Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants

Los Angeles is the stronger full-game side, though San Francisco’s home park and the volatility of one game keep this from being certain. The Dodgers are 97-62, scoring 4.97 runs and allowing 3.75 per game; the Giants are 65-94 and allow 4.71 per game. The listed starting-pitcher matchup also favors Los Angeles: Tarik Skubal has an 11-7 record with a 2.85 ERA and 0.99 WHIP, compared with Yunior Marte’s 4.66 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. Recent meetings add support, with the Dodgers taking the latest three by scores of 3-1, 10-4 and 8-2. San Francisco can benefit from being at Oracle Park, but its weaker run prevention leaves little room for error against the more effective Dodgers staff.