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Dodgers vs. Giants Betting 2020 Baseball Opening Day Thursday, July 23

Giants vs. Dodgers 2020 MLB Betting Opening game

Forever joined at the hip are the arch-rival Dodgers and Giants. Both teams began within the metropolitan New York area in the late 1800s.  Extending the relationship was their western move to California in 1958.  Such as these ties lend to Los Angeles and San Francisco’s historic baseball betting status.  Despite the fact that these rivals are currently at different plateaus.  Los Angeles is the odds on favorite to win the 2020 World Series.  San Francisco has been condemned as a last-place rebuilding team.

San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Information

Date: Thursday, June 23, 2020
Time: 10 p.m. ET
Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
TV Coverage: ESPN

San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Odds

Team SP/RL TOTAL ML
Giants +1½ (+115) 8 (-105) +255
Dodgers -1½ (-135) 8 (-115) -280
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San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers CashBet Odds Analysis

On the whole, it’s no surprise that the Dodgers are prohibitive favorites with the sportsbook odds.  LA has won seven consecutive National League West titles.  In 2019 the Dodgers posted 106 wins.  By contrast, the Giants are coming off three straight losing seasons.  Projections for the 2020 season call for more of the same.

Probable Starting Pitchers and Relievers

Right-hander Johnny Cueto is expected to make the start for the Giants.  On this occasion, Cueto tries to relaunch a career that has been stalled for three seasons.  Cueto has pitched only 69 innings the past two campaigns. Previously he went 18-5 with a 2.70 earned run average in 2016.  That was his last full season.

Left-hander Clayton Kershaw will make his ninth opening day start in the last 10 years for the Dodgers.  Kershaw was 16-5 with a 3.03 earned run average in 2019.  Since 2011 he has been a National League All-Star every season except 2018.

Closer Kenley Jansen was a mixed bag for 2019.  To show he saved 33 games with a 5-3 record.  Problematic was a 3.71 earned run average and WHIP of 1.06.  Those are numbers too high for a closer.  Jansen was a National League All-Star from 2016 through 2018.  And was Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year in 2016 and 2017.

Dodgers Open as Massive 2020 National League Chalk

First in the National League for payroll and a record of success make the Dodgers Betting on baseball chalk.  RF Cody Bellinger was the 2019 NL Most Valuable Player.  Bellinger hit 47 home runs with 121 runs and 115 runs batted in.  Owing to that are expectations over the top for him to carry Los Angeles.  Mookie Betts arrival from the Red Sox adds to the Dodger hype.

A Giant Rebuild Continues for San Francisco  

Controversial manager Gabe Kapler will make his MLB betting for the Giants.  Cause by a volatile two years as Phillies manager is Kapler facing scrutiny and doubts.

Giants at Dodgers Betting Trends

 The Giants are:

6-7 in their last 13 away games, 7-4 over the total on the road, 7-13 in their last 20 games vs. the Dodgers, 6-3 over the total vs. Los Angeles, 15-5 in their last 20 road games vs. the National League West, 4-9-1 under the total at National League West opponents

The Dodgers are: 

12-8 at in their last 20 home games, 7-5 over the total at Dodger Stadium, 10-4 in their last 14 games at Dodger Stadium vs. the National League West, 6-4 over the total at home vs. National League West opponents, 11-6 in their last 17 home games against the Giants, 6-3 over the total at Dodger Stadium vs. the Giants

San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers Free Pick  

On this occasion, we have strong pitching and hitters that may be stale.  The nearly five-month delay to start the season may give pitchers an early edge.  Thus, the under brings potential Betting on MLB value.

CashBet Giants at Dodgers Best Bet:  Under the Total

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