Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants: Preview, Predictions and Picks for June 29, 2024

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Jun 29, 2024 6:16 AM
The San Francisco Giants look to build on their series lead as they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park on Saturday, June 29th at 7:15 PM. Despite the Giants' mediocre 40-43 overall record, they've fared well at home with a 24-18 record, which could spell trouble for the Dodgers who are 26-16 on the road. The Dodgers will aim to even the series against their NL West rivals.
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Dodgers vs Giants statistics

Stat Dodgers Giants
Hits 712 (5th) 676 (11th)
Batting Average .255 (5th) .244 (14th)
Runs Batted In 394 (2nd) 343 (14th)
Runs 409 (Tied-3rd) 358 (14th)
Home Runs 111 (3rd) 80 (16th)
Walks 313 (2nd) 269 (8th)
Stolen Bases 48 (Tied-17th) 25 (30th)
Strikeouts 665 (Tied-17th) 668 (Tied-15th)
Pitches 12627 (1st) 12107 (8th)

San Francisco Giants recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/28/24 vs Los Angeles Dodgers W 5-3
6/27/24 vs Chicago Cubs L 5-3 F/10
6/26/24 vs Chicago Cubs W 4-3
6/25/24 vs Chicago Cubs W 5-1
6/24/24 vs Chicago Cubs W 5-4

Los Angeles Dodgers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/28/24 @ San Francisco Giants L 5-3
6/26/24 @ Chicago White Sox W 4-0
6/25/24 @ Chicago White Sox W 4-3
6/24/24 @ Chicago White Sox W 3-0
6/22/24 vs Los Angeles Angels W 7-2

Dodgers vs Giants predictions

Heading into the game, all eyes are likely to be on Dodgers' standout Shohei Ohtani, who has been tearing up the league with a batting average of .322 and 25 home runs to his name. Expect him to continue his blistering pace, possibly adding another homer or two, especially given his knack for thriving under pressure. Another Dodger to watch is Freddie Freeman, whose consistent contact at the plate—boasting a .917 hitting probability—might see him driving in crucial runs. Tyler Glasnow, taking the mound, should also deliver a strong performance. With an impressive ERA of 2.88 this season and over 135 strikeouts, he’s anticipated to keep the Giants' hitters guessing and rack up more K's tonight.

On the Giants' side, Matt Chapman, despite a more modest batting average of .235, has shown power with 10 home runs, suggesting he might be a game-changer with a timely hit. Keep an eye on Luis Matos as well; his ability to get on base might set the stage for some scoring opportunities if he can connect. Erik Miller, taking the pitching duties for the Giants, comes in with a higher ERA at 3.79 compared to Glasnow, indicating he may face some challenges against the heavy-hitting Dodgers lineup. However, his knack for striking out opponents—43 K's in 38 innings—shouldn't be underestimated as he tries to stifle the Dodgers' offensive firepower.

Considering the form and firepower of both teams, the Dodgers seem poised to take the lead in this match-up. Their robust lineup and Glasnow's dominance on the mound provide them with the edge over the Giants. While San Francisco will no doubt put up a resilient fight, especially at Oracle Park, the Dodgers’ offensive depth and pitching strength might just be too much for the Giants to handle in this encounter. Overall, expect a competitive game with the Dodgers likely walking away with a win, adding to their impressive season tally.

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Dodgers vs Giants game info

Venue Oracle Park
Location San Francisco, California
First pitch Sat 7:15 PM
TV FOX
Temperature 56°
Chance of Rain 0%

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