MLB Prediction: San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers (Saturday, September 20 at 09:10 PM ET)
Introduction
| Market / Trend | SF | LAD |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +198 | -233 |
| Total (O/U) | 8.5 | |
| Run Line | +1.5 (-111) | -1.5 (-108) |
| Last 5 RPG | 3.0 | 4.8 |
| Record | 76–77 | 86–67 |
| Lines: BetMGM, BetOnline.ag, BetRivers, BetUS +7 more | ||
More MLB picks: San Francisco Giants · Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles enters this matchup analysis with a commanding home record of 51-28, while San Francisco has stumbled through a 1-4 stretch across its last five. The Dodgers’ steady 7-3 mark in their last 10 contrasts sharply with the Giants’ 3-7 skid, signaling a clear gap in form. With the Giants averaging just 3.0 runs per game in their recent five, and the Dodgers controlling the head-to-head series, this MLB prediction leans firmly toward Los Angeles asserting control behind its consistent lineup.
Game Time
Scheduled for Saturday, September 20 at 09:10 PM ET inside Dodger Stadium, totals often track with starting pitching.
Odds & Spread Line
- San Francisco Giants: +198
- Los Angeles Dodgers: -233
Total: 8.5
- Run Line — San Francisco Giants: +1.5 (-111)
- Run Line — Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5 (-108)
Latest Team Records
San Francisco Giants: 76-77 (Win %: 0.497)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 86-67 (Win %: 0.562)
Injury Report
San Francisco Giants are missing Dominic Smith (Hamstring), listed as 10-Day-IL; Carson Whisenhunt (Back), listed as 15-Day-IL.
Los Angeles Dodgers are missing Brock Stewart (Shoulder), listed as 15-Day-IL.
Key Player Stats
San Francisco Giants
- Rafael Devers: 0.253 AVG, 31 HR, 104 RBI
- Willy Adames: 0.226 AVG, 28 HR, 82 RBI
- Heliot Ramos: 0.257 AVG, 17 HR, 61 RBI
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Shohei Ohtani: 0.283 AVG, 51 HR, 95 RBI
- Freddie Freeman: 0.295 AVG, 21 HR, 84 RBI
- Andy Pages: 0.277 AVG, 25 HR, 81 RBI
Team Analysis
San Francisco Giants
The Giants’ 1-4 record across their last five games highlights a team stuck in a slump, with offensive production capped at just 3.0 runs per game. On the road, their 38-41 mark reinforces the lack of consistency when removed from home conditions. Rafael Devers has provided some power, but his efforts have not been enough to offset the team’s broader scoring struggles.
Willy Adames has flashed occasional run production, yet the lineup as a whole has not kept pace with stronger National League opponents. Heliot Ramos adds depth, but the recent 3-7 stretch across the last 10 games drives home how unreliable the offense has been. With scoring inconsistency and road form working against them, San Francisco carries little betting appeal in this spot.
- Batting Average: 0.235
- Total Runs Scored: 663
- Home Runs: 162
- OBP: 0.311
- SLG: 0.385
- OPS: 0.696
- ERA: 3.83
- WHIP: 1.3
Away Record: 38-41 • Home Record: 38-37
Last 5 Games: 1-4 (3.0 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 3-7 (3.7 RPG)
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers’ 3-2 record in their last five games, with 4.8 runs per game, reflects a steady offensive rhythm backed by a dominant 51-28 home record. Shohei Ohtani’s elite power presence forces opposing pitchers into mistakes, creating scoring opportunities even when the lineup doesn’t fully click. Their 7-3 mark across the last 10 solidifies confidence in their ability to handle divisional opponents like San Francisco.
Freddie Freeman has delivered consistent contact and run support, while Andy Pages has added valuable middle-order production to keep pressure on opposing pitching. The Dodgers’ overall 780 runs scored this season emphasize depth and reliability, particularly at home where their offense perks up. With both form and venue advantage aligning, Los Angeles projects as the dominant side here.
- Batting Average: 0.254
- Total Runs Scored: 780
- Home Runs: 225
- OBP: 0.329
- SLG: 0.439
- OPS: 0.768
- ERA: 4.03
- WHIP: 1.26
Away Record: 36-39 • Home Record: 51-28
Last 5 Games: 3-2 (4.8 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 7-3 (6.4 RPG)
Head-to-Head History
Los Angeles Dodgers lead 6–2 (Last 8 games)
- September 19, 2025: SF 3 @ LAD 6
- September 18, 2025: SF 1 @ LAD 2
- September 14, 2025: LAD 10 @ SF 2
- September 13, 2025: LAD 13 @ SF 7
- September 12, 2025: LAD 1 @ SF 5
- July 13, 2025: LAD 5 @ SF 2
- July 12, 2025: LAD 2 @ SF 1
- July 11, 2025: LAD 7 @ SF 8
Over/Under Trends
San Francisco Giants’ last 10 games have averaged 9.2 total runs, with 5 games that would have cleared today’s total of 8.5.
Los Angeles Dodgers’ last 10 games have averaged 9.9 combined runs, with 7 games clearing the same number of 8.5.
Moneyline Betting Prediction
The Dodgers’ combination of a 51-28 home record, a 7-3 stretch over their last 10 games, and a commanding 6-2 lead in the season series against San Francisco makes them the clear side. With Ohtani, Freeman, and Pages driving consistent run production, Los Angeles holds every statistical edge necessary to secure another victory.
This sets up cleanly for the Los Angeles Dodgers to finish on top.
Over/Under Prediction
Recent five-game scoring: the Los Angeles Dodgers are at 4.8 RPG and the San Francisco Giants at 3.0 — a useful baseline against the total.
These teams are combining for 7.8 runs per game recently — below the posted total of 8.5. That points toward the Under 8.5.
Bookmakers
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