Prop Bets: Miami Marlins VS San Francisco Giants 2025-06-24

Giants vs. Marlins: A Tale of Two ERAs (And Why You’re Still Betting on the Giants)

The San Francisco Giants (-180) are favored to stomp the Miami Marlins (31-45) on Tuesday, and honestly, it’s less of a “game prediction” and more of a “math problem.” Let’s break it down:

Giants’ ERA: 3.29 (3rd in MLB). The Marlins’ ERA: 4.91 (26th). Translation: The Giants’ pitching is meh, but the Marlins’ is “how did this team survive March?”
- Justin Verlander vs. Cal Quantrill: Verlander’s resume includes winning a Cy Young and being very good at not losing. Quantrill’s resume includes… being the guy who gets roasted when the Marlins’ 26th-worst offense fumbles a bases-loaded inning.
- Moneyline: Giants at -180. That’s sports betting lingo for “we’re so confident, we’re basically giving you a discount to bet on us.” The Marlins (+250) are the baseball version of a “long shot” and a rental car in Miami during hurricane season.
- Totals: 8.0 runs. With the Giants’ offense (8th in MLB in runs scored) and the Marlins’ bullpen (…?), this might be the night the “Over” shocks us all.

Key Players to Watch (Because Why Not?):
- Rafael Devers (Giants): Needs to stop looking like he’s playing Wiffle Ball.
- Kyle Stowers (Marlins): Needs to strike out less often than a rookie in his first MLB at-bat.

Why You’re Still Betting on the Giants: Their 59.2% win rate when favored isn’t just luck—it’s mathematical inevitability. The Marlins, meanwhile, are on track to set a new MLB record for “How Many Times Can You Lose Before People Stop Caring?”

Final Verdict: This is the baseball equivalent of a chess game where one player forgot to bring a queen. Lay the -180 on the Giants and hope the Marlins at least make it to the 9th inning without a mercy rule.

Prop Bets? None to speak of—just a silent prayer that Kyle Stowers doesn’t strike out to end the game. You’re welcome.

Created: June 24, 2025, 2:34 a.m. GMT