August 24, 2025

Game Preview

Written by: Jake Turner

Jake is a veteran sports analyst with over 10 years of MLB prop betting experience.

SF vs MIL: Betting Preview & Props (Aug 24)

Last updated: August 24, 2025

Game Time: TBD

Game Preview

The San Francisco Giants take on the Milwaukee Brewers in a game where both teams will be looking to capitalize on the pitching matchups. Despite the intense focus on mound performance, betting odds are not available for this game, leaving bettors to rely on matchup insights and statistical edges to find value.

Mound Matchup

Pitching Matchup: Robbie Ray vs Brandon Woodruff

Robbie Ray (SF):

Robbie Ray utilizes a diverse arsenal: Four-Seam Fastball (50% usage, 93.5 mph), Slider (23% usage, 87.9 mph), Changeup (14% usage, 84.9 mph), Curveball (13% usage, 81.2 mph), and Sweeper (1% usage, 79.9 mph). Known for his velocity-heavy style, Ray's pitch mix has been effective in challenging hitters. The Milwaukee lineup averages .261 this season with a projected xBA of .263 against Ray's offerings.

Brandon Woodruff (MIL):

Brandon Woodruff brings a balanced pitch mix: Four-Seam (32% usage, 93.1 mph), Sinker (31% usage, 93.0 mph), Changeup (20% usage, 83.6 mph), Cutter (11% usage, 89.7 mph), Curveball (5% usage, 78.9 mph), and Sweeper (1% usage, 80.6 mph). Milwaukee's strong pitching rotation finds Woodruff matching up against a San Francisco lineup averaging .242 with a projected xBA of .253 against his mix.

Lineup Advantage vs Arsenal

Lineup Matchups & Batting Edges

For SF vs Brandon Woodruff: The Giants lineup averages .242 this season but projects to .253 against Woodruff's arsenal.

Biggest Increase: Casey Schmitt: Season BA .249 → xBA vs arsenal .300 (+51 points), Season K% 22.6% → Arsenal K% 18.3% (-4.3%)
Biggest Decrease: Jung Lee: Season BA .259 → xBA vs arsenal .230 (-29 points), Season K% 10.9% → Arsenal K% 14.1% (+3.2%)

For MIL vs Robbie Ray: The Brewers lineup averages .261 this season with a slight increase to .263 against Ray's arsenal.

Biggest Increase: Andrew Vaughn: Season BA .241 → xBA vs arsenal .309 (+68 points), Season K% 18.2% → Arsenal K% 16.1% (-2.1%)
Biggest Decrease: Isaac Collins: Season BA .274 → xBA vs arsenal .249 (-25 points), Season K% 22.1% → Arsenal K% 24.1% (+2.0%)

K-Risk Analysis

Strikeout Risks & Rewards

The Giants' projected K-rate is 20.4% vs Woodruff — down 1.8% from their 22.2% season average, suggesting potential contact.
The Brewers' projected K-rate is 21.5% vs Ray — up 1.7% from their 19.7% season average, indicating potential for higher strikeouts.

Umpire Trends

Behind the Plate: Umpire assignment has not been announced, which makes prop volatility a concern.

What to Bet On

📢 Prop Alert: Casey Schmitt (.249 → .300, +51 points) meets betting lean criteria!

⚡ K Prop Alert: No significant statistical edges meet our betting threshold in this matchup.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Casey Schmitt has a strong batting edge against Woodruff's arsenal.
Andrew Vaughn emerges as a key performer against Ray with a significant increase in xBA.
No strikeout props meet the threshold for either team, indicating a balanced potential for contact.
Umpire data is unavailable, adding uncertainty to prop bets.

🧠 FAQs

Q: Who is the best betting prop for the SF vs MIL game? A: Casey Schmitt meets our strict betting criteria with a projected xBA of .300 against Woodruff.

Q: Is the umpire a pitcher-friendly umpire? A: Umpire assignment has not been announced, leading to volatility in prop expectations.

Q: What time is the SF vs MIL game? A: Game time is TBD.

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