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Oakland Athletics at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Oakland Athletics at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

Bay Area rivals clash when the Oakland Athletics (9-8) visit the San Francisco Giants (12-5) for the start of a 2-game interleague miniseries Tuesday. First pitch at Oracle Park is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Oakland just lost 2 of 3 at home versus the Texas Rangers this past weekend, winning the finale 2-0 Sunday.

San Francisco has won 5 of its last 6 games, including 4 in a row, all on the road. The Giants swept the Washington Nationals over the weekend and beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 in a standalone game Monday.

The Giants beat the A’s in last year’s regular-season series 4-2 despite being outscored 21-19.

Athletics at Giants projected starters

RHP Daulton Jefferies vs. LHP Carlos Rodon

Jefferies (1-2, 1.17 ERA) pitched well enough to win in his last start, but took a 1-0 loss at the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday. He didn’t allow an earned run in 6 innings – Baltimore scored its only run on an Oakland error. Jefferies is 2-3 with a 3.62 ERA in 9 games (5 starts) in his 3 seasons in the big leagues.

Rodon (2-0, 1.06 ERA) got a win Wednesday over the New York Mets, hurling 5-scoreless innings with 3 H, 2 BB and 8 K in a 5-2 victory.

Athletics at Giants odds and lines

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Money line (ML): Athletics +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Giants -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-110) | Giants -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Athletics at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 3, Athletics 2

Money line

PASS.

Oakland (+220) isn’t an option facing one of the best starters in the MLB in Rodon and San Francisco (-280) is well past my price range for a favorite.

The Giants should win this game since they have the 3rd-best winning percentage in baseball and edges in the 3 most important phases of the game: Starting and relief pitching and hitting.

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Run line/Against the spread

LEAN to the ATHLETICS +1.5 (-110) because there’s a “line freeze” in the betting market for the RL.

According to Pregame.com, more than 90% of the cash is on the Giants -1.5 (-110), but the line hasn’t budged off the opener. It’s a red flag when sportsbooks don’t move the price of a team getting this much of the handle.

Also, Oakland is 28-15 RL as a road underdog and 14-9 RL in interleague play since the start of the last season.

Over/Under

LEAN to the UNDER 6.5 (+105).

Rodon has been lights out this season, both bullpens have impressive pitching peripherals, both lineups are struggling versus left-handed pitching to start the year and these teams have a combined 13-20-1 O/U record.

However, I’m a little sheepish about this UNDER 6.5 (+105), considering this is one of the smaller totals you’ll see on an MLB slate.

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San Francisco Giants at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s San Francisco Giants at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The San Francisco Giants (11-5) and Milwaukee Brewers (10-6) meet for a solo game at American Family Field Monday. First pitch is slated for 6:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: first meeting. Milwaukee outscored San Francisco 27-25 in taking four of seven games against the Giants in 2021.

San Francisco is coming off a three-game series sweep at the Washington Nationals. A scheduling oddity due to the season’s one-week delay has this Giants-Brewers meeting being shoehorned into Monday and then a one-day doubleheader Sept. 8.

The Brewers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 Sunday and have won six of their last seven games. Sunday’s contest was a night game, so the Brewers have a slightly quicker than usual turnaround for this away contest.

Giants at Brewers: Projected starters

LHP Sam Long vs. RHP Corbin Burnes

Long (0-0, 0.00 ERA) is making his second start of the season in his fifth appearance. He owns a 0.64 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 4 2/3 IP.

Threw 2 shutout frames in his last start at Washington April 22.
Clocked a 5.53 ERA in 40 2/3 IP last season.

Burnes (1-0, 2.37 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 0.79 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 through 19 IP.

Has gone 7 IP in each of his last two starts with a combined 18 K against just 1 BB and 2 ER.
Has held opposing batters under a .565 OPS across his last 21 starts at home.

