Prop Bets: San Francisco Giants VS St. Louis Cardinals 2025-09-06
Cardinals vs. Giants: A Game of Runs, Runs, and More Runs (and Maybe a Homerun)
The St. Louis Cardinals (70-71) host the San Francisco Giants (71-69) in a September soap opera of strikeouts and slugging. Here’s what’s cooking:
Key Stats & Odds
- Moneyline: Giants are underdogs at -101, while the Cardinals are your overpriced coffee at -111.
- Spread: Giants -1.5 (+160) vs. Cardinals -1.5 (-200). Bet the Giants to cover like they’re dodging a line drive.
- Over/Under: 8.5 runs (-110/-110). With the Cardinals’ 4.27 ERA and Giants’ 3.78 ERA, this could be a bloodbath.
Why the Giants Might Win:
Their pitching staff (6th-best ERA) will likely outperform the Cardinals’ 4.27 ERA (20th-worst). The Giants’ offense averages 605 runs (vs. Cardinals’ 613), but their starters are less likely to gift extra innings via walks (Cardinals’ pitching: 7.5 K/9—ouch).
Why the Cardinals Might Win:
They hit 135 HRs (Giants: 150), but let’s be real—their offense is a one-trick pony. Their .247 BA vs. Giants’ .238? Close enough to let the Giants’ bats decide.
Prop Bets to Steal (or Lose Money On)
1. Rafael Devers HR Over/Under 0.5 (+450). Bet “Over” if you believe in miracles.
2. Justin Verlander Strikeouts Over 5.5 (-116). He’s got a 5.5 K/9, so… maybe?
3. Jung Hoo Lee Doubles Over 0.5 (-294). He’s a doubles machine; take the under if you’re masochistic.
4. Giants’ Team Total Runs Over 4.5 (-120). With their 6.6 R/G, it’s a toss-up.
Final Verdict
The Giants (-1.5) will win 4-3 in a thriller, thanks to Andre Pallante’s 3.5 K and the Cardinals’ bullpen coughing up a lead. Take the Giants at +160 on the spread. And if you’re feeling lucky, bet Patrick Bailey HR Over 0.5 (+370). It’s either a home run or a Homerun.
“This game’s so close, even the umpires are taking bets.” �⚾
Created: Sept. 6, 2025, 10:48 a.m. GMT