home runs and 9 RBIs while Kyle Schwarber has 20 hits with 4 doubles, 9 home runs and 17 RBIs. Brandon Marsh has 28 hits with 4 doubles, 4 home runs and 17 RBIs while Justin Crawford also has 20 hits with 5 doubles, a triple and 4 RBIs. Trea Turner has 30 hits with 5 doubles, 3 home runs and 10 RBIs and Bryce Harper’s added 29 hits with 6 doubles, 6 home runs and 19 RBIs this season.
Houston Astros @ Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends: April 30, 2026: Game 1
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Bassitt Record this season: 1-2 ERA: 6.75
- Home Record: 0-1
- Last 5 against Astros: 2-3
Why the Baltimore Orioles will win
- The Astros have lost each of their last nine road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Orioles have won each of their last four day games against AL West opponents.
- The Astros have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Orioles have covered the run line in eight of their last 10 games against the Astros following a home win.
- The Astros have trailed after 5 innings in eight of their last nine road games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Astros have lost the first inning in each of their last six road games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Astros have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three road games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Peter Lambert Record this season: 1-1 ERA: 3.27
- Road Record: 1-0
- Last 5 against Orioles: –
Why the Houston Astros will win
- The Orioles have lost each of their last six games as favorites against American League opponents following a home win.
- The Astros have won each of their last 13 Thursday day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games against American League opponents following a home win.
- The Astros have covered the run line in 11 of their last 12 games as underdogs against the Orioles.
- The Astros have won the first inning in three of their last four games against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Astros have led after 3 innings in each of their last three day games.
- The Orioles have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Orioles’ last eight games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Astros’ last five road games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Astros’ last 15 games as underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Orioles’ last 10 day games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts
- Pete Alonso has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Chris Bassitt has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last nine home appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Colton Cowser has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 appearances against AL West opponents.
- Taylor Ward ranks 6th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.426) this season.
Houston Astros Player Prop Facts
- Yainer Diaz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine road appearances against the Orioles.
- Christian Vazquez has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances in day games against AL East teams that held a losing record.
- Yordan Alvarez ranks T1st in the league in Hits (39) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Orioles rank T26th in the league for triples this season (1).
- The Orioles rank 25th in the league for steals this season (15).
- The Astros rank 1st in the league for doubles this season (66).
- The Astros rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.96).
San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies Prediction
I’m taking the Phillies in both games here. I just think this is a must-win spot for the Phillies and under interim manager Don Mattingly, I think we see the dead cat bounce effect for at least a couple of games where teams get a rub under a new voice in the locker room. I’m still not sold on the Giants offensively, and I think this could be a bit of a struggle here. Give me Philadelphia.