Giants at Brewers odds and lines

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Money line: Giants +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Brewers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-140) | Brewers -1.5 (+115)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

Giants at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 5, Giants 4

Money line

With this match-up, the winner with a 40-cent line is not the bettor. STEER CLEAR.

Run line/Against the spread

The San Francisco bullpen is better set up for this game. Milwaukee has a left lean to its lineup and has thus far struggled against left-handed pitching with a .545 OPS.

TAKE THE GIANTS +1.5 (-140).

Over/Under

Both bullpens are good but likely too far over their skis with the early-season numbers being hoisted. There is some growth potential in the numbers for both offenses also.

BACK THE OVER 7.5 (+110).

Analyzing Monday’s San Francisco Giants at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

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San Francisco Giants at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s San Francisco Giants at New York Mets odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The San Francisco Giants (7-2) and New York Mets (7-3) meet Monday to open a 4-game series at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Mets odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting. The Giants took 5 of 6 from the Mets in 2021.

San Francisco swept the Guardians in Cleveland 3-0 over the weekend, and bring a 5-game win streak into Monday’s game. San Francisco pitching has registered a 1.40 ERA during the streak.

The Mets have recorded a fine 2.35 ERA in their 7-3 start. New York is coming off a 2-1 series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Giants at Mets: Projected starters

RHP Alex Cobb vs. RHP Tylor Megill

Cobb (1-0, 3.60 ERA) makes his second start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9, and 18.0 K/9 through 5 IP.

Posted a 3.76 ERA in 93 1/3 IP in 2021 while pitching for the Los Angeles Angels.
Has often been a slow starter out of the gate, allowing an .849 OPS across 24 career games in April.

Megill (2-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his third start. In 10 1/3 IP, he has posted a 0.58 WHIP, 0.0 BB/9, and 9.6 K/9.

Had a 4.52 ERA in 89 2/3 IP last season.
Allowed 7R on 11H in last outing vs. the Giants (Aug. 24, 2021).

Giants at Mets odds and lines

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Money line: Giants +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Mets -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-220) | Mets -1.5 (+175)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

Giants at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 4, Mets 2

Money line

Through 20 career games, Megill has held right-handed bats to a .559 OPS, while lefties have clobbered him for a .942 mark. San Francisco bats plenty from the left side and with authority and frequency at the top of the order.

Cobb was sharp in his first outing and is backed by a better-rested bullpen in the back end.

BACK SAN FRANCISCO (+102).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS: The Giants straight-up are a solid play.

Over/Under

The Under is 3-1 in the Giants’ last 4 and has hit in each of the Mets’ last 2 games.

Figure solid starting pitching in this one with two bullpens in solid shape. On a cold-weather night in New York, TAKE THE UNDER 6.5 (+100).

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Miami Marlins at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Marlins at Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Miami Marlins and San Francisco Giants open the season Friday at 4:35 p.m. ET at Oracle Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Marlins vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Last season, the Giants won 4 of the 7 games the teams played with each team scoring 22 runs.

The Marlins faltered in 2021 after a solid 23-25 start. They struggled mightily on offense and went just 42-72 (.368) the rest of the way.

The Giants won a MLB-high 107 games in 2021. At 4.96 runs per game, San Francisco ranked second in the NL in scoring; the Giants ranked second in the league in runs allowed (3.67 per game).

Marlins at Giants: Projected starters

RHP Sandy Alcantara vs. RHP Logan Webb

Alcantara (9-15, 3.19 ERA in 2021) draws the opening day start for Miami. Last season, he posted a 1.07 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9, and 8.8 K/9 across 205 2/3 IP.

2021 walk and strikeout rates were career bests.
Current San Francisco bats own a .740 OPS against him.

Webb (11-3, 3.03 ERA in 2021) logged a 1.11 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9, and 9.6 K/9 in 148 1/3 IP last season.

Owns a career 3.10 ERA at home (1.96 last season).
Scuffled his way to an .829 OPS allowed in April, 2021.

