San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction & Picks - MLB
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are 2-1 in Shohei Ohtani’s first three starts this season. Ohtani, who is listed at +190 on the pitcher’s props of 8+ strikeouts, is scheduled to start in Game 2 of the series against the San Francisco Giants.
Momentum: The Los Angeles Dodgers have dropped 3 of their last 4 assignments, sliding to 16-7 in the season. The San Francisco Giants have won four of their last five to hike their record to 10-13 after a 3-8 start in the season.
The Matchup: The Giants drew first blood in the first of many series with the Dodgers this season, banking on another strong outing from starting pitcher Landen Roupp, who surrendered one earned run over five innings, in a 3-1 win over their NL West rivals.
Starting Pitchers: Dodgers RHP Shohei Ohtani (2-0, 0.50 ERA) vs. Giants RHP Tyler Mahle (0-3, 7.23 ERA).
Hot on the Board: The Dodgers, who are 2-1 in Ohtani’s 3 starts this season, are -220 moneyline and -125 to cover -1.5 runs at Caesars Sportsbooks. Meanwhile, Ohtani fetches a value of +165 on DraftKings if he can register at least 8 strikeouts in this game.
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San Francisco Giants - Los Angeles Dodgers Key Points
- LA Dodgers is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games against San Francisco.
- LA Dodgers is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games on the road.
- San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
- Shohei Ohtani is 2-1 in his last three starts vs. the San Francisco Giants
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Our San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
Fearless Forecast: The Dodgers level the series with a 5-1 win over the San Francisco Giants
With Shohei Ohtani starting, the Dodgers have an opportunity to assert their dominance over their Bay Area rivals. Los Angeles is 7-3 in its last 10 meetings with San Francisco. The last time Ohtani hit the mound, the Dodgers obliterated the New York Mets 8-2. Averaging 6.1 runs per game this season, the Dodgers are expected to put up more runs on the board in Game 2 after they were held down to one run in the series opener. Watch out for the Dodgers to apply pressure on the Giants starter, Tyler Mahle, who gave up eight runs over four innings in his last start vs. Cincinnati on April 15.
Our betting prediction for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. the San Francisco Giants: The Dodgers -1.5 Runs
San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers - Other Interesting Picks
Shohei Ohtani +8 Strikeouts
Bonus Tip: Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 batters in the Dodgers’ 8-2 win over the Mets on April 15. Against the Giants, Ohtani carries a 2-1 record with a 0.3 earned runs across 15 innings pitched. The four-time MVP has a total of 18 strikeouts against the Giants, and once recorded 9 strikeouts against San Francisco almost five years ago.
Right now, Ohtani is trading at +194 on the contingent that he can rack up at least 8 strikeouts in Game 2. Based on his form in his last start, I am confident that the Dodgers’ ace is due to provide us with another virtuoso performance on the mound, giving his 10-strikeout performance against the Mets a fitting follow-up.
Our betting prediction for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. the San Francisco Giants: Shohei Ohtani +8 Strikeouts
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