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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Sunday September 18th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Dodgers vs. Giants
The Dodgers take on the Giants on Sunday September 18th at Oracle Park, San Francisco. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers (100-44) vs. San Francisco Giants (69-76)
- Date: Sunday September 18th, 2022
- Time: 7:08 ET
- Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco
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Los Angeles Dodgers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Dodgers get set to take on the San Francisco Giants, with an overall record of 100-44, placing them 1st in the NL West division. In their 77 games on the road, the Dodgers have a strong record of 51-26. In their last game, the Dodgers picked up a 7-2 win over the Giants. So far, Los Angeles has won 34 out of their first 46 series, 34-10-2.
Los Angeles starter Andrew Heaney takes the mound with an overall record of 3-2. In his 12 appearances, Heaney has an ERA of 2.84. Andrew Heaney has shown the ability to limit base runners, as he has a WHIP of just 1.07. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .211 against him. Across his previous outings, Heaney has a SLG% allowed of .436. In total, he has given up 12 home runs. For the season, he has picked up 84 strikeouts on a K rate of 35.0%.
Entering today's action, Dodgers features the 1st ranked scoring unit, averaging 5.42 runs per game. Over their last 3 games, the team has an average run differential of 8. As a team, the Dodgers are batting a healthy .260, placing them 3rd in the league. For the season, 41.0% of the team's hits have been in the form of extra bases. The team has also been strong in the power department, averaging 1.37 home runs per game ranks 4th. To date, the team's barrel rate of 9.4% ranks near the top of the league. Los Angeles's offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 1st with an OBP of .337. While the team's wOBA is one of the best in the league at .341.
San Francisco Giants - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Los Angeles, the Giants have a record of just 69-76. This places the team 3rd in the NL West division. When playing at Oracle Park, the Giants have played well, posting a record of 39-35. In their previous games, San Francisco lost by a score of 7-2 to the Dodgers. Currently, the team has a below .500 record in their 48 series, coming in at 20-21-7.
For San Francisco, Alex Cobb will look to pick up a win over Los Angeles, as he has a record of 6-6. Heading into action, Cobb has an ERA of 3.69. Alex Cobb has had problems limiting base runners, made evident by a WHIP of 1.28. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.259). So far, Alex Cobb has a SLG% allowed .355, including giving up 9 home runs. Overall, Cobb has notched 133 strikeouts on a K rate of 25.0%.
On offense, San Francisco comes into the game averaging 4.33 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. In the team's last 3 contests, their run differential comes in at -7. Through 145 games, the Giants have the 24th ranked batting average at .230. For the season, 36.6% of the team's hits have been in the form of extra bases. Per game, the team is averaging 1.11 home runs, placing them 14th. Thus far, the team has put together an average rate similar to the league average (8.1%). Up to this point, San Francisco has been getting on base at a rate of .313, placing them 17th in all of baseball. The team is generating walks at a rate of 9.4%.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Dodgers vs. Giants
Heading into today's matchup between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the Dodgers are the heavy favorite at -184 on the moneyline. Los Angeles's implied win probability sits at 64.79%. The MLB predictive model shows Los Angeles having enough of an advantage to take them to cover the runline (-1.5).
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