Marlins at Giants odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Marlins +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Giants -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Marlins +1.5 (-180) | Giants -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -102 | U: -125)

Marlins at Giants prediction and picks

Prediction

Giants 5, Marlins 4

Money line

Alcantara benefited from a .270 batting average on balls in play last season. He’s tougher on righty bats (.631 OPSA career), but San Francisco is a strong club against righties and they figure to post a lot of ABs from the left side.

The Giants have been a very strong club at home the last couple of seasons. They are worth the tag here. TAKE SAN FRANCISCO (-145).

Run line/Against the spread

AVOID.

Over/Under

With a slight fade of Alcantara riding a batter’s wind that clashes with the park’s pitcher-friendly numbers, tab the OVER 7.5 (-102) with a slight lean.

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NLDS Game 5: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants NLDS Game 5 odds and lines, with expert MLB picks and predictions.

The San Francisco Giants meet the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday for Game 5 of their National League Division Series at Oracle Park. First pitch is scheduled for 9:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Dodgers vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Dodgers worked over the Giants by a 7-2 count in Game 4 behind RHP Walker Buehler in a game they had to have. L.A. scored 16 total runs in its two victories and has been held scoreless in each of its two losses.

Series tied 2-2.

Dodgers LHP Julio Urias (20-3, 2.96 ERA) posted a 1.02 WHIP, 9.5 K/9 and 1.8 BB/9 through 185 2/3 IP across 32 starts during the regular season.

Went 5 IP with 1 ER, 3 H and 0 BB in a Game 2 victory at San Francisco Oct. 9.
Posted a 2-1 record and 3.38 ERA with 33 K across 29 1/3 IP in five regular-season starts against the Giants.

Giants RHP Logan Webb (11-3, 3.03 ERA) posted a 1.11 WHIP, 9.6 K/9 and 2.2 BB/9 through 148 1/3 IP spanning 26 starts and one relief appearance in the regular season.

Twirled 7 2/3 scoreless innings with 5 H, 0 BB and 10 K in a victory in Game 1 against the Dodgers.
The California native posted a sparkling 6-0 record, 1.96 ERA and .213 opponent batting average across 73 1/3 IP over 12 starts and one relief appearance at home in the regular season.

Dodgers at Giants odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Dodgers -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Giants -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -1.5 (+155) | Giants +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under: 6.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Prediction

Dodgers 3, Giants 2

Money line (ML)

The DODGERS (-112) were up against it heading into Game 4, but they responded with a ton of offense. The bats won’t be nearly as hot in this one, which shapes up as a potential pitcher’s duel.

Urias has been rock-solid all season, but Webb has been surprisingly good, too. He dominated the Dodgers in this very same venue in the series opener, so it won’t be easy for L.A.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The GIANTS +1.5 (-190) are a little on the pricey side, but I like the home side catching the run and a half in this pivotal Game 5. I think the Dodgers scratch out the win and eliminate the Giants, but the home side will keep it within a run.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 6.5 (+100) is the lean, but it’s only worth a small-unit play. Urias and Webb have pitched well this season and so far in the postseason, however, both of these teams are dangerous offensively, so be careful.

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NLDS Game 4: San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers NLDS Game 4 odds and lines, with expert MLB picks and predictions.

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

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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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NLDS Game 3: San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers NLDS Game 3 odds and lines, with expert MLB picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants Monday for the third game of their National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium with the first pitch scheduled for 9:37 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

L.A. tied the NLDS with a 9-2 win over San Francisco in Saturday’s Game 2. Every Dodgers hitter in their starting lineup had a hit, aside from 3B Justin Turner. Starting LHP Julio Urias‘ RBI single in the top of the second inning was the first run scored in the game.

Series: Tied 1-1.

LHP Alex Wood takes the ball for the Giants. He was 10-4 with a 3.83 ERA (138 2/3 IP, 59 ER), 1.18 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 over 26 regular-season starts.

