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Padres vs Giants Preview: Pivetta Leads Home Advantage

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On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the San Francisco Giants (60–64) visit the San Diego Padres (69–55) at Petco Park in San Diego, California. The game is scheduled to begin at 9:40 PM ET (6:40 PM PT). The Padres are favored at -232 on the moneyline, while the Giants are underdogs at +191. The over/under is set at 8 runs, with the Padres favored at -1.5 on the run line.

Match Overview

Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 9:40 PM ET (6:40 PM PT)
Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Teams: San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres
League: Major League Baseball (MLB)

Starting Pitchers

TeamStarting PitcherRecordERAWHIPIPKBBHR
SFLanden Roupp7–63.451.45104.1100439
SDNick Pivetta12–42.870.95141.11443615

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Weather & Ballpark Conditions

  • Forecast: Clear skies with temperatures around 75°F (24°C)
  • Wind: Light breeze from the west at 5–10 mph
  • Humidity: Low, approximately 50%
  • Ballpark Factor: Neutral, slight edge to pitchers due to evening conditions

Last 5 Games Record

TeamLast 5 Games
San Francisco GiantsW, W, L, L, W
San Diego PadresL, L, W, W, L

Head-to-Head Record

StatValue
2024 Season SeriesGiants 2 – 4 Padres
Last 10 MeetingsPadres lead 6–4
  • The Padres have won 60.6% of games when favored this season.
  • Nick Pivetta has been dominant at home with a 2.87 ERA and 144 strikeouts in 141.1 innings.
  • The Giants have struggled on the road, posting a 22–25 record as underdogs this season.
  • Landen Roupp has a 3.45 ERA but has allowed 9 home runs in 104.1 innings.
  • The over/under is set at 8 runs, with the Padres favored at -1.5 on the run line.
  • Moneyline: Padres at -232
  • Run Line: Padres -1.5 at -104
  • Total Runs: Under 8 runs at -115

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Predicted Outcome

Nick Pivetta’s strong home performance and the Padres’ favorable odds make them the likely winners in this matchup. The Giants’ road struggles and Roupp’s susceptibility to home runs could lead to a Padres victory.

Final Score Prediction: Padres 5, Giants 3

Sources: https://www.oddsshark.com/nba/, https://www.cbssports.com/nba, https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nba/, https://www.mybookie.ag/sportsbook/

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