San Francisco Giants vs Atlanta Braves Picks and Predictions June 8th 2025

San Francisco Giants vs Atlanta Braves June 8th 2025

The Atlanta Braves travel to Oracle Park to take on the San Francisco Giants. The game is set for Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 4:05 PM. Fans can catch the action on NBCS.

The Braves have struggled this season with a 27-36 record. They have found it tough on the road, holding a 10-22 record. Spencer Strider will start for the Braves, looking to improve his 0-4 record and 5.68 ERA. Meanwhile, the Giants sit at 37-28, just one game back in the NL West. Landen Roupp, with a 3-4 record and a 3.18 ERA, will take the mound for the Giants.

Braves vs Giants Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants
• Venue: Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA
• Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
• Betting Odds: Braves MoneyLine -121, Giants MoneyLine +102

The Braves Can Win If…

The Atlanta Braves come into the next game with a strong performance from their recent games. Despite a close 3-2 loss to the Giants, Bryce Elder pitched eight innings with 12 strikeouts and only allowed three hits. Michael Harris II contributed with a home run, showing the Braves’ ability to strike back quickly.

Statistically, the Braves have the tools to win. They rank 11th in home runs with 66 and have a solid batting average of .245. Their pitching staff has delivered 26 quality starts, ranking them 6th in that category, which can be a game-changer.

Austin Riley and Matt Olson are key players to watch. Riley has a batting average of .273 with 11 home runs, while Olson has 12 home runs. With Spencer Strider on the mound, the Braves will look to leverage their offensive power and pitching depth to secure a win.

The Giants Can Win If…

The San Francisco Giants head into their next game riding a four-game winning streak. In their most recent game, they won 3-2 against the Atlanta Braves. Logan Webb was impressive on the mound, striking out 10 batters over six innings.

The Giants’ pitching staff has been a key factor this season. They rank second in the league with a 3.08 ERA and first in home runs given up, allowing only 42. This strong pitching gives them a solid chance to keep games close and secure wins.

At the plate, the Giants have several players who can make an impact. Heliot Ramos leads the team with a .289 average and 11 home runs. Wilmer Flores and Matt Chapman also contribute with double-digit home runs, adding depth to their lineup.

Series Finale Sets Dramatic Sweep Chance

After two consecutive walk-off wins—first on a wild pitch in 10 innings, then Matt Chapman’s two-out, two-run homer in the ninth—the Giants head into Sunday’s finale one win shy of a series sweep in Atlanta. San Francisco’s four-game surge has produced an MLB-leading eight walk-offs this season, a level of late-game poise that contrasts sharply with a Braves club reeling from six straight losses by a combined four runs.

Giants’ Late-Game Mastery Fueling Surge

Bob Melvin’s club has become battle-tested in tight finishes, and the confidence shows. Rookie Landen Roupp will toe the rubber for the finale after a 6⅓-inning shutout bid in his last outing. Opponents bat just .225 against his slider-fastball mix this year, and he’ll look to extend an impressive stretch the Giants began with back-to-back comebacks against San Diego. With infield upgrades and returning veterans bolstering the lineup, San Francisco’s blend of clutch hitting and emerging arms has rattled the rest of the league.

Braves’ Closer Carousel Raises Questions

Atlanta turned to Pierce Johnson in Game 2 after formally removing Raisel Iglesias from ninth-inning duties, and Craig Kimbrel’s arrival was equally short-lived when he was DFA’d Saturday. Manager Brian Snitker’s mix-and-match approach has left the late innings unsettled, and Sunday’s series finale sees Spencer Strider (0-4, 5.68 ERA) on the mound. Strider has a 3.57 ERA in four career starts against the Giants, but he must overcome shaky command if Atlanta hopes to force extra innings one more time.

Probable Pitching Matchup

Strider’s season has been hampered by a May hamstring strain and struggles to contain hard contact; his strikeout rate has dipped under 20 percent. Opposite him, Roupp is making his first start against Atlanta after posting a 2.45 ERA in two relief appearances versus the club. The contrast between Strider’s return from injury and Roupp’s steady ascent will shape whether San Francisco can maintain its late-game edge.

Handicapper Spotlight — Evan Lewis

Premium handicapper Evan Lewis went 3-0 on moneyline plays yesterday for a $300 profit, pinpointing under-the-radar favorites that close in tight. He cites the Giants’ walk-off pedigree and home-ice momentum as the ideal template for a moneyline wager, and he’s earmarked San Francisco at current prices.

Action Segment — Tonny Ricci

Veteran capper Tonny Ricci has gone 4-1 for a $335 profit over the last three days on all markets, and he’s locking in Atlanta on the moneyline at –115. Ricci believes the Braves’ desperation and Strider’s bounce-back upside offset San Francisco’s late-game magic, making the road side his featured play.

Betting Outlook

Books opened the Giants as modest home favorites, but early action on both sides has kept totals locked at 8.5. Live run lines and moneyline swings are tracked on the MLB odds board. For deeper situational analysis—including park factors and umpire splits—consult the daily MLB picks hub and the authoritative MLB betting guide.

The Lean

The Braves are favored to win with a MoneyLine of -121. The Giants have a MoneyLine of +102. The Braves have a higher batting average and on-base percentage compared to the Giants. The Braves also rank higher in home runs and doubles. Based on these stats, the recommendation is to pick the Braves to win.

The over/under line is set at 7.5. The Braves have a team ERA of 3.82, while the Giants have a lower ERA of 3.08. With both teams having strong pitching, the projected total score is likely to be under 7.5. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the under for this game.