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The San Francisco Giants (48-54) and Los Angeles Dodgers (61-41) play the 3rd contest of a 4-game series. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 8-3

The Giants lost 5-2 in Tuesday’s game as the Dodgers (-149) won for the 5th consecutive outing.

The Dodgers improved to 8-3 in the season series, too, including a perfect 5-0 against the Giants in Los Angeles. The Under has cashed in each of the meetings in the current series. Los Angeles has gone low on the total in 7 of the past 10 games, too.

Los Angeles welcomes RHP Tyler Glasnow back from the 15-day injured list. He has been sidelined since July 5 due to a back ailment.

The Giants have dropped 4 of the past 5 games, all against NL West opponents, while going just 4-9 in the previous 13 contests. The Under is on a 7-0 run for San Francisco, as the Giants offense has amassed just 18 runs, or 2.6 runs per game.

San Francisco LHP Robbie Ray makes his debut for the Giants. He has been sidelined since March 31, 2023, after Tommy John surgery with the Seattle Mariners last season. Specifically, he had a flexor tendon tear repaired in his forearm.

Giants at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Robbie Ray vs. RHP Tyler Glasnow

Ray makes his season debut. He was 12-12 with a 3.71 ERA, 1.19 WHIP in 189 IP across 32 starts in 2022 with the Mariners, his last full season.

• Last start: Loss, 3 1/3 IP, 3 ER (5 R), 4 H, 5 BB, 3 K in 9-4 home setback vs. Cleveland Guardians March 31, 2023, with Seattle — his only outing last year
• 2022 road splits (most recent road stats): 6-6, 4.69 ERA (78 2/3 IP, 41 ER), 1.42 WHIP, .262 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 33 BB, 89 K in 14 starts
• Career vs. Dodgers: 8-6, 3.39 ERA (124 2/3 IP, 47 ER), 1.23 WHIP, 17 HR, 11.9 K/9 in 21 starts

Glasnow (8-5, 3.47 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 0.93 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 11.8 K/9 in 109 IP.

• Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 5 ER, 3 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 7 K in 8-5 road win vs. Milwaukee Brewers July 5
• 2024 home splits: 6-3, 3.63 ERA (62 IP, 25 ER), 0.89 WHIP, .190 OBA, 11 BB, 77 K in 10 starts
• Career vs. Giants: 3-0, 3.52 ERA (23 IP, 9 ER), 1.22 WHIP, 1 HR, 9.4 K/9 in 5 appearances (4 starts)

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Giants at Dodgers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:16 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Giants +158 (bet $100 to win $158) | Dodgers -188 (bet $188 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-137) | Dodgers -1.5 (+114)
• Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Giants at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Giants 2

Moneyline

The Dodgers (-188) are a little too pricey, costing nearly 2 times your potential return.

While Los Angeles has dominated this series lately, and they’re on a roll overall, the Giants (+158) have really struggled to plate runs. There are just too many variables. We have Ray coming back from a long-term injury, Glasnow returning from the 15-day injured list, etc.

AVOID.

Run line/Against the spread

If you’re going to play the line, there is a lot less risk going with the DODGERS -1.5 (+114) on the run line.

Glasnow is returning from injury, but he won’t have nearly the same kind of rust as Ray. The Dodgers RHP is also facing a Giants offense that has struggled to score runs lately, so that will ease him back into action.

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Over/Under

UNDER 7.5 (-104) might be the best play on the board.

San Francisco has scored 3 or fewer runs in each of the past 7 games, cashing the Under in all 7 of those contests.

Los Angeles has been a little more prolific offensively, going for 6.0 runs per game across the past 4 outings, but the Under is 4-2 in the past 6 games and 7-3 across the previous 10 contests.

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The San Francisco Giants (48-53) and Los Angeles Dodgers (60-41) play the 2nd contest of a 4-game series. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 7-3

The Giants suffered a 3-2 road loss against the Dodgers in Monday’s series opener, with Los Angeles cashing as the slight favorite (-112) as the Under (8.5) connected.

San Francisco has dropped 3 of the past 4 games, each against NL West divisional foes, and the Giants are just 4-8 across the past 12 outings. The Under has hit in 6 in a row, with the Giants offense totaling 16 runs, or 2.7 runs per outing.

