In this article, we will formulate a Giants vs Dodgers betting prediction for this MLB showdown on Wednesday, April 3rd at Dodger Stadium. We will take a look at:
-The San Francisco Giants recent form and recent player performance
-The Los Angeles Dodgers recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Giants and Dodgers.
Giants Need This Win
It’s still early in the season, but the Giants really need this win. The Giants currently sit with a 2-4 record, and they are already falling behind the division favorites. Michael Conforto has been the top player, hitting three home runs and driving in seven RBIs. Getting the start for the Giants will be Kyle Harrison, and he comes into this game with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 3.00. In his first start of the season against the San Diego Padres, he went six innings, giving up six hits and two runs.
Dodgers Hold off the Giants
The Dodgers almost the blew the game late on Tuesday, but the bullpen was able to hold, and they ended up winning 5-4. Mookie Betts had a strong game, hitting a home run and finishing with two hits. Getting the start for the Dodgers will be Tyler Glasnow who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 2.45. In his first start of the season against the St. Louis Cardinals, he went six innings, giving up two hits and one run. The Dodgers will take on the Cubs following this series.
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Facts
- The Dodgers have lost 10 of their last 15 games as favorites against National League opponents following a win.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against the Giants following a win.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last seven games as favorites against NL West opponents.
- The Dodgers have led after 7 innings in each of their last 12 Wednesday night games against the Giants at Dodger Stadium.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last seven games as favorites against NL West opponents.
San Francisco Giants Team Facts
- The Giants have lost 10 of their last 11 games at Dodger Stadium following a loss.
- The Giants have covered the run line in five of their last six games against National League opponents following a road loss.
- The Giants have lost the first inning in each of their last three games against NL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Giants’ last three games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
Giants vs Dodgers Betting Prediction
The Giants really need this win, but they aren’t going to get the job done. Tyler Glasnow was lights out in his first start, and he’s going to be much of the same here. Harrison had a good first start, but he’s going to struggle against this Dodgers lineup and that will be the difference here as the Dodgers are going to be the team that gets the job done. Back the Dodgers on the puck line to cash.