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San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

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

The San Francisco Giants (65-69) and Los Angeles Dodgers (93-42) close out a 3-game rivalry set Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is slated for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Los Angeles leads 11-4

The Giants had a 4-game win streak snapped with a 6-3 loss Tuesday, and that makes Wednesday’s day game the rubber match in this series. San Francisco has hit 7 home runs through the first 2 meetings, but it had hit just 6 over its previous 12 games.

The Dodgers are on an offensive roll of late, especially at home. Los Angeles has averaged 6.94 runs per game over its last 16 contests at Dodger Stadium. L.A. has registered a .905 OPS over that stretch.

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Giants at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Alex Cobb vs. LHP Clayton Kershaw

Cobb (5-6, 3.58 ERA) has notched a 1.25 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 118 IP across 22 starts.

Has logged a couple of pedestrian starts against the Dodgers in the second half with 7 runs allowed over a combined 12 IP
Heads into Wednesday’s start against off 12 consecutive scoreless innings and with a 2.36 ERA across his last 7 starts

Kershaw (7-3, 2.59 ERA) is making his 17th start. He has a 0.97 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 through 90 1/3 IP.

Making his 2nd start off the IL (back). Threw 74 pitches across 5 innings at the New York Mets Thursday in his return.
Has held current S.F. bats to an aggregate .554 OPS in past meetings

Giants at Dodgers odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:40 a.m. ET.

Money line: Giants +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Dodgers -260 (bet $260 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (+100) | Dodgers -1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Giants at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 5, Dodgers 4

Money line

The Giants have had some solid games of late and are at their best against left-handed pitchers (.752 OPS).

Cobb has been sharp over recent starts, and with Kershaw making his 2nd start off the IL, there is some value here on SAN FRANCISCO (+205).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Dodgers do not get roped into a lot of 1-run games — just 24 so far. The best play here is the Money Line.

Over/Under

BACK THE OVER 8.5 (-108) in a warm day game with an outward breeze in the forecast.

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San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

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

The San Francisco Giants (65-68) and Los Angeles Dodgers (92-42) continue a 3-game rivalry set Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. Game 2 of the series is slated for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Los Angeles leads 10-4

The Giants recently had a 7-game losing skid, but after a 7-4 win in Monday’s series opener they have won 4 in a row. In downing its rival Monday, San Francisco snapped an 8-game losing streak against Los Angeles.

The Dodgers are on an offensive roll of late, especially at home. Los Angeles has averaged 7.00 runs per game over its last 15 at Dodger Stadium. Over that stretch, L.A. has slashed a .306/.366/.538 (.905).

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Giants at Dodgers projected starters

RHP John Brebbia vs. LHP Tyler Anderson

Brebbia (6-1, 3.04 ERA) is a reliever tabbed for his 4th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 56 1/3 IP in 63 total games (60 out of the bullpen).

Will work the game as an opener, setting the Giants up to file through multiple relievers against L.A.
Has recorded more than 3 outs just 5 times in his league-leading 63 appearances

Anderson (13-3, 2.68 ERA) owns a 1.02 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 through 147 2/3 IP across 25 games (23 starts).

Held opponents to 2 runs or less in 4 of his last 5 starts
Allowed 10 baserunners in 5 IP in 9-5 victory at San Francisco Aug. 2 with 5 coming around to score
Owns 4.61 ERA (27 1/3 IP, 14 ER) over last 5 starts vs. the Giants

Giants at Dodgers odds and lines

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Money line: Giants +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Dodgers -340 (bet $340 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +2.5 (-115) | Dodgers -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

Giants at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 5, Dodgers 4

Money line

The Giants are on a mini roll and are at their best against lefties (.752 OPS). Anderson is a fly-ball pitcher who has had some favorable batted-ball outcomes on fly balls and in high-leverage situations.

TAKE SAN FRANCISCO (+260).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Dodgers do not get roped into a lot of 1-run games – just 12-12 in 134 games this season. The best play here is on a sideways Anderson start devolving into a bullpen rest management game.

Over/Under

BACK THE OVER 8.5 (-125) on a warm night with an outward breeze in the forecast.

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San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

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

The San Francisco Giants (64-68) and Los Angeles Dodgers (92-41) open a 3-game rivalry set at Dodger Stadium. Monday’s 1st pitch is at 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Los Angeles has won 8 straight vs. Giants and leads 10-3

The Giants snapped a 7-game losing skid Friday, and have won 3 straight games. The San Francisco offense has struggled mightily in the 2nd half, and road games have been a particular issue for the club. San Fran is 5-15 with a .622 OPS over its last 20 road games.

The Dodgers have trends aimed in a polar opposite direction. The L.A. offense has spurred a 7-2 run in Chavez Ravine. The Dodgers own a robust .898 OPS in those 9 games. They are 11-5 overall with an .810 OPS since Aug. 19.