Second-half: 2-1 with a 4.07 ERA (55 1/3 IP, 25 ER), 1.23 WHIP and 5.4 K/BB across 11 starts.
Wood was 0-2 in three regular-season starts against L.A., with a 4.76 ERA (17 IP, 9 ER), 1.35 WHIP and 7.3 K/BB.
vs. Dodgers on the current roster (128 PA): 7.22 FIP with a .313 batting average (BA), .435 wOBA, .580 expected slugging percentage (xSLG), 18.0 K% and 92.6 mph exit velocity (EV).

RHP Max Scherzer is on the mound for the Dodgers. He was 15-4 with a 2.46 ERA (179 1/3 IP, 49 ER), 0.86 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 11.8 K/9 across 30 regular-season starts for L.A. and the Washington Nationals.

Since joining the Dodgers (Aug. 4): 7-0 with a 1.98 ERA (68 1/3 IP, 15 ER), 0.82 WHIP, 1.1 BB/9 and 11.7 K/9 over 11 starts.
Scherzer earned a no-decision against San Francisco while pitching for the Nationals after exiting due to a groin injury with just 6 pitches.
vs. Giants on the current roster (122 PA): 2.94 FIP with a .168 BA, .259 wOBA, .299 xSLG, 38.5 K% and 88.3 mph EV.

Giants at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Giants +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Dodgers -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Giants +1.5 (-130) | Dodgers -1.5 (+105)
Over/Under: 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Prediction

Dodgers 4, Giants 1

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the DODGERS (-205) because Wood’s pitching peripherals against L.A.’s lineup are scary and the Dodgers are a top-10 lineup against left-handed pitching across several advanced hitting metrics.

San Francisco’s bullpen might have a slight edge in the relief pitching matchup, but Scherzer is one of the best big-game pitchers of his generation and may win the 2021 NL Cy Young award.

On top of that, Scherzer’s advanced pitching numbers correspond with his outstanding basic stats. Wood grades in the 33rd percentile for hard-hit rate and the 29th percentile for EV.

That said, L.A.’s money line is appropriately priced and a vast majority of the betting splits are on the Dodgers so it’s a chalky play. Maybe go a little lighter on the DODGERS (-205) and save some cash for the Under.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS because the Dodgers -1.5 (+105) offer far too small of a payout considering the Giants were 34-5 ATS as road underdogs during the regular season.

Scherzer hasn’t been that good in his past three starts. He pitched only 4 1/3 innings in the NL Wild Card play-in game and gave up five earned runs in each of his last two regular-season starts. That’s enough to keep me away from L.A.’s run line.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 7.5 (-125) for 1 unit because we are getting “reverse line movement” with the total and the weather forecast is predicting nearly 15 mph winds blowing in from left-centerfield.

According to Pregame.com at the time of writing, more than 80% of the cash and nearly two-thirds of the action is on the Over but the Under is far pricier. What that tells me is the House is taking “sharp” action on the Under and are willing to entice more pro-Over money.

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NLDS Game 2: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants NLDS Game 2 odds and lines, with expert MLB picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers meet the San Francisco Giants for the second of their best-of-5 National League Division Series at Oracle Park Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Dodgers vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

San Francisco handled business in Game 1 with a 4-0 victory. The Giants jumped out to an early lead thanks to a 2-run blast by Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford and Kris Bryant each chipped in solo home runs. San Francisco starting RHP Logan Webb had 7 2/3 IP with 5 H, 10 K and 0 BB.

Series: Giants lead 1-0.

LHP Julio Urias is on the mound for L.A. Urias was 20-3 with a 2.96 ERA (185 2/3 IP, 61 ER), 1.02 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 over 32 regular-season starts.

