National League West rivals collide Thursday in the first of a four-game series as the San Francisco Giants (76-76) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (93-57). Read ahead to get all of the current information on this matchup and the Giants vs Dodgers odds.
San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
Before making your MLB picks, it is important to look at the Giants vs Dodgers odds for this contest. The Dodgers are -180 favorites playing at home in this game, with the total coming in at 9.0 runs.
Make sure to check any updated odds prior to the start of the game before making your MLB picks.
Giants vs. Dodgers Information
San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Location of the game: Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles, CA.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 21. 10:10 pm ET.
How to watch: MLB.TV
San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
Looking at the MLB schedule of the San Francisco Giants, they have gone just 4-6 in their last 10 MLB games. When playing on the road this season, they have struggled with just a 33-44 record.
As for recent MLB games for the Dodgers, they are 7-3 in their last 10 games. At home this season, they have been one of the best teams in baseball with a 50-27 record. Wednesday’s matchup will be the first of a four-game series between these two.
Analyzing the MLB standings, the Giants sit in third in the NL West, 17.5 games behind the Dodgers. The Los Angeles Dodgers standings show they lead the NL West by 13 games over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Dodgers’ Secret to Success
Given their substantial lead in the division and their overall play, the Los Angeles Dodgers odds of making it to the World Series are some of the best in the National League.
Out of all MLB teams, the Giants rank 21st in scoring, averaging just 4.33 runs per game (4.64 on the road). As for the Los Angeles Dodgers, they have the second-best scoring offense in the majors, averaging 5.66 runs per game (5.38 at home).
Key Injuries
In regards to the MLB injury report, the Giants will be without pitchers Anthony DeSclafani (elbow) and Alex Cobb (hip). Brandon Crawford is also questionable as he deals with a hamstring injury.
For the Dodgers, they are without second baseman Gavin Lux (ACL) and pitchers Walker Buehler (elbow) and Tony Gonsolin (forearm).
Starting Pitchers
It is always imperative to take a look at the day’s starters before making your MLB picks.
Giants Look To Southpaw To Take Opener
Trying to take down their division rival on the road, 22-year-old Kyle Harrison will get the ball in the San Francisco Giants game today.
In five games, his MLB player stats show that he is 1-1 with a 5.18 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and he has 29 strikeouts in 24.1 innings.
In his last three starts, Harrison has gone 0-1 and allowed 12 earned runs over a combined 14.2 innings of work.
Dodgers Counter With Sheehan On The Mound
Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts will hand the ball to 23-year-old righty Emmet Sheehan in Thursday’s opener.
In 11 MLB games this season, he is 3-1 with a 5.44 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and he has 45 strikeouts in 49.2 innings.
In his last outing, against the Seattle Mariners, Sheehan had a no-decision after allowing no earned runs over three innings. He allowed one hit and struck out five in the outing.
San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Predictions
- After analyzing the Giants vs Dodgers odds, take the Dodgers -190 to win this one at home.
Not only have the Giants been struggling as of late, but the Dodgers have the best home record in the National League and the second-best offense in the majors.
It also helps that Emmet Sheehan has pitched much better at home for the Dodgers (1-0, 3.14 ERA) than on the road (2-1, 8.57 ERA).
In terms of the total, take the over 9 on total runs. Neither of these pitchers are dominant aces, and the offenses on both sides should be able to put up a decent amount of runs.
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