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Giants at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Logan Webb vs. LHP Andrew Heaney

Webb (11-8, 2.89 ERA) has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 165 IP in 27 starts.

Coughed up 6 runs in his last start against the Dodgers (Aug. 1)
Owns a 2.25 ERA in his last 5 road starts

Heaney (2-1, 2.12 ERA) is making his 11th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 13.5 K/9 in 46 2/3 IP.

Current S.F. bats own a whiff-heavy .706 OPS against him
Has held foes to 3 ER or less in 9 of his 10 starts

Giants at Dodgers odds and lines

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Money line: Giants +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Dodgers -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-117) | Dodgers -1.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

Giants at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Giants 4

Money line

The Giants are in a mini roll and would be worth a look at +195 or better. PASS otherwise.

Run line/Against the spread

Not the last 2 games — when they were a combined 8-of-20 with runners in scoring position — but Los Angeles has had a minor scoring dip over the last week-and-a-half.

The Giants’ offense is at its best against port-siders. TAKE SAN FRANCISCO +1.5 (-117).

Over/Under

The forecast calls for warm, breezy conditions. Mix in some fade lean on both starters and both bullpens. And those bullpens are in caution territory when it comes to fatigue.

BACK THE OVER 7.5 (-130).

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San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

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

The San Francisco Giants (48-45) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (62-30) for the 3rd game of a 4-game series in Los Angeles Saturday. First pitch is 7:15 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Dodgers lead the season series 4-3.

The Giants have lost the first 2 games of the series following the All-Star break. They had won 3 games in a row and 7 of 9 contests to close out the 1st half.

The Dodgers are riding a 6-game win streak. They have won 13 of their last 14 games and 17 of their last 20 contests.

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Giants at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Alex Wood vs. LHP Julio Urias

Wood (6-7, 4.20 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 90 IP.

Allowed 3 unearned runs in his last start but has given up only 1 earned run in his last 16 2/3 innings over 3 starts.
Took the road loss in a 9-1 defeat May 4 with 3 ER on 4 H and 2 BB with 7 K across 5 1/3 IP in his only start against the Dodgers in 2022.

Urias (8-6, 2.89 ERA) makes his 19tth start. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 through 96 2/3 IP.

Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 13 of his 18 starts.
Has won his last 5 decisions and the Dodgers have won each of his last 6 starts.
Is 1-1 in 2 starts against the Giants this season with 2 ER on 7 hits and 0 BB with 14 K across 12 IP.

Giants at Dodgers odds and lines

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

Giants at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Giants 3

Money line

The Dodgers are just playing so well. In addition to having taken the first 2 games of this series, they have won 6 in a row, 13 of 14 and 17 of 20. They have won Urias’ last 6 starts.

The Giants won 7 of 9 games before the All-Star break but it is hard to bet against the Dodgers right now.

That said, PASS on the money line. At -180, it isn’t worth the action, especially with a better bet available with the run line.

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Run line/Against the spread

The Giants are 45-48 ATS overall this season but they are 27-18 ATS on the road. They failed to cover the spread in either game of this series so far.

The Dodgers are 27-18 ATS at home. They have covered the spread in 5 straight games and in 14 of their last 20. Fifty-five of their 62 wins were by at least 2 runs.

This is the bet to take. Take DODGERS -1.5 (+115).

Over/Under

Four of the 7 games between the Giants and Dodgers have had 7 or fewer total runs. The totals so far in this series have been 15 and 6.

Urias’ last 4 starts, and 5 of his last 6 starts, have had at least 8 runs.

The last 3 starts for Wood, and 6 of his last 7 starts, have had totals of at least 8 runs.

Take OVER 7.5 (-125).

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San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

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

The San Franciso Giants (48-43) start their 2nd-half of the season Thursday with the opener of a 4-game series at the NL West rival Los Angeles Dodgers (60-30). First pitch is set for 10:09 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

San Francisco won 3 straight games vs. the Milwaukee Brewers entering the All-Star break and was 7-3 straight up (SU) in the final 10 games of the 1st-half of the season.

L.A. has a 10-game lead atop the NL West and is 12.5 games ahead of San Francisco. The Dodgers are on a 4-game win streak and are 9-1 SU over their last 10 games.

Season series: Giants lead 3-2 but the Dodgers have a plus-2 run differential in those meetings.

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Giants at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Carlos Rodon vs. RHP Mitch White

Rodon is 8-5 with a 2.66 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 11.2 K/9 through 105 IP over 18 starts.

