Dodgers vs Giants Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 12

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  • The Dodgers are -160 favorites vs the Giants
  • Dodgers starting pitcher: Clayton Kershaw
  • Giants starting pitcher: Alexander Cobb
  • Watch the game on NBCS-BA

The Los Angeles Dodgers (-160) visit Oracle Park to take on the San Francisco Giants (+135) on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 9:45pm EDT in San Francisco.

The Dodgers are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+110).

The Dodgers vs Giants Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Dodgers are 6-6 against the spread (ATS), while the Giants are 5-6 ATS.

Dodgers vs. Giants Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Dodgers-1.5 +110O 7.5 -120-160
Giants +1.5 -135U 7.5 +100+135

Dodgers vs Giants Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Wednesday‘s MLB matchup with 64.6% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Dodgers and Giants and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Dodgers players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Dodgers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • David Peralta has hit the Hits Under in his last 5 games (+6.80 Units / 103% ROI)
  • James Outman has hit the Singles Under in 9 of his last 10 games (+6.60 Units / 31% ROI)
  • David Peralta has hit the Runs Under in his last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Freddie Freeman has hit the RBIs Under in 10 of his last 12 games (+5.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Austin Barnes has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 6 of his last 7 away games (+5.35 Units / 68% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Giants players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Giants Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Joc Pederson has hit the RBIs Over in 6 of his last 8 games (+7.40 Units / 93% ROI)
  • Mike Yastrzemski has hit the Total Bases Over in 8 of his last 9 games (+6.60 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Michael Conforto has hit the Runs Over in 6 of his last 7 games (+6.40 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Mike Yastrzemski has hit the Hits Over in 8 of his last 9 games (+6.40 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Joc Pederson has hit the Hits Over in his last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 53% ROI)

Giants vs Dodgers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Muncy 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Brandon Crawford 0.5 +800 0.5 -3000
Will Smith 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Bryce Johnson 0.5 +1050 0.5
Mike Yastrzemski 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000

Giants vs Dodgers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Muncy 0.5 -185 0.5 +140
Brandon Crawford 0.5 -150 0.5 +115
Will Smith 1.5 +160 1.5 -210
Bryce Johnson 0.5 -135 0.5 +100
Mike Yastrzemski 0.5 -160 0.5 +120

Giants vs Dodgers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Muncy 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Brandon Crawford 0.5 +280 0.5 -400
Will Smith 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Bryce Johnson 0.5 +350 0.5 -550
Mike Yastrzemski 0.5 +230 0.5 -350

Giants vs Dodgers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Cobb 5.5 +105 5.5 -140
Clayton Kershaw 6.5 -115 6.5 -115
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+6.00 Units / 61% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.85 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 games (+1.95 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 5 of their last 8 games (+1.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 8 games (+1.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games (+1.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 5 of their last 9 games (+1.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have covered the Run Line in 2 of their last 3 games (+1.05 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the Team Total Under in 2 of their last 3 games (+0.85 Units / 23% ROI)

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Dodgers have gone 6-6 against the Run Line (-0.2 Units / -1.53% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.7 Units / -20.66% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.45 Units / 3.36% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.4 Units / -10.69% ROI

Giants Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Giants have gone 5-6 against the Run Line (-3.05 Units / -19.18% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.95 Units / -14.72% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.55 Units / 4.6% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.7 Units / -13.88% ROI

Opposing hitters have a chase rate of 38% (124/327) against Clayton Kershaw when he’s behind in the count since the 2021 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 133 total IP; League Avg: 25% — 100th Percentile.

Clayton Kershaw has thrown his slider 57% of the time (209/364) when he’s behind in the count since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 68 total SL; League Avg: 20% — 100th Percentile.

Clayton Kershaw has thrown his slider 63% of the time (466/739) when he’s behind in the count since the 2021 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 133 total SL; League Avg: 19% — 100th Percentile.

Clayton Kershaw has allowed an OBP of just .211 (350 PA’s) versus hitters not batting 3-4-5 in the order since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 68 total IP; League Avg: .300 — 100th Percentile.

Giants Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball rate of 61% (286/465) against Alex Cobb since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 68 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 99th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 62% (178/286) against Alex Cobb in non-two strike counts since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 68 total IP; League Avg: 42% — 99th Percentile.

Left-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 63% (141/225) against Alex Cobb since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 68 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 100th Percentile.

Alex Cobb has thrown his changeup 54% of the time (44/82) vs left-handed batters this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 19% — 100th Percentile.

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Giants

The Dodgers are just 1-3 (.250) when underdogs since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .406.

The Dodgers are just 1-3 (.250) when moneyline underdogs of less than +150 since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .424.

The Dodgers are 5-44 (.102) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .046.

The Dodgers were 26-15 (.634) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams in 2022 — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .402.

Giants Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Giants are 51-57 (.472) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .267.

The Giants are 22-111 (.165) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .090.

The Giants were just 9-25 (.265) when moneyline underdogs of less than +150 in 2022 — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .421.

The Giants are just 12-28 (.300) when moneyline underdogs of less than +150 since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .420.

Dodgers hitters have chased 20% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

Dodgers hitters have drawn 18 walks in 100 PA’s (18%) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Dodgers hitters slugged .446 against RHP in 2022 — best in MLB; League Avg: .393.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of 1.101 (104 PA’s) when leading off an inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .731.

Giants hitters have 37 strikeouts in 96 PA’s (39%) against LHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Giants batted just .216 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game in 2022 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .265.

Giants hitters have an OPS of .864 (333 PA’s) against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .730.

Giants hitters have an OBP of .323 (9,024 PA’s) against RHP since the 2021 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .313.

Dodgers pitchers had an ERA of 2.54 (718.1 IP) on the road in 2022 — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.13.

Dodgers pitchers have walked 23 of 431 batters (5%) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Dodgers pitchers have an ERA of 2.81 (768.1 IP) on the road since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.17.

The Dodgers have allowed 3.13 runs per game (272/87) on the road since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.35.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 48% against Giants pitchers since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents had a groundball rate of 48% against Giants pitchers in 2022 — highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Giants pitchers have walked 884 of 12,475 batters (7%) since the 2021 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Giants pitchers since the 2021 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Giants vs. Dodgers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Roberto Pérez (Giants): Shoulder, D60
  • Luke Jackson (Giants): Elbow, D60
  • Austin Slater (Giants): Elbow, D10
  • Mitchell Haniger (Giants): Oblique, D10
  • Luis González (Giants): Back, D60
  • Thomas Szapucki (Giants): Left Arm, D60
  • Anthony Gonsolin (Dodgers): Ankle, D15
  • Gavin Lux (Dodgers): Knee, D60
  • Jonathon Feyereisen (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • Daniel Hudson (Dodgers): Knee, D15
  • James Nelson (Dodgers): Elbow, D15
  • Blake Treinen (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • Ryan Pepiot (Dodgers): Oblique, D15
  • Walker Buehler (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
  • Alexander Reyes (Dodgers): Shoulder, D15

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