Angels vs. Giants: Game 3, prediction, odds, injuries and picks

Angels vs. Giants: Game 3, prediction, odds, injuries and picks - April 20, MLB 2025

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The Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants are set to clash in the rubber match of their three-game series this Sunday, April 20, at Oracle Park. The Angels won the first game of the series 2-0, but had to take a close 3-2 loss prior to the upcoming clash.

The Giants are sitting at 14–7 while the Angels are battling for consistency at 10–10. A win here should put them in good stead as they go about their business after this game.

Justin Verlander (0-1, 6.75 ERA) will take the hill for the Giants. Meanwhile, southpaw Yusei Kikuchi (0-3, 4.13 ERA) will take the mound for the Angels.

Angels vs Giants: Game info and Betting odds

Venue: Oracle Park (San Francisco, CA)

Start Time: 4:05 PM ET

Weather: Clear skies, 73°F, Wind 8 mph out

Line: Giants -115

Over/Under: 8.5 Runs

Angels vs. Giants: Injury report

Angels' injury report:

Yoán Moncada (3B) – Sprained thumb, 10-Day IL
Sam Bachman (SP) – Thoracic outlet syndrome, 15-Day IL
Ben Joyce (RP) – Shoulder inflammation, 15-Day IL
Robert Stephenson (RP) – Tommy John surgery, 60-Day IL
Anthony Rendon (3B) – Hip surgery, 60-Day IL

Giants injury report:

Casey Schmitt (INF) – Strained oblique, 10-Day IL
Tom Murphy (C) – Mid-back disc herniation, 60-Day IL
Jerar Encarnacion (1B/OF) – Hand surgery, 60-Day IL

Here are the projected starting lineups:

Angels

LF Taylor Ward (R)
3B Luis Rengifo (S)
RF Mike Trout (R)
DH Jorge Soler (R)
C Logan O’Hoppe (R)
1B Nolan Schanuel (L)
SS Zach Neto (R)
2B Kyren Paris (R)
CF Jo Adell (R)

Giants

LF Heliot Ramos (R)
SS Willy Adames (R)
CF Jung Hoo Lee (L)
3B Matt Chapman (R)
DH Wilmer Flores (R)
RF Luis Matos (R)
C Patrick Bailey (S)
2B Tyler Fitzgerald (R)
1B LaMonte Wade Jr. (L)

Angels vs Giants: Prediction & Pick

Justin Verlander and Yusei Kikuchi are both veteran pitchers, but have struggled to get things going this early in the season. The Oracle Park will be windy on Sunday, and thus many runs will get scored, especially those longballs will be in play. Thus, it's the safer pick to go with over 8.5 runs total scored.

Being at home, the Giants will carry a slight edge, but the Angels’ offense is capable of breaking out at any time. Mike Trout and Jorge Soler are some of the players Verlander & Co. will have to keep an eye on.

Still, the Giants look like the safer pick and expect Verlander to hold his way and take a win here.

Final Score Prediction:

Giants 6, Angels 4

Best Bets:

Pick: Giants Moneyline (-115)

Pick: Over 8.5 Runs

About the author

Krutik Jain is a journalist who has been reporting on baseball at Sportskeeda since 2022. It was in 2018 when the baseball bug bit Krutik, and already a cricket fan, he credits baseball's rules and Clayton Kershaw's pitching to have hooked him to the game.

A Kershaw and Mookie Betts fan, Krutik rates his favorite team LA Dodgers triumphing over Tampa Bay Rays in the 2020 World Series as his best baseball moment so far. His answer to the perennial "one player from the past you could meet" question is Jackie Robinson. Despite never having seen him play, Robinson's impact, legacy and trail-blazing journey have left an indelible impact on Krutik.

A rigorous fact-checker, Krutik likes reporting on the technical aspects of the game as well as off-field elements. When not watching baseball, Krutik is busy playing cricket, staying up to date with the happenings around the world and hiking.

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