Second-half splits: 9-0 with a 2.04 ERA (79 1/3 IP, 18 ER), 0.95 WHIP and 5.1 K/BB over 14 starts.
Urias was 2-1 in five regular-season starts against San Francisco with a 3.38 ERA (29 1/3 IP, 11 ER), 1.16 WHIP and 11.0 K/BB.
vs. Giants on the current roster (190 PA): 2.89 FIP with a .264 batting average (BA), .306 wOBA, .377 expected slugging percentage (xSLG), 25.8 K% and 85.5 mph exit velocity (EV).

RHP Kevin Gausman takes the hill for the Giants. Gausman was 14-6 with a 2.81 ERA (192 IP, 60 ER), 1.04 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 in 33 regular-season starts.

Second-half splits: 5-3 with a 4.42 ERA (77 1/3 IP, 38 ER), 1.37 WHIP and 4.7 K/9 over 15 starts.
Gausman was 1-1 against L.A. in three starts this year with a 3.21 ERA (14 IP, 5 ER), 1.14 WHIP and 2.0 K/BB.
vs. Dodgers on the current roster (204 PA): 4.61 FIP with a .268 BA, .336 wOBA, .456 xSLG, 19.6 K% and 89.1 mph EV.

Dodgers at Giants odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Dodgers -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Giants +100 (bet $103 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -1.5 (+140) | Giants +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)

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Prediction

Giants 4, Dodgers 3

Money line (ML)

How can we not take the best team in baseball at home at even money? I’ve lost too much money this season not taking the GIANTS (+100) seriously.

San Francisco has the best bullpen ERA in the majors and Gausman is the ace of that staff. The Giants’ lineup is deeper and better than the Dodgers’ this season: San Francisco has a better BA, WAR, wRC+, and wOBA than L.A.

There might be some “gambler’s fallacy” skewing the pricing in San Francisco’s favor. What I mean by that is the one-way betting action on L.A. is mostly based on the market not believing the world champion Dodgers will be eliminated in the first round – and maybe they won’t.

However, I’m cool with fading the market’s Dodgers bullishness and throw 1 unit on the GIANTS (+100) to take a 2-0 series lead heading back to L.A.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Giants +1.5 (-175) because betting San Francisco’s run line has been easy money this season. The Giants are 45-13 ATS as an underdog so I’d entertain betting their run line. But, I’d rather save my money for the Under.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 7.5 (-122) for a half unit as more of a fade on the market.

Nearly 90% of the cash wagered is on the Over according to Pregame.com at the time of writing, but the Under is pricier. That tells me either the House is taking “sharp” money on the Under or is enticing more pro-Over money.

Urias is the most underrated pitcher on L.A.’s staff. No one has mentioned Urias in the NL Cy Young race. All this guy has done is lead the majors in wins and have a sub-3.00 ERA. Plus Urias has been lights out at Oracle Park this season.

Both teams play more to the Under in their respective location-based O/U trends and the Under has cashed in four of the past five Dodgers-Giants meetings.

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NLDS Game 1: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants NLDS Game 1 odds and lines, with expert MLB picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants open their National League Division Series Friday at Oracle Park in a matchup of the majors’ best two records. First pitch is scheduled for 9:37 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze the lines around the Dodgers vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Giants won the NL West and the league’s top seed behind an MLB-best 107-55 regular-season record. The Dodgers, who finished 1 game back at 106-56, beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 on LF Chris Taylor’s 2-run, 2-out, walk-off homer in Wednesday’s NL Wild Card Game at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers RHP Walker Buehler (16-4, 2.47 ERA) makes his 34th start. He has a 0.97 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 through 207 2/3 IP.

Last outing: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 11 K in 10-3 home victory vs. Milwaukee Brewers Sunday
Career vs. Giants: 7-1, 2.55 ERA, 1.12 WHIP in 11 starts and two relief appearances

Giants RHP Logan Webb (11-3, 3.03 ERA) makes his 27th start and 28th appearance. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 148 1/3 IP.

