San Francisco Giants Vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (7/21/22) Starting Lineup, Betting Odds, Prediction
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The San Francisco Giants are 48-43 this year, third place in the National League West; they are +6000 to win the division and +135 to make the 2022 postseason. Since their last championship in 2014, San Francisco has made two playoff appearance (2016 and 2021); they’re +5000 to win the World Series this season.
The Dodgers are the favorite to win the 2022 World Series title at +380, they last won the World Series in the COVID shortened season of 2020, their first title since 1988. Los Angeles is 60-30, first place in the National League West and at -2500, are favored to win the National League West, they’ve won nine out of the last 10 NL West division titles.
San Francisco Giants Vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Odds
The Giants are 0-5 in their last five during game one of a series. Under is 7-1-1 in San Francisco’s last nine during game one of a series. Under is 3-0-2 in the Giants last five games following an off day. San Francisco is 1-10 in their last 11 Thursday games. The Dodgers are 50-22 in their last 72 during game one of a series. Under is 33-14-4 in Los Angeles’ last 51 during game one of a series. Under is 10-4-3 in the Dodgers last 17 vs. a team with a winning record. Los Angeles is 47-23 in their last 70 vs. a team with a winning record.
San Francisco Giants Starting Lineup
C. Rodon L
8-5 2.66 ERA
CF A. Slater R
1B W. Flores R
LF D. Ruf R
3B E. Longoria R
DH Y. Mercedes R
RF M. Yastrzemski L
SS T. Estrada R
2B D. Villar R
C J. Bart R
San Francisco Giants Vs. Mitch White (R)
All-Star outfielder, Joc Pederson his first season with San Francisco leads the team in home runs (17), slugging percentage (.517) and OPS (.848) in 2022. The two-time World Series winners is second on the Giants in total bases (121) and runs batted in (43) this season.
Mike Yastrzemski has hit 20 doubles, a triple, nine home runs, knocked in 38 runs, and accumulated 113 total bases in 2022. Additionally, Yastrzemski has an .749 OPS with a .415 slugging percentage this season. Right fielder, Luis Gonzalez leads the Giants in batting at .282 in 2022. He’s hit 13 doubles, a triple, three home runs with 26 runs batted in this season.
Wilmer Flores, who’s capable playing all over the infield is hitting .253 in 86 games this season. He’s second on the team in home runs with 13 and leads the Giants in runs batted in (51) and total bases (130). Flores in his third season as Giant has a .781 OPS with a .445 slugging percentage in 2022.
Thairo Estrada has played well at second base this season, hitting .259 in 278 at-bats. He has hit 15 doubles, one triple, nine home runs, driven in 36 runs and accumulated 116 total bases with an OPS of .727 in 2022.
Mitch White has appeared in 13 games (eight starts) this season, going 1-2 with a 4.20 ERA. He’s struck out 42 batters and allowed 21 earned runs in 42 innings with a 1.289 WHIP in 2022.
Los Angeles Dodgers Starting Lineup
M. White R
1-2 4.20 ERA
RF M. Betts R
SS T. Turner R
1B F. Freeman L
C W. Smith R
DH J. Turner R
LF J. Lamb L
3B M. Muncy L
CF C. Bellinger L
2B G. Lux L
Los Angele Dodgers Vs. Carlos Rodon (L)
Freddie Freeman has been red-hot over the last few weeks, pushing his average to a team leading .321, in his first season in Dodger Blue. The 2020 NL MVP, has hit with 13 home runs, knocked in 59 runs with an .926 OPS in his first year as a Dodger. The first baseman leads the club in total bases (188), slugging percentage (.530) and OPS (.926).
Trea Turner is batting .306 in 363 at-bats this year; second on the team. The shortstop has 22 doubles, two triples, 14 home runs, 68 runs batted in: fourth in the National League and a .847 OPS. Additionally, he has 179 total bases, 17 stolen bases, which leads Los Angeles and a .354 on-base percentage. This campaign, Justin Turner has 21 doubles, eight home runs, 51 runs driven in and 122 total bases with a .728 OPS. The veteran third baseman has scored 40 runs while slugging .400 in 2022.
Mookie Betts has smashed a team leading 20 home runs with 47 runs batted in and 156 total bases. The right fielder has also hit 17 doubles, scored 63 runs, slugged .532 with an OPS of .864. The 2018 American League MVP is listed at +1100 to win the 2022 National League MVP. Cody Bellinger has 11 home runs, 31 runs batted in with 115 total bases. The former NL MVP has 14 doubles, two triples and scored 43 runs in 2022.
Catcher Will Smith has hit 14 home runs and driven in 47 runs this season. The 27-year-old backstop has accumulated 132 total bases with a slugging percentage of .478 and an OPS of .842 in 2022.
Carlos Rodon is 8-5 in 18 starts with a 2.66 ERA this season. The two-time All-Star has tossed 105 innings, striking out 131 batters, allowing 31 runs with a 1.114 WHIP. In four career starts against the Dodgers, he’s 1-2 with a 3.52 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 23 innings.
San Francisco Giants Vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Picks & Prediction
The Giants are averaging 4.86 runs per nine innings, third overall in MLB. They have a team batting average of .238, 21st in the league, and their OPS is .724, 10th overall in baseball. San Francisco’s pitching staff has allowed 4.29 runs per nine innings, 14th in MLB with opponents’ batting .251 against the club, 22nd in the league.
Los Angeles is averaging 5.18 runs per nine innings, second in Major League Baseball. They have a team batting average of .255, fifth in the league, and their OPS is .770, second in all of MLB. The Dodgers’ pitching staff has allowed 3.29 runs per nine innings, second in the league with opponents’ batting .217 against the team, third in MLB.
Besides the New York Yankees, the Dodgers have the most dangerous lineup in all of baseball, every player in their lineup one through nine can hit the ball out of the ballpark and drive in runs; this will be a challenge for the Giants Carolos Rodon who’s been an All-Star two straight seasons and making his 10th start on the road in 2022. I’m taking Los Angeles in their first game after the All-Star Game covering the 1.5 run spread as the clubs combine to score under 8.5 runs.
