Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants face off in a highly anticipated NL West clash on April 1, 2024. With the Dodgers holding a record of 3-2 and the Giants at 2-1, both teams are aiming for a crucial victory early in the season.
The Giants, listed as underdogs with +186 moneyline odds, will face the Dodgers (-225) at Dodger Stadium with a clear forecast expected for game time.
Breakdown: Clash of NL West Rivals
| Los Angeles Dodgers | San Francisco Giants |
|---|---|
| Record: 3-2 | Record: 2-1 |
| O/U Record: TBD | O/U Record: TBD |
| Run Line Record: TBD | Run Line Record: TBD |
| Injuries: Clayton Kershaw; Blake Treinen; Walker Buehler; Tony Gonsolin; Dustin May; Brusdar Graterol; Emmet Sheehan | Injuries: Alex Cobb; Sean Hjelle |
| Key Players to Watch: Shohei Ohtani; Mookie Betts; Will Smith | Key Players to Watch: Jorge Soler; Wilmer Flores; LaMonte Wade Jr. |
| Starting Pitcher: Julio Urías (LHP) | Starting Pitcher: Keaton Winn (RHP) |
On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a narrow 6-5 loss against the Cardinals. Kyle Hurt pitched admirably for 2 2/3 innings, conceding no earned runs on one hit while striking out three, but ultimately took the loss. Mookie Betts was a standout performer for the Dodgers, going 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, and an RBI.
On the other hand, the San Francisco Giants clinched a solid 9-6 victory over the Padres on Monday. Michael Conforto played a pivotal role in the win, going 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, and four RBI. On the mound, Jordan Hicks secured the win after pitching five innings without giving up an earned run on three hits while striking out six batters.
Here’s a breakdown of the betting lines and key statistics for the upcoming Dodgers vs. Giants matchup:
Odds and betting lines
- Favorite: Dodgers (-225, bet $225 to win $100)
- Underdog: Giants (+186, bet $100 to win $186)
- Over/under: 8 runs
Our picks: Giants look to upset Dodgers
Pick 1: SF Giants Moneyline (+185)
While the Dodgers boast a perennial powerhouse lineup, the Giants shouldn’t be overlooked. San Francisco closed out spring training strong, and their pitching staff could surprise early on. If you can get better odds than +185, that strengthens the value of this pick.
Pick 2: Over 8 Runs
Expect an offensive showdown between these NL West rivals. We predict the total runs scored to surpass 8, making the Over a solid choice.
Pick 3: Dodgers Run Line -1.5 (-120)
The Dodgers are still the favorites for a reason. Their offense is stacked, and their pitching staff is deep. Even on the road, they have a good chance of winning by multiple runs. However, this is a riskier bet compared to the others.
The Dodgers won 62.1% of their games last season when favored. In games where the Dodgers were favored by at least -225 on the moneyline, they won 64.3% of the time. Sportsbooks imply a 69.2% chance of the Dodgers winning this matchup.
Giants stats and trends
- The Giants won 44.3% of their games last season as underdogs.
- San Francisco and its opponents hit the over in 68 of its 161 games with a total last season.
- The Giants have a 35% implied chance of victory based on the moneyline set for this matchup.
Live streaming info and game time
- Game Day: Monday, April 1, 2024
- Game Time: 10:10 PM ET
- Stadium: Dodger Stadium
- TV Channel: NBC Sports Networks
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Dodgers vs. Giants prediction
- Score Prediction: Giants 7, Dodgers 5
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Dodgers 56%, Giants 44%