Last start: No-decision in San Francisco’s 3-2 home loss to the Brewers last Thursday with 5 IP, 1 ER, 8 H, 3 BB and 7 K.
2022 vs. the Dodgers: 1-1 with a 1.50 ERA (12 IP, 2 ER), 0.83 WHIP and 8.3 K/9 across 2 starts.

White is 1-2 with a 4.20 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 through 45 IP over 8 starts and 5 relief appearances.

Last start: Loss, 7-6, July 12 at the St. Louis Cardinals with 5 IP, 5 ER, 10 H, 2 HR, 2 BB and 3 K.
This is White’s 1st career start vs. the Giants.

Giants at Dodgers odds and lines

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Money line (ML): Giants +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Dodgers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-205) | Dodgers -1.5 (+165)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Giants at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 3, Dodgers 2

Money line

BET 0.75 units on the GIANTS (+102) because we are getting to the party way late in San Francisco. Early “sharp action” steamed the Giants from a +143 opener down to the current price according to Pregame.com.

Rodon has stellar advanced pitching numbers vs. the Dodgers and pitching on 6 or more days of rest is Rodon’s best rest split.

The lefty has a .191/.235/.254 expected batting average, wOBA, slugging percentage slash line and an 86 mph exit velocity in 78 plate appearances vs. active Dodgers batters, per Statcast, and his 3.26 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 3.08 K/BB rate are his career bests across all rest splits.

BET the GIANTS (+102).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Giants +1.5 (-205) are appropriately over-priced given this spot, in which San Francisco is 12-6 RL as a road underdog while Los Angeles is 25-18 RL as a home favorite.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 7.5 (-110).

A slight majority of the action is on the Over 7.5 (-110) but the total has crept down from an 8.5-run opener, per Pregame.com. This type of “reverse line movement” is suspicious because common sense is oddsmakers would adjust the lines according to market movement.

However, it’s only a LEAN to the UNDER 7.5 (-110) because the market analysis is my only real handicapping angle on the total of Giants-Dodgers.

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San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

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

The San Francisco Giants (14-9) meet their long-time rival Los Angeles Dodgers (15-7) Wednesday to conclude their 2-game miniseries. First pitch at Dodger Stadium is set for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

L.A. won the series opener 3-1 Tuesday with Dodgers SP Julio Urias outdueling Giants SP Carlos Rodon. Urias pitched 6 scoreless innings, allowing 4 hits with no walks and 4 Ks.

The Giants beat the Dodgers 10-9 in last year’s regular-season series, but L.A. had a plus-1 run differential in those meetings.

Giants at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Alex Wood vs. RHP Tony Gonsolin

Wood (2-1, 4.19 ERA) lost his previous outing Friday vs. the Washington Nationals. He went 5 IP, allowing 5 ER on 8 H, 1 HR and 1 BB with 3 K in the 14-4 loss.

2021 vs. the Dodgers: 0-2 with a 4.76 ERA (17 IP, 9 ER), 20 H, 5 HR, 3 BB and 22 K in 3 starts.

Gonsolin (1-0, 1.59 ERA) picked up a no decision in L.A.’s 5-3 loss at the Arizona Diamondbacks April 26. He threw 4 IP, surrendering 3 R (2 ER) on 3 H and 1 BB with 5 K.

2021 vs. the Giants: 0-1 with an 8.10 ERA (3 1/3 IP, 3 ER), 5 H, 2 HR, 4 BB and 3 K.

Giants at Dodgers odds and lines

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Money line (ML): Giants +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Dodgers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-165) | Dodgers -1.5 (+133)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -112 | U: -107)

Giants at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Giants 3

Money line

LEAN DODGERS (-160) only because there’s an argument to be made in favor of L.A.’s RL instead since the Dodgers have an edge in the 3 most important phases of the game: Starting pitching, relief pitching and hitting.

The Dodgers are 5-1 overall vs. left-handed starters and their lineup is better than San Franciso’s by WAR, wRC+ and BB/K rate, per FanGraphs.

Also, Gonsolin’s pitching peripherals are elite whereas Wood’s are below-average. According to Statcast, Gonsolin grades in the 88th percentile or better in hard-hit rate, expected slugging percentage (xSLG) and barrel rate while Wood is in the 52nd percentile in hard-hit rate, barrel rate and xSLG.

Finally, L.A.’s bullpen is 1st in xFIP, exit velocity, hard-hit rate and WHIP.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN DODGERS -1.5 (+133) only because L.A.’s ML is the safer bet. But, the Dodgers are an MLB-best 9-2 RL as home favorites whereas the Giants +1.5 (-175) are just 2-3 RL as road underdogs.

Over/Under

Slight LEAN to the UNDER 7.5 (-107) only because both starters are bottom-of-the-rotation guys and the Over appears to be the sharper play since it’s pricier.

