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Author: Luke Hovhanesian
Jul 24, 2024 10:00 AM
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Tuesday Night Baseball
As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to host the San Francisco Giants, all signs point to another victory for the home team.
The Dodgers have dominated this matchup at home, boasting a flawless 3-0 record against the Giants this season.
Facing a struggling pitcher, the Dodgers are well-positioned to secure another win.
Key Insights:
- Recent Dominance: The Dodgers have triumphed in 7 of their last 10 encounters with the Giants.
- Home Advantage: Los Angeles has covered the spread in all 3 home games against San Francisco in 2024.
- Pitching Struggles: San Francisco’s starter, Blake Snell, has had a tough season, with an 0-3 record and a 6.31 ERA.
- High-Scoring Games: The Over has hit in 7 of the 9 meetings between these teams this season.
San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers Predictions & Tips
Head-to-Head:
The Dodgers currently lead the regular season series 7-3.
Despite a recent 10-4 win by the Giants on June 30, Los Angeles has consistently held the upper hand.
San Francisco Giants Form:
The Giants are coming off a win but have struggled recently, losing 7 of their last 11 games.
Their difficulties began in Cleveland, where they lost two consecutive games after a 4-2 victory in the series opener.
They briefly found success at home against Toronto but couldn't maintain momentum, dropping the next two games.
In a series against Minnesota, the Giants won the opener 7-1 but split the remaining games, losing 4-2 before clinching a 3-2 victory.
Their form continued to waver in Colorado, where they lost the first two games 7-3 and 4-3, narrowly avoiding a sweep with a 3-2 win.
Los Angeles Dodgers Form:
The Dodgers have regained their stride after the All-Star break, sweeping Boston at home. Before the break, Los Angeles was in a slump, losing 6 of their previous 7 games.
The downturn began with a 9-2 home defeat to Milwaukee and worsened with a sweep in Philadelphia.
The Dodgers managed a 4-3 win in Detroit but suffered further losses to the Tigers before the break.
Post-break, the Dodgers rebounded strongly, defeating Boston in three consecutive games with scores of 4-1, 7-6, and 9-6.
Verdict:
Given their dominant home performance against the Giants this season and Blake Snell's ongoing struggles on the mound, the Los Angeles Dodgers are favored to secure another victory in this matchup.
Expect the Dodgers to capitalize on their momentum and extend their winning streak over San Francisco.
