Reds vs Giants Picks and Prediction – 4/9/2025

he Cincinnati Reds (3-7) are set to face the San Francisco Giants (8-1) at Oracle Park on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The first pitch is scheduled for 9:45 PM ET. ​Get in on all the action with our free MLB picks.

The Reds have struggled early in the season, posting a .210 team batting average with a .269 on-base percentage and a .352 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff holds a 3.41 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP. Nick Lodolo is expected to start for Cincinnati. So far this season, Lodolo has a 1.42 ERA and 5 strikeouts..Look for Elly De La Cruz to be the prime hiiter for the Reds, as he notched another hit last night. Cincinnati has great talent on the roster, but the offense has not shown it to this point.

The Giants have had a strong start to the season, with a team batting average of .238, a .309 on-base percentage, and a .421 slugging percentage. Their pitchers have combined for a 2.85 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. Landen Roupp is slated to start for San Francisco. Roupp has had a shaky beginning to the season, posting a 6.75 ERA, but he has racked up 8 strikeouts to this point as well.

This matchup features a Reds team looking to overcome early-season challenges against a Giants squad aiming to maintain their strong performance. This is a good spot to back the Reds, as they will have the stronger pitcher, and an offense that has been slowly gaining momentum. We will back the Reds to win 3-1.