However the Giants-Dodgers are 3-7 O/U in their last 10 meetings, L.A. has played more to the Over as home favorites (4-7 O/U) and San Francisco is 1-3-1 O/U as road underdogs.

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San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

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

The San Francisco Giants (14-8) open a 2-game road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (14-7) Tuesday night. First pitch is at 10:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: This is the first game of the season between the NL West Division rivals. The Giants won 10 of 19 regular-season games vs. L.A. in 2021, and including the postseason the teams split 24 games last year..

The Giants have lost 3 of their last 4 games and are coming off a home series loss to the Washington Nationals, losing 2 out of 3 to them, including Sunday’s 11-5 loss.

The Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 Sunday to clinch a 2-1 series win at home.

Giants at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Carlos Rodon vs. LHP Julio Urias

Rodon (3-0, 1.17 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.83 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and a league-leading 14.9 K/9 through 23 IP.

Has lasted at least 5 innings in every start and has not allowed more than 1 ER in any.
Has only 2 career starts against the Dodgers, going 0-1 with a 5.73 ERA against them.

Urias (1-1, 2.50 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 18 IP.

Allowed 6 runs (3 earned) in 2 innings in his first start of the season, but has not allowed more than 1 run in a start since, posting a 0.56 ERA in his last 3.
Started 5 games last season against the Giants, going 2-1 with a 3.38 ERA in 29 1/3 IP.

Giants at Dodgers odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:46 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Giants +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Dodgers -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-200) | Dodgers -1.5 (+160)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

Giants at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 3, Dodgers 2

Money line

These are 2 of the best teams in baseball with stud pitchers on the mound.

The Giants have been great on the road this season, starting off the year 8-3, while the Dodgers are 8-2 at home so far.

Both starters have been fantastic this season outside of Urias’ first start. Both teams’ bullpens have been great. The Giants have the third-lowest bullpen ERA in baseball at 2.59, while the Dodgers are right behind them at 2.77.

The Dodgers have not lost a series opener yet this season.

I give a slight edge to Rodon in this matchup, so I LEAN GIANTS (+115).

Run line/Against the spread

With 2 evenly matched teams, 2 great starters and 2 great bullpens, it is hard to think one team will pull away from the other.

The Dodgers have the best ATS record in the league at 14-7 ATS. The Giants are 12-10 ATS.

But as good as Rodon has been, I can’t expect the Dodgers to pull ahead and win by more than a run. And I actually lean toward a Giants win, but the line doesn’t make betting the Giants on the run line worth the money. PASS.

Over/Under

Rodon has not allowed more than 1 run in any start this season. Urias has not allowed more than 1 in his last 3 starts. Both bullpens have ERAs of under 3.00.

Everything about this matchup says that it will be low-scoring.

Take UNDER 6.5 (-102).

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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

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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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

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

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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San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

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

The San Francisco Giants (60-35) and Los Angeles Dodgers (59-38) play the finale of a four-game set Thursday at Dodger Stadium on ESPN+. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Anthony DeSclafani is the projected starting pitcher for the Giants. He is 10-4 with a 2.78 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 and 2.3 BB/9 over 113 1/3 innings across 19 starts.

DeSclafani lost his last start, allowing three runs on five hits and no walks in six innings at the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday. It was his third consecutive quality start.

While he has been on fire against most everyone else, he is 0-2 with a 10.95 ERA with five homers allowed in 12 1/3 innings in three outings against the Dodgers this season.

RHP Walker Buehler is the projected starting pitcher for L.A. He is 10-1 with a 2.37 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 and 2.1 BB/9 over 121 1/3 innings across 19 starts.

Buehler has won back-to-back starts, and three consecutive decisions across his past four outings.

He allowed just one unearned run with three hits and a walk and seven strikeouts across 6 2/3 innings in a 3-1 win over the Giants June 29. He is 2-0 with a 0.92 ERA across 19 2/3 innings with a .185 opponent batting average in three starts against San Francisco this season.

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Giants at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Giants +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Dodgers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Giants +1.5 (-140) | Dodgers -1.5 (+115)
Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Giants 1

Money line (ML)

The DODGERS (-175) are moderate favorites and the play in this series finale. DeSclafani has struggled against L.A., while Buehler has handled his business against San Francisco.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The DODGERS -1.5 (+115) are worth a roll of the dice at plus-money on the run line. Buehler has been untouchable against the Giants this season, while DeSclafani hasn’t been able to solve the Dodgers.

Look for the dominance to continue for Buehler against Frisco.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 7.5 (-105) is the play.

The Under has cashed in eight of the past 11 for the Giants as underdogs. The Under is also 14-6 in the past 20 road outings for San Francisco. Plus, the Under is 11-2-2 in the past 15 at home for Los Angeles against a right-handed starter.

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