The San Francisco Giants face off against the Houston Astros in Game 1 of their series, with both teams sporting 2-1 records. Jordan Hicks will pitch for the Giants, while Ronel Blanco takes the mound for the Astros. The Astros recently won two of three against the Mets, while the Giants did the same against the Reds. Current statistics reveal the Giants are struggling at the plate with a .214 average, whereas the Astros are even lower at .176. The Astros have only hit one home run in three games compared to five from the Giants. Despite their lackluster hitting, the Giants' ERA stands at a respectable 3.46, but the Astros have excelled with a remarkable 1.33 ERA. The betting odds suggest a close game, with the Giants at +105 and the Astros at -125, but the Giants are favored on the run line at +1.5.