Guardians vs Giants MLB Player Prop Picks (Jun 18)

First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET at Oracle Park. The Giants (41–32) host the Guardians (36–35) in a tightly contested interleague match, with San Francisco slight favorites in a clash of streaky teams.

• The Guardians edged Game 1 with a tight 3–2 win, spoiling newly acquired Rafael Devers’ debut and handing Robbie Ray the loss. Cleveland’s bullpen was tested but held strong.
• Giants have lost three straight and dropped their first road series, but boast a strong home record (22–11 at Oracle).
• Starting pitchers tonight are Logan Allen (CLE, 4–4, 4.28 ERA, 1.51 WHIP) and Justin Verlander (SF, 0–3, 4.33 ERA returning from IL). Sharp vs undervalued narrative favors total under.

Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Pick: Logan Allen

Cleveland’s roster is built on contact and bullpen strength. Logan Allen has shown some flashes, although his control issues persist. The Guardians’ offense remains modest, relying on situational hitting and speed, not power.

• Allen has recorded 5+ strikeouts in 3 of his last 4 starts.
• Giants rank middle of MLB in contact but strike out at a moderate rate — favorable for Allen’s whiff potential.
• Value on a low line with plus odds supports the play.

San Francisco Giants Player Prop Pick: Justin Verlander

Building around pitching, the Giants rank top-3 in MLB ERA and are led by starters like Webb, Ray, and Verlander. Offensively, Rafael Devers brings a potent bat, supported by Yastrzemski and Ramos, though recent lineup slumps persist.

• Returning from IL, Verlander struck out five in his last rehab start and figures to challenge this modest line.
• The Guardians are vulnerable to established veterans; even a limited Verlander has upside.
• Under-total setting suggests caution, but K floor is reliable. Verlander’s pedigree and strikeout capability provide a safe over on a low benchmark.