Los Angeles Angels vs. San Francisco Giants Picks and Prediction for Saturday July 25 2026
The Los Angeles Angels visit the San Francisco Giants on Saturday at 4:05 PM ET at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. Los Angeles is 41-62 and sits fifth in the AL West, 10.5 games behind the division-leading Rangers. The Angels have won three of their last five games despite a 1-0 loss to the Cardinals in their most recent contest. San Francisco is 42-60 and sits fourth in the NL West, 22.5 games behind the Dodgers. The Giants have dropped five straight games after being swept in Kansas City and will look to get back on track at home. Cash in a winner with our free MLB picks.
Los Angeles Angels Looking to Continue Their Recent Improvement
The Angels are batting .240 while scoring 442 runs with 829 hits, 112 home runs, a .315 on-base percentage, and a .387 slugging percentage. Zach Neto leads the club with 19 home runs, while Jo Adell has a team-high 57 RBIs and 95 hits. Nolan Schanuel is batting .280, and Mike Trout owns a .388 on-base percentage with 18 home runs. Los Angeles has enough power throughout the lineup to stay competitive when the middle of the order delivers timely hits.
The Angels have recorded a 4.52 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP while holding opponents to a .236 batting average. Los Angeles pitchers have struck out 908 batters, but the club has struggled to limit big innings. Ryan Johnson takes the ball with a 2-4 record, a 6.10 ERA, and a 1.43 WHIP across 38.1 innings. Johnson has allowed 39 hits, 16 walks, and 10 home runs while striking out 30 batters. The Angels will need Johnson to keep the ball in the park against a Giants lineup capable of producing extra-base hits.
Injuries: Adam Frazier (10-Day IL), Travis d'Arnaud (60-Day IL), Ben Joyce (60-Day IL), Sebastian Rivero (10-Day IL), Yusei Kikuchi (60-Day IL).
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San Francisco Giants Looking to End Their Five-Game Slide
The Giants are batting .252 while scoring 417 runs with 879 hits, 114 home runs, a .307 on-base percentage, and a .416 slugging percentage. Luis Arraez leads the offense with a .320 batting average and 122 hits. Rafael Devers has club highs with 20 home runs and 53 RBIs, while Casey Schmitt has also hit 20 home runs. Jung Hoo Lee is batting .302, giving San Francisco another dependable hitter near the top of the lineup. Although the Giants have struggled recently, the offense continues to create scoring opportunities.
San Francisco owns a 4.40 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP while allowing opponents to bat .247. The pitching staff has recorded 772 strikeouts and has kept the Giants within reach in many games this season. Robbie Ray has been the most reliable starter, posting an 8-6 record with a 3.33 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP over 110.2 innings. Ray has allowed only 90 hits while striking out 96 batters. His experience gives San Francisco a strong advantage heading into this matchup.
Injuries: Victor Bericoto (10-Day IL), Matt Chapman (10-Day IL), Jonah Cox (10-Day IL), Joel Peguero (60-Day IL), Harrison Bader (10-Day IL).
Pitching Matchup
Los Angeles Angels – Ryan Johnson
Johnson is 2-4 with a 6.10 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP across 38.1 innings. He has surrendered 39 hits and 10 home runs while striking out 30 batters against 16 walks. Johnson will need to avoid free passes and limit hard contact to give Los Angeles a chance.
San Francisco Giants – Robbie Ray
Ray is 8-6 with a 3.33 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP across 110.2 innings. The veteran left-hander has allowed 90 hits while striking out 96 batters against 54 walks. Ray has consistently worked deep into games and has been San Francisco's most dependable starter.
Los Angeles Angels vs. San Francisco Giants Game Pick
- San Francisco Giants
San Francisco has struggled over the past week, but the Giants hold the clear advantage on the mound with Robbie Ray facing Ryan Johnson. Ray has delivered quality outings throughout the season, while Johnson has allowed too many home runs and carries a much higher ERA. Combined with San Francisco's edge in team batting average and the production from Luis Arraez, Rafael Devers, Casey Schmitt, and Jung Hoo Lee, the Giants will end their losing streak with a home victory.
Los Angeles Angels vs. San Francisco Giants Over/Under Pick
- Under
Ray has consistently limited opposing offenses, and Los Angeles has scored only five total runs over its last three games. San Francisco has also struggled to generate offense during its five-game losing streak despite solid season-long hitting numbers. With one proven starter on the mound and two clubs that have been inconsistent at the plate recently, a lower-scoring game is the play in this matchup.