San Francisco Giants vs Boston Red Sox Picks and Predictions June 20th 2025

San Francisco Giants vs Boston Red Sox June 20th 2025

The Boston Red Sox will take on the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Friday, June 20, 2025. The game starts at 10:15 PM and will be broadcast on NBCS. The weather is expected to be mild with a clear sky and breezy winds blowing in.

Boston enters the game with a 39-37 record, sitting 5 games back in the AL East. They have a road record of 17-20 this season. San Francisco stands at 42-33, 4 games back in the NL West, with a strong home record of 23-13. The Red Sox will start Hunter Dobbins, who has a 3.74 ERA, while the Giants will send out Hayden Birdsong, with a 2.79 ERA.

Red Sox vs Giants Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Boston Red Sox vs. San Francisco Giants
• Venue: Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA
• Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
• Betting Odds: Giants MoneyLine -131, Red Sox MoneyLine +111

The Red Sox Can Win If…

The Boston Red Sox are coming off a 3-1 win against the Seattle Mariners. Garrett Crochet led the way with a strong pitching performance, allowing just one run over six innings and striking out eight. Marcelo Mayer and Trevor Story each hit home runs, providing the key offensive support for the victory.

The Red Sox have shown they can win with power, ranking 6th in slugging percentage at .416 and 7th in home runs with 92. Their ability to hit doubles is impressive, leading the league with 141 doubles. This hitting strength gives them a good chance to score against any opponent.

Hunter Dobbins will start for the Red Sox, boasting a 4-1 record with a 3.74 ERA. He has been reliable, contributing to the team’s 5th-ranked quality starts with 32. With solid pitching and a potent lineup, the Red Sox have the tools to win their upcoming game against the Giants.

The Giants Can Win If…

The San Francisco Giants come into this game with momentum after a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Logan Webb was outstanding on the mound, pitching seven innings and striking out nine batters. Wilmer Flores had a key double, driving in two runs to secure the win.

Strong pitching is a key factor for the Giants, with their team ERA ranking third in the league at 3.26. They have also been effective at limiting home runs, allowing only 57, which is the second-best in the league. This solid pitching foundation gives them a strong chance against any opponent.

The Giants’ lineup features Rafael Devers, who leads the team with 15 home runs and 59 RBIs. Heliot Ramos adds power with 12 home runs and a .281 batting average. With Hayden Birdsong’s 2.79 ERA on the mound, the Giants have a strong mix of pitching and hitting to win this game.

The Lean

The Giants are favored with a MoneyLine of -131, while the Red Sox are at +111. My model projects the Giants to win with a score of 4-3. The Giants’ strong pitching, with a 3.26 ERA ranked 3rd, gives them the edge over the Red Sox.

The over/under line is set at 7.5. My model projects a total of 7 runs. Given the Giants’ solid pitching and the Red Sox’s batting average ranked 17th, the under is the recommended pick.

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Red Sox Visit Rafael Devers, Giants After Stunning Trade

Just days after a blockbuster trade shocked the baseball world, Rafael Devers will face his former team when the Boston Red Sox open a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night at Oracle Park.

Both teams send young right-handers to the mound in this highly anticipated matchup: Hunter Dobbins (4-1, 3.74 ERA) for Boston, and Hayden Birdsong (3-1, 2.79 ERA) for San Francisco.

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Devers Set for Emotional First Series vs. Red Sox

After voicing his desire to remain at third base — a stance that led to friction with Boston’s front office — Devers was dealt to the Giants on Sunday in a stunning move that sent Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks among four players to the Red Sox.

Devers quickly slotted into the Giants’ DH role, collecting three hits over his first three games with San Francisco against the Guardians, though he’s still seeking his first home run in orange and black.

Now, Giants manager Bob Melvin is preparing Devers for time at first base — the very position he resisted with Boston — potentially debuting at the new spot this weekend.

“We’re going to try to get them both in (the lineup),” Melvin said, referring to Devers and Wilmer Flores. “Once we get Raffy to play first base, then we get Flo back in the DH spot. Until then, we’ll use Flo off the bench, which is really valuable.”

Flores provided the game-winning hit in Thursday’s 2-1 win over Cleveland, driving in two with a pinch-hit double.

Red Sox on a Roll After Turbulent Week

Despite the departure of their home run and RBI leader, Boston has kept rolling, taking two of three from Seattle after sweeping the Yankees.

Trevor Story blasted his 10th homer in Wednesday’s 3-1 win over the Mariners, a victory he called crucial for the club’s morale.

“It’s big,” Story said. “Kind of a pivotal point in our season. It could go one way or the other. We responded well after something so big and kind of shocking.”

Rising stars Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer — both top prospects — also homered in Seattle, adding youthful energy to a team suddenly looking for new leadership.

Dobbins, Birdsong Square Off in the Opener

Hunter Dobbins is coming off back-to-back wins over the Yankees, allowing just three runs over 11 innings while receiving plenty of run support — including a Devers home run in the June 8 win at Yankee Stadium.

Hayden Birdsong will look to solidify his role in San Francisco’s rotation after the Harrison trade. The young right-hander hasn’t allowed more than three runs in any of his five starts since joining the starting staff on May 20.

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