San Francisco Giants vs. Houston Astros MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T
Giants at Astros 8PM ET—Jordan Hicks will start for San Francisco. Hicks appeared in 29 games last year, dealing with an ERA of 4.10 with WHIP of 1.45. The righty struck out 20% with 9.8% walks. Grounders were 50.9% with 0.98 home runs per nine innings. Ronel Blanco to start for Houston. Blanco appeared in 30 games in 2024 posting an ERA of 2.80 with WHIP of 1.09. The righthander fanned 24.6% with 10.1% walks. Ground balls sat at 39.8% with 1.18 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 4.14 does suggest a rising ERA based on form.