The San Francisco Giants meet the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday for Game 4 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
The Giants edged the Dodgers 1-0 in a well-pitched Game 3 behind LHP Alex Wood and three relievers. A solo home run by 3B Evan Longoria in the fifth inning against RHP Max Scherzer was the difference.
Series: Giants lead series 2-1.
Giants RHP Anthony DeSclafani (13-7, 3.17 ERA) posted a 1.09 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 and 2.3 BB/9 in 167 2/3 IP during the regular season.
- Posted a 5-4 record, 3.22 ERA and .225 opponent batting average across 17 road starts.
- Went 0-3 with a 7.33 ERA across six starts against L.A. during the regular season; allowed 6 homers, 33 hits and 15 walks with 27 strikeouts across 27 innings.
Dodgers RHP Tony Gonsolin (4-1, 3.23 ERA) is projected to start for the Dodgers. He posted a 1.35 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 and 5.5 BB/9 through 55 2/3 IP during the regular season.
- Registered a 2-1 record, 2.70 ERA and .202 opponent batting average across 30 IP over seven starts at home.
- Lost his only start against the Giants July 19 at Dodger Stadium, allowing 3 runs, 5 hits and 4 walks in just 3 1/3 IP.
Giants at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Giants +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Dodgers -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Giants +1.5 (-170) | Dodgers -1.5 (+135)
- Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Prediction
Dodgers 6, Giants 4
Money line (ML)
The DODGERS (-155) have their backs up against the wall, and it will be all hands on deck in Game 4. I expect Gonsolin, and whomever else pitches, to have a very short leash, as manager Dave Roberts breaks out all the stops. There is still a chance the Dodgers name RHP Walker Buehler as the starter on short rest.
The Giants won a pitcher’s duel in Game 3, but this one should see a lot more offense. L.A. had its way with DeSclafani during the regular season, and there is no reason to believe that won’t continue.
Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The DODGERS -1.5 (+135) are worth a roll of the dice on the money line, but it’s only worth a small-unit play. Confidence would be much higher with a better Dodgers pitcher on the bump.
Over/Under (O/U)
The offense was non-existent in Game 3. Look for the OVER 7.5 (-112) to come through in Game 4. In fact, it might be the best play on the board. DeSclafani was very giving against Los Angeles during the regular season, and they’ll be able to get to him again early and often.
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