National League West rivals will square off in the last series of the regular season as the Los Angeles Dodgers (98-61) take on the San Francisco Giants (78-81).
While the postseason may only be a reality for the Dodgers this season, expect the Giants to come out swinging against their divisional foes.
As you consider your MLB picks, read ahead to get a breakdown of this matchup and our Dodgers vs Giants best bets.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants Odds
Dodgers vs. Giants Information
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants
Location of the game: Oracle Park. San Francisco, CA.
Date & Time: Friday, September 29. 10:15 pm ET.
How to watch: MLB.TV
Recent Scores
Looking at the recent MLB schedule of the Dodgers, they are 6-4 in their last 10 MLB games. On the road this season, they are an impressive 45-33.
In their last series, they split a four-game series with the Colorado Rockies. After outscoring them 19-4 on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Rockies bounced back with a 14-5 drubbing of the Dodgers on Thursday.
Despite the bad game, the MLB standings show that the Dodgers wrapped up the National League West with ease. Their lead in the division currently sits at 14 games over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Giants’ Recent Struggles
As for the San Francisco Giants schedule, they are just 3-7 in their last 10 MLB games. When playing at Oracle Park this season, they are a solid 44-34.
In the NL West, the Giants currently sit in fourth, 20 games behind the Dodgers.
To start the week, the Giants squared off with the San Diego Padres. After winning the first game of the series 2-1, they dropped back-to-back games, getting outscored nine to two on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants Analysis
Manager Dave Roberts will send 36-year-old veteran Lance Lynn to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers game today. In 31 MLB games this season, he is 12-11 with a 5.83 ERA and 1.41 WHIP, and he has 187 strikeouts in 177.2 innings.
In his last three outings, Lynn has gone 2-0 and has allowed seven earned runs over a combined 18 innings of work. In that span, he has allowed 16 hits and struck out 15.
The Los Angeles Dodgers roster currently ranks second out of all MLB teams in scoring, averaging 5.63 runs per game (5.97 on the road).
Leading Los Angeles’ offense is Mookie Betts, who is hitting .308/.410/.585 with a team-leading 39 home runs and 106 runs batted in. He also has scored 126 runs and stolen 14 bags.
No-Decision Battle
The San Francisco Giants will counter with 25-year-old righty Keaton Winn. His MLB player stats show that he is 1-2 with a 3.89 ERA in eight games. He also has a 1.03 WHIP and 30 strikeouts in 37 innings.
In his last outing, Winn gave up three earned runs over four innings in a no-decision against the Rockies.
In terms of the San Francisco Giants statistics, they rank 23rd in scoring, averaging 4.20 runs per game (3.91 at home). Over the last couple of weeks, LaMonte Wade Jr. has been the Giants’ best hitter with three home runs and five runs batted in.
MLB Injury Report
The MLB injury report shows the Dodgers will be without pitchers Walker Buehler (elbow), Tony Gonsolin (forearm), and Dustin May (elbow). The Giants are without pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (elbow) and shortstop Brandon Crawford (hamstring).
Odds Breakdown
Before determining our Dodgers vs Giants best bets, it is important to look at the MLB odds for this game.
As of Friday morning, the odds for this contest have not been posted yet. Don’t be surprised if the Dodgers are the favorite despite playing on the road.
Still, make sure to check for updated odds prior to making your MLB picks.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants Betting Pick and Prediction
- For our Dodgers vs Giants best bets, we will be taking the Dodgers to win this one straight up.
Los Angeles is 6-2 in their last eight road games overall and 9-1 in their last ten at Oracle Park. San Francisco, on the other hand, is just 1-4 in their last five games.
Also, take the under in total runs. The under has hit in five of the Dodgers’ last seven games and every single one of the Giants’ last six games.
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