Rockies vs Giants Picks and Prediction – 5/2/2025

The final game of the Thursday MLB schedule will feature the series opener between the Colorado Rockies and the San Francisco Giants from Oracle Park. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Rockies (5-25) have dropped 14 of their first 15 road games and own the worst overall record in the majors. On Wednesday, OF Brenton Doyle’s third inning solo shot put Colorado ahead for good during a 2-1 home victory versus Atlanta. 

The Rockies are in search of their first victory when thirty-one year old southpaw Kyle Freeland (0-4 5.93 ERA) is on the bump. Last time out, Freelan (4.1 IP) was tagged for ten hits and six runs during an 8-7 home loss versus Cincinnati. 

The San Francisco Giants have won nine of their first 13 home games and are two games out of first place in the NL West Division standings. On Wednesday, long balls from San Francisco outfielders Mike Yastrzemski and Heliot Ramos were not enough during a 5-3 road loss against San Diego. SP Landen Roupp (2-2) gave up four runs in four plus innings and took the loss for the Giants (19-12).

The Giants will counter with three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander (0-2 4.99 ERA) on Thursday. In his last start, Verlander (6 IP) gave up two runs and struck out five batters during a 2-0 home loss versus Texas. 

Colorado SS Ezequiel Tovar is currently on the 10-day injured list with a hip injury and his timetable to return is unclear. Through 30 games, Colorado ranks 28th in OPS and 29th in runs scored. For the season, San Francisco ranks 20th in OPS and 10th in runs scored. Take the Rockies to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Colorado Rockies win 4-3.