- Matchup: San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: Spectrum SportsNet LA
- Betting Odds: San Francisco (+125) Los Angeles (-150)
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This Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers (24-18) will host the San Francisco Giants (18-24) at Dodger Stadium. With San Francisco at +125 and Los Angeles at -150, the over/under is set at 8 runs. The starting pitchers slated for this matchup are Landen Roupp and Emmet Sheehan.
The Giants have recorded 74 doubles this season and have hit 30 home runs. San Francisco boasts a slugging percentage of .369, striking out 331 times while drawing just 87 walks. On average, the Giants score 3.5 runs per game, ranking them last in the MLB. With 140 RBIs and 349 hits, their season batting average stands at .244, along with a team on-base percentage of .292.
The Giants hold a K/BB ratio of 2.06, with a collective WHIP of 1.33. Their pitchers have allowed 42 home runs and 183 runs (16th in the MLB). San Francisco has given up 334 hits (averaging 8.0 per 9 innings) and holds an earned run total of 166. With an earned run average of 3.98 (13th in MLB), the Giants have struck out 338 batters while walking 164. Their FIP for the season stands at 4.18.
Giants relievers have faced runners on base 43 times, appearing in 26 high-pressure scenarios. This bullpen has achieved 24 holds this season (14th in Baseball). With a 61.5% save rate, they’ve entered 37 save opportunities, succeeding in 8 and failing 5 times. Their relief pitchers have inherited 60 base runners, with 26.7% scoring. A total of 138 relief pitchers have taken the mound for the Giants this season.
The Giants convert 70.4% of balls in play into outs over 3,378 innings, ranking 13th in the league. They’ve registered 1,126 putouts, 421 assists, and 23 errors, giving them a fielding percentage of .985, ranking 22nd in the majors with 44 double plays.
Roupp (career record of 13-12) has a FIP of 3.54 after facing 870 rival batters. He’s allowed 185 hits (8.3 hits per 9 innings) and issued 90 walks, with an ERA of 3.60 (80 earned runs). With a WHIP of 1.374 and 200 innings pitched, Roupp has recorded 200 strikeouts throughout his MLB career.
This season, the Los Angeles Dodgers boast an on-base percentage of .342 and a batting average of .263. They’ve struck out 335 times (21st in MLB) and have accumulated 371 hits. The Dodgers have hit 55 home runs with 195 RBIs. Their team slugging percentage is .430, averaging 4.95 runs per game (7th in the league) and have hit 68 doubles, along with 164 walks and 208 runs.
Los Angeles pitchers maintain a WHIP of 1.141 and a FIP of 3.63 this season. Their K/BB ratio is 9.10 (374 strikeouts against 120 walks), ranking 4th in the league for total hits allowed with 302. They’ve allowed 40 home runs and give up 3.62 runs per 9 innings (3rd in MLB). So far this year, the Dodgers have conceded 149 runs, leading to a team ERA of 3.48 (143 earned runs).
The Dodgers’ relief pitchers have an inherited score percentage of 29.5% out of their 44 inherited base runners. In high-leverage situations, they’ve been utilized 36 times, with 26 appearances involving runners on base. In 35 save opportunities, the Dodgers have recorded 21 holds and 5 blown saves. Their 64.3% save rate places them 16th in MLB, and they have dispatched 129 bullpen pitchers this season.
Defensively, the Dodgers have turned 25 double plays and maintain a fielding percentage of .990 (4th in MLB). With 342 assists, 14 errors, and 1,110 putouts this season, the Dodgers hold a defensive efficiency rating of 72.0% (4th in professional baseball).
Sheehan (12-5 career record) carries a 4.01 ERA and allows 7.1 hits per nine innings. His K/BB ratio is 3.38, and he has faced 691 batters through his MLB tenure. With 75 earned runs conceded, he holds a WHIP of 1.134 and a FIP of 3.9. Throughout his career, Sheehan has permitted 133 hits while achieving 196 strikeouts in 168 innings.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB game against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on San Francisco (+125)
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