Jul 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports
- The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants at 10:10 p.m. ET Monday night for the first in a 4-game series.
- The Dodgers are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball with Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts running the show. The Giants are under .500 and have lost 6 of their last 10.
- See the best picks, odds and a prediction for Monday’s game below.
There’s a Golden State battle happening Monday night in Los Angeles between the Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, who come to LA after dropping their weekend series against the Colorado Rockies.
Los Angeles just completed the sweep of the Boston Red Sox on Sunday with a pair of home runs from Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani as an exclamation mark. The Dodgers enter tonight as one of the best teams on the planet.
Keep scrolling for a look at the latest odds, best player prop bets and a prediction for tonight’s game.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants Prediction
- SF vs. LAD pick: Dodgers -125
I think this is set to be a really, really good Game 1 in Los Angeles.
Blake Snell takes the mound for the Giants Monday, and though he’s struggled some to start with his new team, he’s been like his old self since returning from IL in early July. As we’ll get into a little bit later, Snell has excellent numbers against the Dodgers lineup throughout his career and is riding high on confidence from his last 2 outings.
Because of this, I don’t think Los Angeles walks away with this one. But the Dodgers are still the better hitting team and have the luxury of batting last, so I’ll take them in a close matchup. Dodgers moneyline at -125 is a better odds play than Giants +1.5 at -195, too.
Dodgers vs. Giants Odds
| Team | Runline | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Giants | +1.5 (-195) | +105 | O 8.5 (-105) |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | -1.5 (+162) | -125 | U 8.5 (-115) |
Odds above via Caesars Sportsbook. Check out our Caesars Promo Code for a look at one of the best welcome offers in the business.
As you can see, the Dodgers are slight home favorites for Monday night’s California showdown. Los Angeles sits at -125 ML with San Francisco odds at +105 to win outright. The Dodgers are -1.5 runline favorites, per usual, and hold +162 odds to win by 2 or more runs.
San Francisco is the favorite to win or keep the game within a run at +1.5 (-192).
The Over/Under for this matchup has been set at 8.5 per Caesars, with the under just slightly favored. This will be the 9th time the Giants and Dodgers play this season, and 7 of those matchups went over this total.
Giants vs. Dodgers Best Value Player Props (July 22)
| Player Props (Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) | Odds |
|---|---|
| Blake Snell over 6.5 Ks | +110 |
| Blake Snell over 14.5 outs | -165 |
| Shohei Ohtani over 0.5 hits | -190 |
All odds above via DraftKings Sportsbook.
Snell’s numbers against this Dodgers lineup are unreal. He has 58 strikeouts in 144 at-bats against the Dodgers all-time, and even though he hasn’t faced this lineup this season he’s been strong lately. Snell has allowed 2 hits and 0 earned runs across his last 12 innings of work since returning from IL (Minnesota + Toronto).
This line is a perfect pair with the above pick for Snell, who has lasted 5 innings in 2 straight games since returning from injury. He’s throwing with confidence right now.
Ohtani has only faced Snell twice, but he’s batting .500 with a double and an RBI with no strikeouts. Oh, and he’s Shohei Ohtani needing just 1 hit, something he’s done in 11 of his last 12 games. The odds aren’t the most exciting, I know, but it’s a strong leg to a parlay.
Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Down South and contributor with SBD!
The San Francisco Giants will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 22nd in what is sure to be an exciting matchup between two of the top teams in the National League West. Both teams have been playing well this season, with the Giants currently leading the division and the Dodgers not far behind.
When it comes to predictions for this game, it’s always tough to say for sure who will come out on top. Both teams have strong pitching staffs and potent lineups, so it could really go either way. However, the Giants have been playing particularly well at home this season, so they may have a slight edge in this matchup.
As for picks to target in this game, one player to keep an eye on is Giants’ first baseman Brandon Belt. Belt has been swinging a hot bat lately and has been a key contributor to the Giants’ success this season. He could be a good pick to target for a home run or RBI in this game.
On the Dodgers’ side, outfielder Mookie Betts is always a player to watch. Betts is a dynamic player who can impact the game in multiple ways, whether it’s with his bat, his speed on the basepaths, or his defense in the outfield. He could be a good pick to target for a stolen base or a multi-hit game in this matchup.
When it comes to player props, one prop to consider targeting is the over/under on total runs scored in the game. Both teams have strong offenses and could put up some runs in this game, so taking the over on total runs scored could be a good bet.
Overall, the Giants vs Dodgers matchup on July 22nd is sure to be a thrilling game between two top teams in the NL West. Keep an eye on players like Brandon Belt and Mookie Betts for potential big performances, and consider targeting the over on total runs scored for a player prop bet. It should be a game that fans won’t want to miss!
