MLB Predictions: Giants host Dodgers, will they win fourth straight? 5/15/17
Will the Giants win their fourth consecutive game on Monday night when they host National League West rival the Dodgers at 10:15PM ET?
The Odds
According to oddsmakers, the Dodgers are -150 money line favorites to win tonight’s game against the Giants. That makes host San Francisco a +135 money line underdog to win tonight at home.
As for the total, the number sits at 7.5 runs with Brandon McCarthy set to face Matt Cain in the pitching matchup.
Dodgers have had success with McCarthy on the hill
Los Angeles has won eight of McCarthy’s last eight starts overall, providing plenty of value for bettors. The club has also won four of McCarthy’s last five starts after allowing five runs or more in its previous game.
Continuing with the trends, the Dodgers have won eight of McCarthy’s last 11 starts versus National League West opponents. They’ve also won seven of his last 10 outings after scoring five runs or more in their previous game.
Giants have been a mixed bag with Cain
San Francisco has won five of Cain’s last six starts when its opponent scores five runs or more in its previous game. The Giants are also 7-3 in Cain’s last 10 home outings when facing a team with a winning record.
That said, the team is just 8-17 in Cain’s last 25 starts against the rest of National League West opponents. They’re also just 8-21 in his last 29 outings when he pitches the opener of a new series.
MLB Predictions
The Dodgers have dropped seven of their last 10 games against the Giants overall. They’ve also struggled to win in San Francisco, going 6-18 in their last 24 road games versus the Giants.
Bruce Bochy’s club is also playing better ball overall, winning four of its last five games. They took three of four against a hot Reds team over the weekend, including three straight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This team still has a long ways to go to climb out of the hole it dug itself, but perhaps the Giants are ready to get hot.
Monday MLB Prediction: San Francisco Giants +135
