San Francisco Giants vs Athletics Picks and Prediction for Sunday, May 17, 2026
Use Code WWWC The San Francisco Giants visit the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on Sunday at 4:05 PM ET on MLB.TV. San Francisco is 18-27 and fifth in the NL West, while the Athletics are 23-21 and third in the AL West. The Athletics beat the Giants 5-2 Friday night and have won three of their last five games overall. San Francisco has dropped three of its last five games. Find value with our free MLB picks.
Giants Continue Struggling to Generate Offense
San Francisco is coming off a 5-2 loss to the Athletics after losing two of three games against the Dodgers earlier in the week. The Giants have struggled offensively during the recent road trip, scoring two runs or fewer in three of their last five games. San Francisco is also just 8-15 away from home this season.
The Giants are hitting .240 with a .289 on-base percentage and .365 slugging percentage, producing 149 runs on 367 hits. Luis Arraez leads the lineup with a .317 batting average and 53 hits, while Heliot Ramos has contributed four home runs and 20 RBI. Casey Schmitt owns six home runs with a .481 slugging percentage, and Jung Hoo Lee is batting .265 with 45 hits. San Francisco has totaled only 33 home runs through 45 games and continues to rank near the bottom of the National League in power production.
Pitching has been more competitive for the Giants despite recent losses. San Francisco enters with a 4.03 ERA and 1.33 WHIP while holding opponents to a .242 batting average. The Giants have recorded 358 strikeouts but also issued 172 walks through 45 games. The bullpen has struggled at times late in games, contributing to several close losses during the current road stretch.
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Injuries: Heliot Ramos, Day-To-Day, Erik Miller, 15-Day IL, Logan Webb, 15-Day IL, Jason Foley, 60-Day IL, Reiver Sanmartin, 60-Day IL
Athletics Producing Consistent Offense at Home
The Athletics opened this series with a 5-2 win Friday night after splitting four games against St. Louis earlier in the week. The Athletics continue to remain above .500 because of strong offensive production and timely hitting throughout the lineup. The club has also played .500 baseball at home with a 10-10 record.
The Athletics are hitting .253 with a .329 on-base percentage and .408 slugging percentage, producing 195 runs on 379 hits. Shea Langeliers has been outstanding with a .337 batting average, 12 home runs, and 27 RBI, while Nick Kurtz has added eight home runs, 29 RBI, and a .429 OBP. Carlos Cortes is batting .343 with a .556 slugging percentage, and Zack Gelof owns five home runs with a .506 slugging percentage. The Athletics have already produced 50 home runs through 44 games this season.
Pitching has been less consistent for the Athletics. The club enters with a 4.31 ERA and 1.44 WHIP while allowing opponents to bat .255 against the staff. The Athletics have issued 184 walks through 44 games and allowed 52 home runs. However, the bullpen performed well Friday night while limiting San Francisco to two runs in the series opener.
Injuries: Denzel Clarke, 10-Day IL, Brooks Kriske, 15-Day IL, Gunnar Hoglund, 60-Day IL, Max Muncy, 10-Day IL, Jacob Wilson, 10-Day IL
Pitching Matchup
San Francisco Giants – Adrian Houser
Houser is 1-4 with a 5.79 ERA and 1.48 WHIP across 42.0 innings. The right-hander has allowed 48 hits with 23 strikeouts and 14 walks while surrendering eight home runs this season.
Athletics – Jeffrey Springs
Springs is 3-3 with a 4.22 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 49.0 innings. The left-hander has allowed 45 hits with 44 strikeouts and 15 walks while giving up seven home runs.
San Francisco Giants vs Athletics Spread Pick
- Athletics
The Athletics have the advantage because of stronger offensive production and a more favorable starting pitching matchup. San Francisco continues to struggle to generate power consistently, while the Athletics enter with 50 home runs and several productive hitters in the middle of the lineup. With San Francisco´s Houser carrying a 5.79 ERA, the Athletics are in a strong position to win at home.
San Francisco Giants vs Athletics Over/Under Pick
- Over
This game will cash over as both pitching staffs continue allowing baserunners at high rates. Houser has surrendered eight home runs already this season, while the Athletics' pitching staff carries a 1.44 WHIP. Both lineups should create scoring opportunities, especially with the Athletics swinging the bats well of late, evidenced by a strong opening game of the series on Friday.
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