Prop Bets: San Francisco Giants VS Colorado Rockies 2025-09-01
Giants vs. Rockies: A Tale of Two ERAs (and Why the Rockies Should Bring a Towel)
The Colorado Rockies (38-98) host the San Francisco Giants (67-69) on Monday, September 1, 2025, in what might as well be a "How to Lose a Baseball Game" masterclass for the Rockies. The Giants are -151 favorites, implying a 60.2% chance to win, while the Rockies (+127) are 37.7% underdogs. Let’s break this down with the precision of a starting pitcher who doesn’t walk batters (looking at you, Chase Dollander).
Why the Giants Are (Probably) Winning
Carson Whisenhunt (2-1, 5.01 ERA) takes the mound for the Giants, who boast a 3.79 team ERA (6th in MLB) and strike out batters at 8.5 per 9 innings (14th). Meanwhile, Dollander (2-11) is the Rockies’ version of a leaky faucet—his team’s 5.97 ERA (30th) is worse than a kiddie pool in a monsoon. The Giants’ offense, led by Rafael Devers (.258, 27 HR, 91 RBI) and Willy Adames (.230/.317/.423), isn’t exactly a pyrotechnic display, but it’s enough to outslug the Rockies’ anemic 3.8 runs per game.
Key Prop Bets to Consider:
- Rafael Devers Over 1.5 Hits (-390): The Giants’ cleanup man is a sure thing to avoid a 0-for-4.
- Hunter Goodman Over 0.5 HRs (+320): The Rockies’ slugger might finally go yard, but don’t bet your firstborn—his .275 average is a mirage.
- Total Runs Over 11.5 (Even Money): With the Rockies’ pitching staff posting a 5.97 ERA, this game could end with more runs than a college football party.
Why the Rockies Might Still Win
Spoiler: They won’t. But for funsies, let’s pretend they do. The Rockies’ bats (29th in runs, 23rd in BA) are about as reliable as a toaster in a thunderstorm. Their only hope is hoping Giants starter Whisenhunt implodes, which… is unlikely? The Rockies are 28% underdogs for a reason.
Wild Card Prop: Brenton Doyle Over 1.5 Hits (-260). The Rockies’ 26-year-old outfielder is 2-for-19 in his last 5 games. Bet against him.
Final Verdict
The Giants will win, probably by 2-3 runs, and Carson Whisenhunt will probably pitch into the 6th inning without looking like a Rockies starter. The Rockies will collect exactly 3 hits, 0 HRs, and 1 RBI, and fans will start wondering if the team’s general manager is a bot.
Play: Giants -1.5 (-200). The math checks out.
And if you’re feeling spicy, take Rafael Devers Over 0.5 HRs (-250). He’s not going deep, but the odds are there for a reason. 🎲⚾
Created: Sept. 1, 2025, 3:32 a.m. GMT