Dodgers vs. Giants Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 9/5/2022

The San Francisco Giants (64-68) will vie for their fourth straight victory when they visit the Los Angeles Dodgers (92-41) on Monday at 10:10 PM ET. The Dodgers are listed as -214 favorites to stop the streak, while the Giants are +177 underdogs to keep their momentum. Los Angeles’ Andrew Heaney gets the start, and he’ll go against San Francisco’s Logan Webb.

Dodgers vs. Giants Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Dodgers vs. Giants

After digging through all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup, our best bet is the Giants on the moneyline at +177. Our computer picks see the scoring going over the total of 8.5 runs.

Our computer pick: San Francisco Giants (+177) and Over (8.5)

Dodgers vs. Giants Game Info

• Los Angeles Dodgers probable starting pitcher: Andrew Heaney
• San Francisco Giants probable starting pitcher: Logan Webb
• Game Day: Monday, September 5, 2022
• Game Time: 10:10 PM ET
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Stadium: Dodger Stadium

Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants Pitching Matchup

Dodgers Starter Andrew Heaney

• Heaney gets the start for the Dodgers, his 11th of the season. He is 2-1 with a 2.12 ERA and 70 strikeouts through 46 2/3 innings pitched.
• In his last time out on Tuesday, the lefty tossed 5 2/3 innings against the New York Mets, giving up two earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
• In 10 games this season, the 31-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.12, with 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .209 against him.
• Heaney has two quality starts under his belt this year.
• Heaney will look to pitch five or more innings for his third straight start. He’s averaging 4.2 innings per outing.
• He will take the mound against a Giants team that is hitting .234 as a unit (23rd in MLB). It is also slugging a collective .389 (15th in MLB) with 146 total home runs (13th in MLB).
• In four innings over one appearance against the Giants this season, Heaney has a 2.25 ERA and a 1.5 WHIP while his opponents are hitting .250.

Giants Starter Logan Webb

• The Giants will send Webb (11-8) to the mound for his 28th start this season.
• The right-hander gave up no earned runs and allowed four hits in 5 2/3 innings pitched against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.
• The 25-year-old has pitched in 27 games this season with an ERA of 3.22 and 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .241.
• In 27 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 17 of them.
• Webb has started 27 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings 23 times. He averages 6.0 innings per appearance.
• The Dodgers rank first in MLB with 716 runs scored this season. They have a .260 batting average this campaign with 176 home runs (fourth in the league).
• The right-hander has faced the Dodgers two times this season, allowing them to go 13-for-42 with four doubles, a home run and seven RBI in 11 innings.
• Among qualified pitchers this season, the 25-year-old’s 3.22 ERA ranks 24th, 1.182 WHIP ranks 34th, and 7.5 K/9 ranks 39th.

Dodgers Betting Picks & Insights

• The Dodgers have won 95, or 70.9%, of the 134 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
• Los Angeles has a record of 39-14, a 73.6% win rate, when favored by -214 or more by bookmakers this season.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 68.2% chance of a victory for the Dodgers.
• Los Angeles and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 61 of their 139 opportunities.
• The Dodgers are 84-55-0 against the spread in their 139 chances this season.

Giants Betting Picks & Insights

• The Giants have won in 11, or 26.2%, of the 42 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
• San Francisco has been listed as an underdog of +177 or more on two occasions this season and lost both games.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Giants have a 36.1% chance of walking away with the win.
• San Francisco and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 65 of their 133 opportunities.
• The Giants are 60-72-0 against the spread in their 132 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Dodgers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Freddie Freeman has accumulated a team-best batting average of .319.
• Including all MLB hitters, Freeman ranks third in batting average, sixth in on-base percentage, and 14th in slugging.
• Mookie Betts has hit 33 home runs to lead his team.
• Including all MLB hitters, Betts ranks fifth in home runs and 28th in RBI.
• Betts carries a two-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. In his last five games he is batting .300 with two doubles, a triple, two home runs, a walk and five RBI.
• Trea Turner leads the Dodgers with 90 runs batted in.
• Turner has at least one base hit in three games in a row. In his last five games he is hitting .136 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 has recorded at least one hit in two games in a row. 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 a team-leading 63 runs batted in.
• In all of the big leagues, Flores is 60th in home runs and 49th in RBI.
• Thairo Estrada’s .263 batting average paces his team.
• Estrada is 141st among all hitters in the majors in home runs, and 89th in RBI.
• Joc Pederson leads the Giants with 21 long balls.
• Mike Yastrzemski is hitting .207 with 24 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 54 walks.