Los Angeles has won 4 in a row, all at home. The Dodgers are 6-1 in the previous 7 outings at home, too. The Under is on a 6-3 run in the previous 9 contests for the Dodgers.

Giants at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Jordan Hicks vs. RHP Landon Knack

Hicks (4-6, 3.79 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 95 IP.

• Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 8 H (2 HR), 1 BB, 1 K in 5-3 home defeat vs. Toronto Blue Jays July 11
• 2024 road splits: 2-3, 3.89 ERA (41 2/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.63 WHIP, .262 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 25 BB, 45 K in 9 starts
• 2024 vs. Dodgers: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 6-4 home loss in 10 innings May 13
• Career vs. Dodgers: 0-0, 1.23 ERA (14 2/3 IP, 2 ER), 1.30 WHIP, .262 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 25 BB, 45 K in 9 starts

Knack (1-2, 3.23 ERA) makes his 8th start and 9th appearance. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 39 IP.

• Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 6 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 5 K in 5-1 road setback vs. Philadelphia Phillies July 11
• 2024 home splits: 0-2, 3.32 ERA (19 IP, 7 ER), 0.95 WHIP, .191 OBA, 5 BB, 17 K in 4 starts
• Career vs. Giants: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H (1 HR), 0 BB, 7 K in 1 start, a 5-3 road loss June 28

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Giants at Dodgers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:57 p.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Giants +118 (bet $100 to win $118) | Dodgers -138 (bet $138 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-182) | Dodgers -1.5 (+150)
• Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Giants at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 4, Giants 3

Moneyline

The DODGERS (-138) are worth a look as moderate favorites as they look for the rebound in Game 2 of this series against the Giants (+118).

Los Angeles has picked up 4 straight wins, although 2 of the past 3 have been 1-run victories. The Dodgers have been money at home, too, winning 6 of the past 7 at Chavez Ravine.

Run line/Against the spread

The GIANTS +1.5 (-182) are a little on the expensive side as run-line underdogs. However, the Dodgers -1.5 (+150) haven’t had a ton of success with Knack on the hill lately.

In fact, the Dodgers are 0-3 SU in Knack’s past 3 starts since June 21, although it doesn’t help that Los Angeles has provided him with just 8 total runs of support in the 3-game span.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-104) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Under has cashed at a 6-3 pace in the past 9 outings since July 10 for the Dodgers. Be careful, though, as the Over is 8-2 in 10 meetings with the Giants this season.

San Francisco is driving this Under train, with the total going low in 6 straight games for the Giants. However, the Over is 7-2 in the past 9 starts by Hicks.

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The San Francisco Giants (2-3) and Los Angeles Dodgers (5-2) continue a 3-game NL West series Tuesday night. First pitch at Dodger Stadium is slated for 10:10 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0

San Francisco went 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position in dropping Monday’s series opener 8-3. The Giants are 1 for their last 14 in such situations.

The Dodgers are thus far 5-1 at Dodger Stadium (they also had 1 home game in Seoul, South Korea). Los Angeles pitching has been sharp at home, logging a 2.54 ERA and 0.98 WHIP.

Giants at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Logan Webb vs. Undecided

Webb (0-0, 3.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start of the season. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 6 IP.

• Owns a 3.07 ERA over the last 3 seasons
• Last outing: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 6-4 loss at San Diego Padres
• Career vs. Dodgers: 3-5, 3.96 ERA (63 2/3 IP, 28 ER), 63 H, 18 BB, 51 K
• Per ESPN, current Dodger bats own an aggregate .895 OPS against him

The Dodgers are expected to go with bullpen options to make their way through Tuesday’s game.

• RHP Michael Grove and LHP Ryan Yarbrough figure as likely sources of bulk innings

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Giants at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:49 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline: Giants +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Dodgers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-165) | Dodgers -1.5 (+140)
• Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Giants at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 5, Dodgers 4

Moneyline

San Francisco is a respectable 4-4 over its last 8 games at Dodger Stadium. The Giants were a solid preseason futures play and figure to be a tad undervalued here.

