The San Francisco Giants will be taking on their in-state rival Los Angeles Dodgers in a Sunday matinee. The game gets underway 4:10 p.m. ET and Spectrum SportsNet LA will televise the matchup.
San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
San Francisco (receiving +210) is entering this one as the underdog against Los Angeles (-230) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this day game at 9 runs (-120 for the under and +100 for the over). The game’s most recent runline odds stand at -105 for taking the Giants +1.5 runs and -115 for the Dodgers -1.5 runs.
The Giants have gone 69-73 SU this year and are 73-68 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 10.0 units for moneyline gamblers, despite having lost 12.4 units ATS. San Francisco is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the over has hit in four of those seven. The Dodgers, on the other hand, are 92-52 SU and 68-75 ATS. The team’s gained 13.7 units for bettors taking the moneyline while earning 8.7 units ATS. Los Angeles has a 3-4 ATS record over its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven.
Dodgers games have an over/under record of 67-68-8 in 2019. Giants games have gone over 69 times, gone under 64 times and pushed on eight occasions.
Right-hander Dereck Rodriguez will get the nod for the visiting Giants. Rodriguez is 5-8 with a 5.15 ERA and 58 strikeouts. He’s 0-0 with two strikeouts and a 20.25 ERA against Los Angeles this year.
The Dodgers will turn to lefty Julio Urias (4-3, 2.55 ERA), who has 70 strikeouts and 23 walks, in addition to a WHIP of 1.08. Urias is 0-1 with 15 strikeouts and a 0.77 ERA over two starts against San Francisco this year.
Los Angeles’ pitchers have allowed 3.9 runs per game overall this season as a unit. Its starting pitching staff has a 3.16 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.00 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 9.3 K/9. In 66 games against NL West opponents, Dodgers starters have an ERA of 3.58 and the bullpen’s ERA is 3.73.
The Los Angeles offense is putting up 5.5 runs per contest, including 5.7 per game against divisional foes and 6.4 per game over its last five. The team’s hit .253/.331/.562 over its last five matchups and is 3-2 SU during that stretch.
The Dodgers’ offense has been led by first baseman Cody Bellinger and third baseman Justin Turner. Bellinger is hitting .308/.411/.646 with 44 home runs, 105 RBIs, 107 runs and 11 steals, and Turner’s line is .291/.370/.514 with 27 homers, 67 RBIs and 80 runs.
In the visiting dugout, San Francisco’s pitchers have allowed 4.8 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.83 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 8.08 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.90, along with a WHIP of 1.36.
The Giants offense has slashed .241/.307/.401 on its way to 4.3 runs scored per game this year, including 4.6 runs per game against divisional foes and 3.0 per game over the team’s last five outings (3-2 SU).
San Francisco’s offensive production has been fueled by Kevin Pillar and Brandon Belt. Pillar is slashing .268/.297/.465 with 21 home runs, 79 RBIs and 73 runs scored, while Belt is hitting .228/.338/.394 with 16 homers, 54 RBIs and 70 runs scored.
The Giants have gained 0.4 units and are 18-24 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher this year. The over has cashed in 20 of those games, compared to 21 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Dodgers have netted 15.7 units and are 52-45 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over has cashed in 45 of those games, compared to 44 that went under the total.
Giants at Dodgers MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Dodgers, ATS Winner – Giants, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- San Francisco has recorded nine extra-base hits over its last five contests. Los Angeles has 20 XBH over its last five.
- The Giants have an OPS of .708 this season, including an OPS of .725 when facing left-handed pitchers. The Dodgers’ OPS stands at .819 overall and .782 against southpaws.
- Los Angeles has posted 22.8 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 22.8 over its last five.
- The Giants have hit 11 home runs in their last 10 games. The Dodgers have hit 22 over their last 10.
