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The Houston Astros have turned the tables once again and are now in contention to win their ongoing series against the San Francisco Giants. After losing 4-3 in Game 1 on Monday, they bounced back with a 2-1 victory in Game 2 on Tuesday.
Both teams will now fight as hard as they can to win the series-deciding third game on Wednesday, June 12.
The Astros are currently third in the AL West table with a 31-37 record. On the other hand, the G-Men are third in the NL West table with a 33-35 record.
For the 'Stros, Framber Valdez will start things on the mound. The 30-year-old flamethrower has played and started 10 games this season, with a 5-3 record. He has an ERA of 3.53, a WHIP of 1.15, and 50 strikeouts under his belt.
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Logan Webb will be starting on the mound for the Giants. The 27-year-old right-handed pitcher has played and started 14 games for his side so far this regular season and has a record of 5-5, an ERA of 2.92, a WHIP of 1.20 and 73 strikeouts.
Astros vs. Giants Baseball Betting Odds
How to watch Astros vs. Giants
The series finale between the 'Stros and the Giants will start at 3:45 PM EDT at Oracle Park. Fans can watch the match's live broadcast on NBCS-BA and the online streaming of the game on FuboTV.
Astros vs. Giants Prediction
The teams have faced each other 737 times in major league baseball history. The Giants have a slight upper hand over the 'Stros in this rivalry, leading 383-354.
However, following the recent heroic performances, the Astros are predicted to win the series final on Wednesday.
The Astros will miss Kyle Tucker, but players like Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Justin Verlander, Josh Hader, Valdez, and Ryan Pressly have all shown their true caliber time and again. They will be important for their team to clinch this series by winning the final game.
For the Giants, players like Matt Chapman, Thairo Estrada, Michael Conforto, Patrick Bailey and Webb have all been decent for their team this season. Look for these players to be key for San Francisco on Wednesday if the team looks to win the series.
Prediction: Houston Astros -1.5 (-105)