But bullpen games, especially early-season ones, draw a caution flag in this corner. Consider a pass and going with just the stronger Over bet or going in small — like half of a half of a unit small — on the visiting GIANTS +120.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS: Better relative value can be found elsewhere.

Over/Under

The Over hit Monday and is 3-0-1 across the Dodgers’ last 4 games and is undefeated across the Giants’ 5 games this season.

Los Angeles has had few problems against Webb in the past. The San Francisco right-hander is durable and can usually get fairly deep into games, but this is start No. 2 and he did register 97 pitches in his debut effort. What’s behind him are the Over-worthy numbers thus far posted by the Giants bullpen. Through 16 innings, San Francisco relievers own a 10.12 ERA.

On what is expected to be a breeze-blowing-out night at Chavez Ravine, BACK THE OVER 8.5 (+100).

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The San Francisco Giants (2-2) and Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2) open a 3-game NL West rivalry set Monday night. First pitch at Dodger Stadium is slated for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Los Angeles won last year’s series 7-6

San Francisco took 2 of 4 games in a season-opening series at the San Diego Padres. Giants pitching was touched up for a 6.35 ERA in the 4 games.

The Dodgers remain at home after taking 3 of 4 games against the St. Louis Cardinals. L.A. pitching filed a 2.68 ERA and 10.8 strikeouts per 9 IP in the  quartet of games in Chavez Ravine.

Giants at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Keaton Winn vs. LHP James Paxton

Winn makes his season debut. In his rookie 2023 campaign, he went 1-3 with a 4.68 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 42 1.3 IP.

• Did not make his Cactus League debut until March 17 after experiencing elbow soreness in late-February.
• Will likely be on a relatively limited pitch count (threw 42 pitches in his 2nd of just 2 spring-training outings)
• Career vs. Dodgers: 0-1, 10.13 ERA (5 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 6 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 1 start

Paxton is making his season debut. Pitching 19 games for the Boston Red Sox in 2023, the veteran lefty went 7-5 with a 4.50 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 96 IP.

• Limited to just 6 starts from 2020-22 due to injuries and was shut down with a knee injury in early September last season
• Struggled after the All-Star break, notching a 6.98 ERA
• Career vs. Giants: 1-0, 3.38 ERA (10 2/3 IP, 4 ER), 13 H, 4 BB, 13 K in 2 starts

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Giants at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:13 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline: Giants +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Dodgers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-110) | Dodgers -1.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Giants at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Giants 4

Moneyline

PASS: The run line in this one offers up drier (less juice) tags.

Run line/Against the spread

San Francisco’s 2 losses have been by multiple runs; 3 of the Dodgers’ 4 wins have been by multi-run margins.

Los Angeles has taken 4 of the last 5 meetings against their Northern California rivals. Three of those wins were by 3 runs or more. Over 2022-23, the Dodgers played .679 (110-52) baseball in Chavez Ravine, and regardless of the many home parks he has toiled in, Paxton has usually been a much better pitcher in home environs.

Winn faced the Dodgers once last season (Sept. 29) and was rocked, allowing 6 runs (3 home runs) in 5 1/3 IP.

FanDuel Sportsbook has a better value on the Dodgers RL play. Back the DODGERS -1.5 (-102).

Over/Under

The San Francisco offense figures to be solid in 2024, and the Dodgers are loaded up and down the lineup.

Both starters have question marks. With the season getting underway in earnest Thursday, both bullpens are 4 days more tangled than they were in the freshness of Opening Day air.

The Los Angeles weather report is calling for a double-digit wind blowing out, and that could mean an extra run or more on the odd potential wall-scraper or would-be long fly landing for extra bases.

FanDuel’s price here makes for extra leverage. TAKE THE OVER 8.5 (-110).

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The San Francisco Giants (77-78) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (95-59) conclude a 4-game series on Sunday Night Baseball at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants lead 5-4

The Giants are mathematically alive for a NL Wild Card spot, but San Francisco is running on fumes. It finds itself 4 games behind the Chicago Cubs for the final spot with just 7 regular-season games remaining. Analytics show the playoff chances for the Giants sitting at 0.4% heading into the new week.

