Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 6/15/25, 3:24 PM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 6/15/25 at 9:40 PM in MLB Picks

The San Francisco Giants and LA Dodgers are set to clash on Sunday night in the decisive game of a three-game set at Dodger Stadium, with first place in the NL West on the line. The series has already delivered plenty of offense and intensity: the Giants opened with a 6-2 win, only for the Dodgers to roar back with an 11-5 victory in Game 2. Sunday night’s rubber match promises more fireworks, especially with contrasting pitching profiles and some high-powered bats heating up.

The Dodgers reclaimed the top spot in the division with Saturday's win, moving just one game ahead of the Giants. While that win was much-needed, Los Angeles has otherwise stumbled through June, going just 5-7 through their first 12 games of the month. A strong showing in the finale could build critical momentum before the next stretch of division games.

One of Saturday's biggest storylines was Shohei Ohtani’s dominance at the plate. The two-way superstar and Dodgers’ designated hitter put on a show, powering the lineup with multiple extra-base hits and run production that buried San Francisco early. His resurgence couldn't come at a better time for L.A., as they've struggled with consistency against right-handed pitching but have shown sharp improvement against lefties — a trend that bodes well for Sunday night.