Pick details
| MATCHUP | San Francisco Giants | Los Angeles Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 64-89 | 93-60 |
| Spread | +1.5 114 | -1.5 -137 |
| Moneyline | +248 | -313 |
| Total | Over 8 (-109) | Under 8 (-110) |
| Where | Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California | |
| When | Friday, September 18, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:10 PM EDT | |
| TV | Apple TV | |
San Francisco Giants Betting Preview
The San Francisco Giants enter Friday’s contest with a 64-89 overall record (4th in the National League West) and a dreadful 28-50 mark on the road. The Giants offense has been inconsistent this season. San Francisco has compiled 649 runs scored (23rd in MLB), 252 doubles, 175 home runs and a .248 team batting average which ranks tenth in Major League Baseball.The Giants arrive at tonight’s game in above average form. San Francisco has won two consecutive games, including a 10-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals three days ago.
The San Francisco Giants will turn to left hander Cesar Perdomo in this game. In three appearances made in 2026, Perdomo has compiled a 0-1 win-loss record, a 3.68 ERA, a 1.36 WHIP and 11 strikeouts in 14.2 innings pitched. Cesar Perdomo struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five earned runs, while surrendering ten hits and two walks in the San Diego Padres 7-6 defeat of the San Francisco Giants last week.
Shifting our focus to the San Francisco offense, the Giants lineup features designated hitter Rafael Devers. Devers has compiled a team leading 37 home runs (6th in MLB), a .258 batting average, 36 doubles, 98 RBIs and an .865 OPS.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter Friday’s contest with a 93-60 overall record (1st in the National League West) and a 47-28 mark at home. The Dodgers have won three of the team’s last four games played this season.The Dodgers will start right hander Tyler Glasnow in this contest. In 11 starts made in 2026, Glasnow has compiled a 4-1 win-loss record, a 3.50 ERA, a 0.97 WHIP and 77 strikeouts in 61.2 innings pitched. Tyler Glasnow arrives at this contest in subpar form, allowing four earned runs or more in two of his last three starts made this season.
Turning our attention to the Los Angeles offense, the Dodgers lineup features Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. Ohtani has tallied 30 home runs, 80 RBIs, a .277 batting average and a robust .902 OPS which ranks fifth in Major League Baseball. Freeman has compiled a .293 batting average (10th in MLB), 16 home runs, 66 RBIs, 32 doubles and an .818 OPS.
Why the San Francisco Giants will win.
• Current form. The San Francisco Giants arrive at this contest on the heels of a two-game winning streak.• Starting pitching. Cesar Perdomo has compiled a 3.68 ERA, a 1.36 WHIP and 11 strikeouts in 14.2 innings pitched.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win.
• Home field advantage. The Dodgers have compiled a 47-28 record at home.• Starting pitching. In 11 starts made in 2026, Tyler Glasnow has compiled a 4-1 win-loss record, a 3.50 ERA, a 0.97 WHIP and 77 strikeouts in 61.2 innings pitched.
