The San Francisco Giants' Jake Peavy is 14-3 with a 2.30 ERA in his career against the Dodgers, and 7-1 with a 2.83 ERA in 14 starts at Dodger Stadium, as he takes the ball against Los Angeles once again in betting action on Monday.
Peavy sits at just 4-6 with 4.21 ERA so far this season, but he's coming off a victory over the Cubs in which he gave up just two runs on six hits over 6 1-3 innings. Brett Anderson (8-8, 3.36 ERA) will pitch for Los Angeles.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Los Angeles Dodgers as -145 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 7 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.4-4 win for the Giants on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Los Angeles Dodgers bring a 72-57 record to the battle against the 69-61 Giants. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs San Francisco injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Los Angeles Dodgers rated this week at No. 18 and the San Francisco Giants sitting at No. 14.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Los Angeles Dodgers No. 17-ranked scoring average of 4.09 runs per game, against a San Francisco Giants offense rated No. 11 and scoring 4.31 runs per game. The Dodgers have averaged 8.3 hits per game to date this season, less than the Giants hitters have managed (9.22 per nine innings).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Los Angeles has the No. 3-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Giants own the No. 7 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Giants endured a 7-5 loss at the hands of the Cardinals on Sunday, with C Heston throwing 3.2 innings of 9-hit ball at AT&T Park.
J Arrieta shut down the Dodgers in their last game, striking out 12 in a 2-0 shutout over Los Angeles in baseball action at Dodger Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
San Francisco at Los Angeles, Tuesday, September 1st