Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants Picks and Prediction for Thursday, July 9, 2026

The Colorado Rockies visit the San Francisco Giants on Thursday at 9:45 PM ET at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. Colorado enters at 38-55 and sits fifth in the NL West, while San Francisco is 38-53 and is fourth in the division. The Rockies took two of three from the Giants last weekend in Denver before earning a 4-3 victory over the Dodgers on Tuesday. San Francisco dropped a 9-3 decision to Toronto in its most recent outing and has lost three of its last five contests. Win big with our free MLB picks.

Colorado Rockies Coming Off Another Strong Offensive Stretch

Colorado has quietly been one of the better offensive teams in baseball this season, ranking third in MLB with a .258 batting average. The Rockies have scored 454 runs while collecting 817 hits, 105 home runs, a .329 on-base percentage, and a .424 slugging percentage. Hunter Goodman continues to anchor the lineup with 27 home runs and 51 RBI, while TJ Rumfield is batting .297 with 95 hits. Jake McCarthy has produced a .303 batting average with 51 RBI, Troy Johnston is hitting .310, and Mickey Moniak has added 15 home runs. 

The Rockies have struggled to match that offensive production on the mound. Colorado ranks last in Major League Baseball with a 5.53 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP while allowing opponents to bat .288. The pitching staff has surrendered 929 hits through 92 games, forcing the offense to overcome frequent deficits. Limiting free baserunners and avoiding big innings will be critical against a San Francisco lineup that consistently puts the ball in play.

Injuries: Hunter Goodman (day-to-day), Brenton Doyle, Seth Halvorsen, Blas Castano, Jaden Hill.

San Francisco Giants Looking to Bounce Back at Home

San Francisco has remained productive offensively despite its record, batting .256 as a team to rank fifth in MLB. The Giants have scored 377 runs on 800 hits while adding 101 home runs, a .308 on-base percentage, and a .422 slugging percentage. Luis Arraez continues to set the tone with a .327 batting average and 112 hits. Rafael Devers leads the club with 18 home runs and 47 RBI, while Jung Hoo Lee is batting .311. Casey Schmitt has contributed 17 home runs, Willy Adames has added 14 long balls, and Heliot Ramos has supplied eight home runs in limited action. 

San Francisco has received stronger pitching than Colorado throughout the season despite ranking in the lower half of the league. The Giants own a 4.47 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP while holding opponents to a .249 batting average. The rotation has generally kept the club competitive, and Robbie Ray gives San Francisco a reliable veteran option to begin this series.

Injuries: Keaton Winn, Jason Foley, Matt Chapman, Daniel Susac, Harrison Bader.

Pitching Matchup

Colorado Rockies – Undecided

Colorado had not announced a starting pitcher at the time of publication..

San Francisco Giants – Robbie Ray

Ray is 8-6 with a 3.45 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP across 101.2 innings this season. The left-hander has allowed 79 hits while striking out 86 batters and walking 46. Ray has been San Francisco's most dependable starter and gives the Giants a clear advantage on the mound entering this matchup.

Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants Game Pick

• San Francisco Giants

The Giants have a significant edge with Robbie Ray, who has a solid 3.45 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP. San Francisco also owns the stronger pitching staff overall, while Colorado continues to struggle to prevent runs despite its productive offense. With Ray providing stability and the Giants featuring several consistent hitters led by Arraez and Devers, San Francisco is in a favorable position to earn another home victory.

Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants Over/Under Pick

• Over

Colorado's offense has been one of the most productive in baseball, but its pitching staff continues to allow runs at one of the highest rates in the league. The Rockies have scored 37 runs over their last five games, while the Giants have enough offensive depth to capitalize against an uncertain Colorado pitching plan. Even with Ray expected to pitch well, the overall matchup still points toward enough scoring to cash this total over.