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NL West Rivals San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers Set to Face Off in Crucial Match-up at Dodger Stadium

On Saturday, June 14, the San Francisco Giants will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in an NL West showdown at Dodger Stadium in LA. The two teams are continuing a three-game series, with Friday's game not included in the analysis. The Giants and Dodgers are separated by just one game in the standings as they meet for the first time this season. The Dodgers are favored to win with a -165 moneyline and a total of 8.5 runs. Landen Roupp will start on the mound for the Giants, with Clayton Kershaw starting for the Dodgers. The betting line opened with the Dodgers as -175 favorites and has not moved. This match-up is one of our MLB picks for Saturday's games, with the first pitch scheduled for 10:10 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Giants +153 | Dodgers -175
• Spread: Giants +1.5 (-135) | Dodgers -1.5 (+115)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 64%.

San Francisco vs Los Angeles Stats

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants have performed exceptionally well recently, remaining undefeated in their past four series. They have displayed strong offensive and defensive abilities, scoring an average of 4.22 runs per game while allowing only 3.50 runs against them per game. Currently ranked 16th in power rankings, the Giants have a record of 40-29 for the season. Pitcher Landen Roupp is set to start in their upcoming game against the Dodgers, with impressive stats of 4-4 with a 3.29 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 13 starts this season. Despite a solid performance last Sunday, Roupp will face a tough opponent in the Dodgers, who he has had success against in the past.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a mixed record in June, going 5-6 in their first 11 games. They split a series against the New York Mets and lost two out of three games against the St. Louis Cardinals. Their recent three-game series against the San Diego Padres yielded one heavy loss and two wins. The Dodgers have scored 41 runs in their last 11 games and have a batting line of .242/.307/.384 with 11 home runs. On the pitching side, they have a 4.45 ERA and 1.43 WHIP, with the bullpen posting a 4.20 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. Clayton Kershaw is set to start on Saturday with a 1-0 record, 4.35 ERA, and 1.55 WHIP this season. The Dodgers are currently ranked 12th and are 3rd for offense, scoring an average of 5.52 runs per game. San Francisco won two out of three matchups against Los Angeles in their last series.

Giants Poised to Dominate Dodgers with Strong Pitching and Batting Performance

Landen Roupp has exhibited exceptional performance by preventing any runs in three out of his last five starts. Despite the Dodgers' reputation as a formidable offensive team, recent statistics show they have struggled against right-handed pitchers, with a 93 wRC+ in June. This leads me to predict that the Giants will outperform on the runline. Clayton Kershaw has yet to last more than 15 outs in a game this season, indicating his gradual return to form. Consequently, the Dodgers may need to rely heavily on their unreliable bullpen during Saturday's game. The Giants have demonstrated solid batting performances with a 93 wRC+ against left-handed pitchers and a 94 wRC+ against right-handed pitchers in June, further emphasizing their strong bullpen throughout the season.

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