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Dodgers vs Giants

Battle for NL West momentum tilts toward blue thunder

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers (56-39) VS GIants (52-43)

13 Jul 2025 | 4:05 PM ET | Oracle Park, San Francisco

San Francisco Giants
Moneyline Pick - Los Angeles Dodgers (-140): B

Los Angeles enters this series with positive momentum, having found a rhythm both at the plate and on the mound. Their recent stretch has highlighted lineup depth and timely hitting, while the bullpen has quietly tightened up during key late-inning spots. San Francisco, meanwhile, faces some instability, both in relief and overall form. Even with a top starter on the hill, the matchup leans toward L.A. due to their ability to string together productive at-bats and control tempo behind a more consistent pitching staff.

For bettors, the appeal lies in backing the more complete team during a stretch where playoff positioning begins to sharpen focus. The Dodgers' combination of recent success, lineup balance, and late-inning steadiness supports a pick on the road team to cover the number. While not without risk, the overall setup favors Los Angeles to deliver value.

This prediction gets a B grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 13/07/2025 at 9:14am

Over/Under Pick - Over 8, (+105): Grade B

The Dodgers and Giants clash in San Francisco with each side approaching the midseason mark eyeing playoff positioning. Los Angeles arrives with recent momentum on its side, while San Francisco looks to regain stability after back-to-back setbacks. With one team missing a key starter and the other dealing with lineup adjustments, depth will likely outweigh pitching in this matchup. Oracle Park’s summertime carry often rewards aggressive offenses, and recent meetings between these teams have seen several multi-run innings. Add in the fact that both bullpens have been stretched thin over the past week, and the stage is set for a scoring-friendly environment. Historical performance trends suggest the Giants’ starter could struggle to silence a potent Dodgers lineup, especially given his elevated ERA against them.

From a betting perspective, this total feels like it’s leaning low, considering the potential for early fireworks. It wouldn’t be surprising to see either team put up a big inning before the game settles into a bullpen battle. This isn’t a night to count on dominant pitching—so the smarter bet might be expecting a few crooked numbers to pile up. Given all the moving pieces and recent offensive flashes, the Over is the pick here, especially at plus money.

This prediction gets a B grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 13/07/2025 at 9:15am

Spread Pick - Los Angeles Dodgers, -1.5 (-122): B

In this Bay-Bridge matinee, the Dodgers bring recent momentum and a strong run differential edge into Oracle Park as they look to solidify their position atop the division. Los Angeles has flexed its depth all season, and a well-rested starting arm should allow them to lean on their pitching-to-defense pipeline effectively. On the other side, San Francisco enters shorthanded, facing lineup limitations that could impact their ability to string together rallies. The Giants’ starter will likely need to be nearly perfect, given the minimal run support he’s received of late. With the Dodgers excelling in games they win—owning the league’s best run differential in those contests—they appear poised to control the tempo.

This sets up nicely for a margin-based wager. The Dodgers' ability to pile on late runs makes the run line an appealing angle, especially with minimal juice. This pick also leans on the broader midseason dynamic: one team pushing to widen its lead, the other searching for stability. If Los Angeles gets ahead early, their bullpen and defensive structure should hold. Laying the run and a half here feels like a strong bet.

This prediction gets a B grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 13/07/2025 at 9:16am

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