The NL West rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants isn’t exactly as meaningful this season as it has been in recent memory. The Dodgers sit atop the division by a massive margin while the Giants are toiling away in the cellar. The Dodgers could also be getting a boost when these two teams clash Saturday, as LA is 9-2 in its past 11 afternoon games.
- The home team is 36-15 in the past 51 matchups between the Dodgers and Giants.
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of the Dodgers’ last 9 games.
- The Giants are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against the NL West.
The Dodgers will send Rich Hill, who is streaking thanks to a streamlined delivery, to the bump on Saturday. The 12-year veteran has a stellar 1.42 ERA in 25.1 innings of work during the month of July while posting a 37/3 K/BB ratio. Since joining the Dodgers midway through last season, Hill has faced the Giants three times and surrendered just four earned runs.
Giants starter Ty Blach has been inconsistent for most of the season but the young lefty has fared well against the Dodgers in his career. Blach has faced the Dodgers four times (three starts and one relief appearance) with a 1.17 ERA and a 0.70 WHIP. This season, he has allowed just three runs in 12.0 innings against LA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting San Francisco Giants were 233 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring OVER/UNDER betting.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.2-3.4 win 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 72-31 record to the battle against the 40-64 Giants. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs San Francisco injuries news.
The OddsShark MLB Power Rankings have the Los Angeles Dodgers at No. 2 and the San Francisco Giants at No. 25 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Los Angeles has baseball's No. 5-rated offensive output, at 8.7 hits per game. The San Francisco Giants average 8.48 hits per game, good for No. 22 on the list.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Los Angeles has the No. 1-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Giants own the No. 22 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Giants endured a 6-4 loss at the hands of the Dodgers on Friday, with Matt Moore throwing 6.1 innings of 3-hit ball at Dodger Stadium.
- San Francisco is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
- San Francisco is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games
- San Francisco is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- LA Dodgers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
- LA Dodgers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
San Francisco at Los Angeles, Sunday, July 30