The Dodgers have already wrapped up the NL West Division, entering play 14 games clear of the 2nd-place Arizona Diamondbacks. Los Angeles also has a plus-197 run differential, which is 2nd in the NL. The Dodgers have alternated wins and losses in the past 5 outings, while going 7-2 in the past 9 games overall.

Giants at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Ryan Walker vs. RHP Lance Lynn

Walker (4-3, 3.20 ERA) makes his 13th start and 46th overall appearance. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 in 56 1/3 innings.

• Last start: No-decision, 1 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 11-8 road loss vs. the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 5
• 2023 road splits: 2-1, 4.44 ERA (24 1/3 IP, 12 ER), 4 HR, .263 OBA in 3 starts and 19 relief appearances

Lynn (12-11, 5.92 ERA) makes his 31st start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 171 2/3 innings with the White Sox and Dodgers.

• Last start: Win, 5 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 8-3 home win vs. the Detroit Tigers last Monday
• 2023 home splits: 6-5, 5.57 ERA (85 2/3 IP, 53 ER), 17 HR, .276 OBA in 15 starts

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Giants at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:52 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Giants +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Dodgers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-110) | Dodgers -1.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Giants at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Giants 4

Moneyline

The Dodgers (-200) are a little too pricey. While Lynn has been red-hot since joining Los Angeles at the MLB trade deadline, equaling his win total in 9 starts with the Dodgers (6 wins) that he had in 21 starts with the White Sox, the veteran is still allowing plenty of hits and homers. Games which Lynn starts is quite risky.

AVOID, and consider the run line instead.

Run line/Against the spread

The DODGERS -1.5 (-110) are a better play on the run line. While Los Angeles has already wrapped up the division title, it still wouldn’t mind putting another nail in the playoff coffin of its biggest rival.

The Giants +1.5 (-110) are a risky play with Walker on the hill, too. He is an opener, who will not go deep into games. That means the bullpen will be used sooner rather than later, and San Francisco’s ‘pen is rather middling.

The Dodgers are 7-2 in Lynn’s 9 starts since coming over from the White Sox, and L.A. has won 6 of those games by 2 or more runs, too.

Over/Under

The OVER 10 (-105) might be the best play on the board.

While Lynn has been getting plenty of wins in Dodger Blue, he has been very giving, too. His ERA is slightly better than his time with the ChiSox, but his wins are up because of much better offensive support. In fact, the Over is 5-0 in Lynn’s past 5 outings for L.A.

On the flip side, the Giants have allowed 6 or more runs in 5 of the past 6 games, with the Over 3-2-1 during the stretch. Look for another Over result.

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The San Francisco Giants (76-77) and Los Angeles Dodgers (94-58) play the 2nd game of a 4-game set Friday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants lead 4-3

The Giants lost 7-2 as +162 underdogs as the Over (8.5) hit in the series opener Thursday. San Francisco has lost 3 straight and is 3 games back of the Chicago Cubs and the Miami Marlins, who are tied for the final NL Wild Card.

Dodgers DH J.D. Martinez batted in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the 6th inning as Los Angeles won for the 6th time in its last 7 games. The Dodgers remain 3½ games behind the Atlanta Braves for the NL’s best record.

Giants at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Sean Manaea vs. LHP Caleb Ferguson

Manaea (6-6, 4.82 ERA) makes his 9th start and 36th appearance. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 104 2/3 innings.

• Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 11-10 victory at Colorado Rockies Sunday
• 2023 road stats: 4-1, 6.08 ERA (53 1/3 IP, 36 ER) in 3 starts and 15 relief appearances
• 2023 vs. Dodgers: No-decision, 3 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in relief during 7-5 road win in 11 innings June 16
• Career vs. Dodgers: 0-5, 9.00 ERA (35 IP, 35 ER) in 6 starts and 3 relief appearances

Ferguson (7-3, 2.56 ERA) will be Los Angeles’ opener. The left-hander makes his 6th start and 64th appearance. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 56 1/3 innings.

