Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants 6/29/24 – On Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Oracle Park in Los Angeles is one of the most eagerly-awaited matchups in Major League Baseball. The Dodgers, boasting an impressive 50-31 record, are looking to further cement their standing, while San Francisco is hoping to disrupt that momentum and find themselves back towards an even .500 record. As bettors look for best betting websites this matchup promises both strategic depth and fierce competition between two long standing franchises.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants 6/29/24
| When: | Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 7:15 PM ET |
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| Where: | Oracle Park |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants 6/29/24
| Team | RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Dodgers | TBD | TBD | TBD |  |
| Giants | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
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— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 27, 2024
Betting odds for this match have yet to be set in stone; however, given Los Angeles’ strong performance this season and San Francisco’s difficulties, odds could shift in favor of Los Angeles. Bettors should pay attention as spread and moneyline odds evolve; looking out for any opportunities where market might overvalue Giants resiliency or overestimate Dodgers away game dominance.
Tyler Glasnow (8-5, 2.88 ERA) vs. Spencer Howard (1-1, 3.80 ERA)
Tyler Glasnow has proven his status as one of the premier pitchers in Major League Baseball this season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, boasting an ERA of 2.88 and WHIP of just 0.87 in 100 innings pitched so far. Not only can he prevent runs but his remarkable strikeout rate has reached 135 strikeouts so far! Additionally, Glasnow’s ratio of strikeouts to walks (135:25) showcases his precision and control on the mound; making it difficult for opposing batters to gain ground; further highlighted by limited home runs (11 out of total 100 innings pitched), further solidifies his role as key contributor in the LA Dodgers pitching lineup.
Spencer Howard of the San Francisco Giants has had a more modest campaign this season as evidenced by his 1-1 record and 3.80 ERA over 21.1 innings pitched, coupled with his 1.69 WHIP which indicates an inability to keep batters off base when facing such powerful lineups as those found within Los Angeles Dodgers lineups. Though these challenges exist, Howard does show signs of his potential strikeout capabilities; although limited innings pitched this season suggest his role remains in question in Giants rotation; particularly apparent by 27 hits and 9 walks seen during those brief appearances this season alone!
Dominant Dodgers: A Closer Look at LA’s Lineup
The Dodgers have maintained an average batting average of .256 with an impressive slugging percentage of .440 due to hitting 110 homers so far this season. Their on-base percentage (OBP) of .336 shows consistent ability to get players on base; potentially challenging Howard with his hit/walk balance issues. Furthermore, Glasnow’s pitching staff has managed to restrict opponents to only an.215% average against them during games!
Giants’ Struggle and Strategy
San Francisco’s team statistics paint an overall picture of moderate struggle while simultaneously showing great promise. Their average batting average stands at .246, slugging percentage drops below the .384 threshold but their OBP still manages to get runners on base at an impressive pace; pitching staff must improve as aggressive Dodger hitters may exploit any slip ups in control or power from them.
Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
LA Dodgers are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Dodgers are 21-18 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Dodgers’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 21 of Dodgers’ 40 last games at home
San Francisco Giants Betting Trends
Giants are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
San Francisco Giants are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Giants are 17-24 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Giants’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 17 of Giants’ 39 last games at home
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants Betting Picks
Based on their consistent performance and Glasnow’s dominance on the mound, the Dodgers seem like an obvious pick in this matchup. But keep an open mind; Giants recent trend of hitting totals over, combined with their ability to get on base suggests there may be value in betting for higher-scoring games than initially appears likely.
The MLB betting predictions favor the Dodgers for victory and possibly covering the spread, while keeping an eye on any total going OVER in case the Giants can capitalize on any weak spots in their bullpen. An exciting game could await thanks to an excellent starting pitcher facing a potentially resilient underdog team in an exciting contest!
Score Prediction: Dodgers 5, Giants 3.
