Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Kansas City Royals vs. San Francisco Giants
Monday, May 19, 2025 9:45 PM
Play: Money Line: -130 San Francisco Giants
It’s the first game of this series when the Kansas City Royals visit the San Francisco Giants. The San Francisco Giants just played against the Oakland Athletics and took a win by the score of 3-2. The San Francisco Giants have a 5-5 record over their last 10 contests. San Francisco have been playing solid ball in their last 10 games. KC will look to provide a competitive match-up for the Giants after salvaging a win on Sunday against the Cardinals. We've got a battle of southpaws today. Ace left hander Robbie Ray will get the ball in this one for the San Francisco Giants. He is 6-0 with a 3.04 ERA. Ray has no doubt been lights out for the Giants this season. He's been a big piece that's helped them be 9 games over .500 at this point. The Kansas City Royals will turn to southpaw Kris Bubic for this match-up. He is 4-2 with a 1.82 ERA. He is 0-1 with a 1.69 ERA and 18 strikeouts in his last 3 appearances facing the San Francisco Giants. Wilmer Flores has 0 hits and 1 strikeout in 3 at-bats against him. SF has been a great home team this season. KC is only averaging 2.5 runs per game when facing lefties. Meanwhile the Giants hammer lefties at an average 6.2 runs per game. Giants with their 16-7 home record and solid track record against lefties is the play. KC's bats have been too cold recently. Give me the Giants at home.