• Last start: No-decision, 1 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 3 K as opener in 3-2 home victory vs. Detroit Tigers Tuesday
• 2023 home stats: 4-0, 1.17 ERA (30 2/3 IP, 4 ER) in 2 starts and 32 relief appearances
• 2023 vs. Giants: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (1 2/3 IP) in 2 relief appearances
• Career vs. Giants: 1-1, 2.42 ERA (26 IP, 7 ER) in 2 starts and 21 relief appearances
• LHP Ryan Yarbrough will likely be used as a bulk reliever, according to reports

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Giants at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:55 p.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Giants +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Dodgers -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-140) | Dodgers -1.5 (+115)
• Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Giants at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 8, Giants 3

Moneyline

The Dodgers (-165) should win for the 7th time in 8 games, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when Los Angeles should win by multiple runs.

PASS. Bet the run line and/or the total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

The Dodgers are 39-33 on the run line this season as home favorites, according to TeamRankings.com. Nineteen of Los Angeles’ last 20 wins have been by multiple runs and the Giants’ last 5 losses have also been by 2 or more runs.

Manaea has struggled vs. the Dodgers in the past, and this game may get out of hand early if Los Angeles’ offense picks up where it left off in the series opener.

BET DODGERS -1.5 (+115).

Over/Under

The Over is 87-57-8 (60.4%) this season in Dodgers games.

Manaea has a career ERA of 9.00 vs. Los Angeles and should struggle to contain this Dodgers offense that is coming off a 7-run outing.

BET OVER 9 (-105).

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The San Francisco Giants (76-76) and Los Angeles Dodgers (93-58) open a 4-game set Thursday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants lead 4-2

The Giants lost 7-1 as -112 favorites at the Arizona Diamondbacks as the total (8) pushed Wednesday. San Francisco has lost 5 of 6 and is 3 games back of the Chicago Cubs for the final NL Wild Card.

The Dodgers lost 4-2 as -254 home favorites vs. the Detroit Tigers as the Under (8) cashed Wednesday. Los Angeles is 3½ games behind the Atlanta Braves for the best record in the NL.

Giants at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Kyle Harrison vs. RHP Emmet Sheehan

Harrison (1-1, 5.18 ERA) makes his 6th start. The rookie has a 1.40 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 in 24 1/3 innings.

• Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 5 R (3 ER), 7 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 6-5 home victory in 10 innings vs. Cleveland Guardians on Sept. 13
• 2023 road stats: 0-1, 8.00 ERA (9 IP, 8 ER) in 2 starts
• Never faced Dodgers before

Sheehan (3-1, 5.44 ERA) makes his 10th start and 12th appearance. The rookie has a 1.27 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 49 2/3 innings.

• Last outing: No-decision, 3 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 5 K in relief during 6-2 victory in 11 innings at Seattle Mariners Saturday
• Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 8-5 victory at Washington Nationals on Sept. 8
• 2023 home stats: 1-0, 3.14 ERA (28 2/3 IP, 10 ER) in 5 starts and 1 relief appearance
• Career vs. Giants: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 2 BB, 3 K in his MLB debut, a 7-5 home loss in 11 innings June 16

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Giants at Dodgers odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Giants +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Dodgers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-125) | Dodgers -1.5 (+105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Giants at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Giants 3

Moneyline

The Dodgers (-185) should bounce back after losing vs. the Tigers, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when Los Angeles should win by multiple runs.

PASS. Bet the run line and/or the total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

The Dodgers are an MLB-best 36-21 on the run line this season after a loss, according to TeamRankings.com. Los Angeles is also 25-16 on the run line vs. divisional opponents, and Sheehan was dominant vs. the Giants in his MLB debut.

Harrison — in just his 6th career start — will face a motivated Dodgers lineup coming off a loss as massive favorites. Look for Los Angeles to score a lot of runs early and bounce back from its poor showing last time out.

BET DODGERS -1.5 (+105).

Over/Under

The Over is 35-18-4 (66.0%) this season when the Dodgers are coming off a loss. San Francisco’s rookie starter is in a tough spot, facing a Los Angeles offense that is 2nd in MLB in runs per game at 5.64. I expect the Dodgers to do most of the heavy lifting in this one to help the Over hit Thursday.

BET OVER 9 (+100).

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