Giants vs Dodgers Prediction 7-12-25 MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a San Francisco Giants vs LA Dodgers prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, July 12, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (56-39, 23-22 Away) experienced back-to-back sweeps for the first time this season after losing to the Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers. The Dodgers are now on a seven-game losing skid after falling short to the Giants, 8-7 in Game 1 last night. Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernandez, and Michael Conforto led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Dustin May took the loss after allowing seven runs on five hits with four strikeouts and four walks in 4.2 innings.

This season, the Dodgers average 5.36 runs per game (2nd in the MLB) on a .257/.333/.447 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 4.32 ERA (23rd) and 1.32 WHIP (21st). Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with a .278 batting average, 32 home runs, and 60 RBI this season.

Shohei Ohtani will take the mound for the Dodgers on Saturday. The 31-year-old right-hander has a 0-0 record in four starts this year with a 1.50 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in 6.0 innings.

San Francisco Giants Betting Preview

The San Francisco Giants (52-43, 28-18 Home) responded to three straight series losses with wins against the Athletics and Philadelphia Phillies. The Giants opened the current series against the Dodgers with an 8-7 victory on Friday. Willy Adames and Jung Hoo Lee led the offense with three RBI apiece, while Logan Webb got the win after allowing six strikeouts on six hits with six strikeouts and one walk in 5.1 innings.

This year, the Giants average 4.13 runs per game (22nd in the MLB) on a .231/.311/.371 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Giants’ staff has a 3.49 ERA (4th) and 1.25 WHIP (13th). Wilmer Flores leads the Giants with a .248 batting average, 11 home runs, and 55 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Giants is Landen Roupp, who is 6-5 in 18 starts this season, with a 3.39 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 90.1 innings.

Why the Giants will cover

• The Dodgers have lost each of their last six games as favorites after playing the previous day.
• The Giants have won four of their last five games as home underdogs.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in 23 of the Giants’ last 25 games at Oracle Park.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games after playing the previous day.
• The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
• The Giants have led after 5 innings in three of their last four home games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Giants’ last four games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Dodgers’ last five games as favorites against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Giants’ last four games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Dodgers’ last six games against NL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Giants rank 27th in the league for hits this season (722).
• The Giants rank 27th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.373).
• The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for hits this season (836).
• The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for home runs this season (144).

San Francisco Giants vs LA Dodgers Prediction

The Dodgers won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, while this season, the series is tied at 2-2. In three of four meetings this year, the Giants covered the +1.5 run line, and I am backing them to do it again and exploit the Dodgers’ poor form. Los Angeles will have to bounce back eventually, but even if the visitors win here, I don’t think it’s going to be a big one. Shohei Ohtani will likely pitch for a couple of innings, so the Giants will have a chance against the bullpen. Landen Roupp, on the other hand, surrendered six runs in 1.2 innings the last time he faced the Dodgers, but allowed just three runs in four starts after that. Back the Giants to cover.