Dodgers vs. Giants Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 9/6/2022

Following a big two-homer game last time out, Lewis Brinson leads the San Francisco Giants (65-68) into action as +260 underdogs against the Los Angeles Dodgers (92-42). First pitch from Dodger Stadium at 10:10 PM ET on Tuesday. Los Angeles is projected to give the ball to Tyler Anderson, while San Francisco has yet to name a starting pitcher.

Dodgers vs. Giants Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Dodgers vs. Giants

We have the Giants on the moneyline at +260 on the moneyline as our best bet in this game after taking a look at all of the key trends and statistics for this matchup. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 8.5 runs.

Our computer pick: San Francisco Giants (+260) and Over (8.5)

Dodgers vs. Giants Game Info

• Los Angeles Dodgers probable starting pitcher: Tyler Anderson
• Game Day: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
• Game Time: 10:10 PM ET
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Stadium: Dodger Stadium

Dodgers Starter Tyler Anderson

• Anderson gets the start for the Dodgers, his 24th of the season. He is 13-3 with a 2.68 ERA and 114 strikeouts in 147 2/3 innings pitched.
• The 32-year-old has a 2.68 ERA and 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings in 25 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .223 to his opponents.
• Anderson has recorded 14 quality starts this season.
• Anderson will try to secure his 22nd matchup of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 5.3 innings per appearance.
• The opposing Giants offense has the 15th-ranked slugging percentage (.392) and is 13th in MLB play with 151 home runs. It has a collective .234 batting average, and is 23rd in MLB with 1036 total hits and 11th in MLB play scoring 598 runs.
• Anderson has a 4.09 ERA and a 1.455 WHIP against the Giants this season in 11 innings pitched, allowing a .238 batting average over two appearances.
• Among pitchers who qualify in MLB action this season, the 32-year-old ranks 11th in ERA (2.68), 14th in WHIP (1.023), and 45th in K/9 (6.9).

Dodgers Betting Picks & Insights

• This season, the Dodgers have won 95 out of the 135 games, or 70.4%, in which they’ve been favored.
• Los Angeles has a record of 2-3 when favored by -335 or more by bookmakers this season.
• The Dodgers have a 77% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• Games involving Los Angeles have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 62 of 140 chances this season.
• The Dodgers are 84-56-0 against the spread in their 140 chances this season.

Giants Betting Picks & Insights

• The Giants have been victorious in 12, or 27.9%, of the 43 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
• This is the worst odds of a win that sportsbooks have given San Francisco this season with a +260 moneyline set for this game.
• Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Giants have a 27.8% chance of pulling out a win.
• San Francisco and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 66 of their 134 opportunities.
• The Giants are 61-72-0 against the spread in their 133 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Dodgers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Freddie Freeman’s .320 average leads the Dodgers this year. His resume also includes 17 homers and driven in 84 RBI.
• Of all batters in the majors, Freeman’s home run total places him 60th, and his RBI tally puts him 14th.
• Mookie Betts has put his power on display as he leads his team with 33 home runs.
• Of all major league batters, Betts is fifth in homers and 29th in RBI.
• Betts heads into this game looking for his fourth game in a row with a hit. In his last five games he is hitting .300 with three doubles, a triple, a home run, a walk and four RBI.
• Trea Turner paces the Dodgers with 90 runs batted in.
• Turner has at least one base hit in four games in a row. In his last five games he is hitting .190 with a double, a home run, a walk and four RBI.
• Will Smith is hitting .264 with 23 doubles, a triple, 21 home runs and 51 walks.
• Smith takes a two-game streak with at least one hit into this one. During his last five outings he is batting .167 with a double, two home runs, two walks and five RBI.

Giants Leaders & Batting Stats

• Wilmer Flores has driven in the most runs for the Giants with 63 runs batted in.
• Flores’ home run total places him 60th in the big leagues, and he is 51st in RBI.
• Thairo Estrada is batting .264 to lead the lineup.
• Estrada is 122nd overall in homers and 85th in RBI this season.
• Joc Pederson leads the Giants with 21 long balls.
• Mike Yastrzemski is batting .209 with 25 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 55 walks.