Last outing: Win, 7 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 8 K in 11-4 home victory vs. San Diego Padres Sunday that clinched the NL West title
Career vs. Dodgers: 1-2, 3.64 ERA, 1.05 WHIP in six starts

Dodgers at Giants odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Dodgers -120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Giants +100 (bet $1600to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -1.5 (+145) | Giants +1.5 (-180)
Over/Under: 7.5 (O: +112 | U: -140)

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Prediction

Giants 3, Dodgers 2

Money line (ML)

SAN FRANCISCO (+100) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager.

At +100, the value is with the Giants. They not only finished with MLB’s best overall record, but they posted the second-best home record (54-27).

A Dodgers’ disadvantage is they’ll be without 1B Max Muncy, who dislocated his elbow on the final day of the regular season and wasn’t able to play in the NL Wild Card win. Muncy led the team in homers (36) and RBIs (94), runs (95) and on-base percentage among qualified hitters (.368).

But this is an extremely close matchup.

San Francisco won the season series 10-9, which included a walk-off victory by each club. Plus, there with 6-one run games with each team winning three apiece.

In Los Angeles’ last two series trips to Oracle Park, the Giants took two of three each time.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS despite the Giants owning the best ATS mark in the majors.

ATS records:

Regular season: Dodgers 82-80 | Giants 98-64
Postseason: Dodgers 1-0 | Giants 0-0

The -180 price on San Francisco +1.5 is a bit expensive. Plus, we’re already invested on the Giants’ money line.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 7.5 (-140).

O/U records:

Regular season: Dodgers 71-81-10 | Giants 74-83-5
Postseason: Dodgers 0-1 | Giants 0-0

Both starting pitchers were exceptional in the season series this year.

Buehler went 3-1 with a 2.19 ERA (37 IP, 9 ER) and 0.97 WHIP in six starts vs. the Giants in 2021. Logan was 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA (16 IP, 4 ER) and 0.69 WHIP in three starts vs. the Dodgers.

Runs will be tough to come by.

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San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with expert MLB picks and predictions.

The San Diego Padres (78-82) face the San Francisco Giants (106-54) in the second game of their final three-game series of the season. First pitch is 4:05 p.m. ET Saturday at Oracle Park. Let’s analyze the lines around the Padres vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Padres RHP Joe Musgrove (11-9, 3.22 ERA) makes his 31st start and 32nd appearance. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 through 176 1/3 IP.

The Padres are 1-3 in his four previous starts against the Giants this season.
Needs just 1 strikeout to reach 200 in a season for the first time in his career.

Giants RHP Kevin Gausman (14-6, 2.87 ERA) makes his 33rd start. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 through 185 IP.

Has already set career-bests in ERA, strikeouts and WHIP.
The Giants are 4-1 in his five starts against the Padres this season.

Padres at Giants odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Padres +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Giants -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Padres +1.5 (-150) | Giants -1.5 (+122)
Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Prediction

Giants 5, Padres 3

Money line (ML)

The Giants shut out the Padres 3-0 in the series opener on Friday and have won seven games in a row. They have 22 wins in their last 27 games and can clinch the NL West with just one more victory. San Francisco has won three of its last four against San Diego.

The Padres are reeling to end the season. They have lost seven straight and have only three wins in their last 20 games, although all three of those games were against the Giants. San Diego is 7-10 against San Francisco this season.

Take the GIANTS (-175).

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Padres covered the spread in only two of their last 10 games. They are 74-86 ATS overall and 39-40 ATS on the road. Six of their last eight losses have come by at least 2 runs.

16 of the Giants’ last 22 wins have been by at least two runs. They are No.1 in baseball with a 97-63 ATS record and will be focused on getting that one final, clinching win today.

Take the GIANTS -1.5 (+122).

Over/Under (O/U)

11 of the 17 games between the clubs had totals of 8 or more runs.

13 of Gausman’s last 14 starts had totals of 8 or more runs.

Take OVER 7.5 (-130).

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