We got exactly what we expected from Mad Bum and Kershaw last night but the pitching matchup in Game 2 of the Giants-Dodgers series tonight is sneaky good as Johnny Cueto (16-5, 2.86 ERA) takes on Rich Hill (12-4, 2.06 ERA) at Dodger Stadium.
Hill was limited by blisters when he first arrived with the Dodgers but in his last three starts he has looked like the pitcher they traded for, going 2-1 with a 1.91 ERA. The veteran lefty went six strong innings, allowing no runs and five hits, the only other time he faced the Giants this season.
Cueto has been masterful this season and has been especially good lately as he’s allowed two or fewer runs in all but one of his last six starts. The Dominican has made four starts against the Dodgers this year and is 2-1 with a 3.18 ERA and 29 strikeouts.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Los Angeles was a -153 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 7.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.5-2.6 victory for the Dodgers. 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 85-65 record to the battle against the 79-71 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. 7 and the San Francisco Giants sitting at No. 11.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Los Angeles Dodgers No. 16 ranked offense (4.45 runs per game) against a San Francisco Giants defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 5 at 3.95 runs allowed per game. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been averaging 8.45 hits per game, less than the San Francisco Giants have managed so far this season (8.79 hits on average).
San Francisco brings the No. 5-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Dodgers's No. 4-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
M Bumgarner did his job in a losing cause last time out against Los Angeles, striking out 10 in a 2-1 loss on Monday at Dodger Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
San Francisco at Los Angeles, Wednesday, September 21st