Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Prediction: the Giants Won't Just Give Up

Another series in one of MLB's premier rivalries between Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants begins in Los Angeles. Let's pick a few bets on the first game.

The last time the rivals met at Oracle Park in San Francisco was in the first half of June. And the Dodgers lost all three games. That didn't change the tournament placing - the Dodgers will likely outscore their NL West opponents one way or another. But facing the Giants is valuable for Dave Roberts's team. It's unlikely that Los Angeles will simply let June's failure at Oracle go to waste.

Mitch White will pitch for the Dodgers in the first game of their home series with San Francisco, 1-2 and a 4.20 ERA in 13 games this season, only eight of which the pitcher has spent as a starter.

Gabe Kapler's team is having a very tough season. San Francisco ranks only eighth in the National League standings having lost 50% of their games, 48-43. The last series before the All-Star break showed that it's too early to write the Giants off this season. San Francisco defeated one of the strongest teams of conference Milwaukee - 2:3, 8:5, 2:1, 9:5. The Giants confirmed their top class.

Carlos Rodon will pitch for San Francisco in the first game of the series at Dodger Stadium, 8-5 and with a 2.66 ERA in 18 starts this season.

Mitch White's role suggests that the Dodgers don't have much hope of winning the first game of their series with San Francisco. The Giants have finally beaten an equally ranked opponent, having handled Milwaukee, and will surely do everything to extend their winning streak in the upcoming game at the Dodger Stadium. In addition, the Giants have Carlos Rodon in the starting pitcher's mound, who has gained excellent form and won 4 of their last 7 games, including against Los Angeles Dodgers (2:0). The prediction is a win for San Francisco.

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