Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants Picks and Predictions June 13th 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants June 13th 2025

The San Francisco Giants are set to play against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Friday, June 13, 2025. The game will start at 10:10 PM under overcast clouds with a light breeze. Fans can catch the action on NBCS.

The Giants, managed by Bob Melvin, have a record of 40-29 this season. They are currently 1 game behind in the NL West. The Dodgers, managed by Dave Roberts, hold a record of 41-28. Both teams are looking to improve their division standings in this night game.

Giants vs Dodgers Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
• Venue: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA
• Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
• Betting Odds: Dodgers MoneyLine -169, Giants MoneyLine +141

The Giants Can Win If…

The San Francisco Giants lost a close game to the Colorado Rockies on June 12th, 2025, with a score of 8-7. Despite the loss, Dominic Smith had a strong performance, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Hayden Birdsong pitched six innings, giving up three earned runs and striking out six batters.

The Giants have a solid pitching staff, which ranks second in the league with a 3.17 ERA. They are also first in the league for fewest home runs allowed, giving up only 48 this season. Logan Webb, their starting pitcher for the next game, has a 2.58 ERA and has struck out 10 batters in a game this season.

Offensively, the Giants have shown power with 65 home runs this season, ranking 18th in the league. Wilmer Flores leads the team with 11 home runs and 51 RBIs. With players like Heliot Ramos and Jung Hoo Lee, who have batting averages of .295 and .275 respectively, the Giants have the potential to put up runs against the Dodgers.

The Dodgers Can Win If…

The Los Angeles Dodgers head into their next game with momentum after a 5-2 win against the San Diego Padres. Ben Casparius started strong, allowing just one earned run over four innings. Key hitters like Teoscar Hernández and Michael Conforto contributed with home runs, helping the Dodgers secure the win.

The Dodgers’ offensive stats this season are impressive, with a league-leading batting average of .265. They also rank second in on-base percentage and slugging percentage. Their ability to hit home runs, with 105 so far this season, makes them a strong threat in any game.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound for the Dodgers, bringing a solid ERA of 2.20 into the game. His WHIP of 1.00 shows his ability to limit base runners, which will be crucial against the Giants. With players like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman in the lineup, the Dodgers have the firepower needed to win.

The Lean

The Dodgers are favored to win with a moneyline of -169. They have a strong batting average of .265, ranking 1st, and a solid ERA of 3.17, ranking 2nd. The Giants have a moneyline of +141 and a lower batting average of .233, ranking 18th. Based on these stats, the recommendation is to pick the Dodgers to win straight up, with a projected score of Dodgers 5, Giants 3.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Dodgers have a high slugging percentage of .457, ranking 2nd, while the Giants have a slugging percentage of .373, ranking 22nd. Considering the Dodgers’ strong offense and the Giants’ weaker pitching with an ERA of 4.16, ranked 21st, the recommendation is to take the over. The projected total is 8 runs.

Future Odds Shifting?

See Updated MLB Futures

Get Free Trial

At Long Last, Dodgers and Giants Renew Historic Rivalry

It’s mid-June, and one of baseball’s most storied rivalries is finally set to begin. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants will meet for the first time this season on Friday night in Los Angeles, with first place in a crowded NL West on the line.

A Duel of Aces to Kick Things Off

The series opener features a marquee pitching matchup that promises to be a classic. The Dodgers will send their ace, Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-4, 2.20 ERA), to the mound. Yamamoto is coming off a brilliant performance where he tossed six scoreless innings. The Giants will counter with their own ace, right-hander Logan Webb (5-5, 2.58 ERA), who was masterful in his last start with 10 strikeouts and no walks. This elite duel is the main event on the scores and odds board.

Giants’ New Look Has Brought New Results

The Giants enter this series with a new identity. After a recent roster shuffle aimed at sparking the offense, the team ripped off a seven-game winning streak. A key part of that has been veteran Dominic Smith, who was signed last week and is already providing high-quality at-bats.

“He’s been great,” Giants manager Bob Melvin said. “Not trying to do too much and then if you get a pitch you can drive, he can hit the ball out of the ballpark too.” However, the Giants are now dealing with adversity, having just lost star third baseman Matt Chapman to the injured list.

Dodgers Look for Offensive Consistency

While the Dodgers sit atop the division, they are still looking for their offense to fire on all cylinders. Key slugger Teoscar Hernandez, who hit a big three-run homer in their last win, admitted he’s still trying to find his timing after a recent injury.

“It’s hard to think (about) timing and pitch selection and trying to do things in the middle of the game, in big at-bats,” Hernandez said. How manager Dave Roberts handles his lineup is a constant topic in our expert betting guide.

With just one game separating these two MLB teams in the standings, this series is critical. To see who our experts think will win the highly anticipated opener, check out our daily MLB picks.