San Francisco Giants (76-76) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (93-58)
San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 9/21/23 – As MLB season winds down, San Francisco Giants-Los Angeles Dodgers rivalry once more takes center stage. Set to face-off on Thursday September 21, 2023 at 10:10 PM ET at Dodger Stadium – and broadcast by MLBN – this matchup promises high drama and intense action. Both clubs boast balanced records (76-76) with the Giants sitting at 77-76 while their rivalry may hold significant playoff implications as this late-season clash takes place.
The San Francisco Giants find themselves in an uphill struggle with an uneven record and every game becoming critical for success. Offensively, they’ve hit an average of.244, scoring 655 runs while amassing 164 homers so far; their on-base percentage sits at.316 while slugging percentage stands at.390. Their pitching staff has managed an ERA of 4.07 while maintaining an acceptable 1.27 WHIP; one major concern has been road performance: going 1-11 against their opponents since then!
On the contrary, the Dodgers are flying high with a 93-58 record and look set for playoff contention. Their offensive production has been strong with 851 runs scored and an.257 team batting average and 237 homers hitting this season for an on-base percentage of.341. While their pitching ERA matches that of Giants at 4.1 but their WHIP stands better at 1.21; crucially 13-7 wins outright at home should give confidence a boost. Check out free guaranteed baseball picks for insights into their upcoming performances.
San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 9/21/23 Game Info
| When: | Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 10:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Dodger Stadium |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Kyle Harrison (1-1 W-L, 5.18 ERA) vs. Emmet Sheehan (3-1 W-L, 5.44 ERA)
Kyle Harrison enters today’s game for the Giants with an unimpressive 1-1 record and 5.18 ERA – reflecting an inconsistent season so far. Over 24.1 innings pitched he has allowed 26 hits and 7 homers; this could give Dodgers’ powerful offense an opportunity to exploit. His 29 strikeouts suggest he has the stuff to make batters miss; but 8 walks point towards control issues. In order for Harrison to give Giants any hope against such an intimidating lineup as theirs he must maintain precise control while effectively using breaking balls and off-speed pitches so as not to expose any vulnerable spots that might open up vulnerabilities within.
Emmet Sheehan has fared better with a 3-1 record and 5.44 ERA. Unlike Harrison, however, he has pitched more innings (49.2) and struck out 45 batters while issuing 22 walks; Sheehan may offer greater durability but his susceptibility to walks could pose problems; though with an impressive 1.27 WHIP ratio it allows fewer runners on base; hence game management will be key if Sheehan hopes to outwit Harrison and secure another home win for the Dodgers.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers -172, Total Odds: 9
Current betting dynamics favor the Dodgers at -172 moneyline odds; total runs have been set at 9 with slight preferance going towards over for Giants at -115 against under at -105; this suggests an action-packed, high-scoring contest, with Dodgers likely being safer bet.
San Francisco Giants Betting Trends
San Francisco Giants have seen four out of their last five games end with totals that went OVER, which is an alarming trend. Their record over their recent 6-game stretch stands at 1-5 against the spread but have managed to outwit Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 each time since beating them 4-1 last November in San Francisco’s last five matches on their home turf. Unfortunately, their road form is less impressive, going just 1-11-1-1 during that span.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
The Dodgers have been on an impressive streak, winning five of their last six games. At home they’ve been especially impressive, posting a 13-7 SU record over their past 20 games at Dodger Stadium. Furthermore, their performance against National League West Division opponents has been unparalleled; posting 12-2 victories.
San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 9/21/23 Betting Picks
Given the Giants’ struggles on the road and Los Angeles’ impressive home record, Los Angeles appears to have an advantage in terms of odds. A moneyline bet would probably favor Los Angeles while the over/under could prove more challenging given both teams have seen several high-scoring contests recently.
For those seeking something different from their moneyline bet, look beyond traditional odds by considering an unconventional option such as a Dodgers runline at -1.5 (+110) or placing a prop bet focusing on home runs due to both teams’ proclivity for hitting long. Check out best premium sports picks for more betting insights.
Free Pick and Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 7, San Francisco Giants 4.