Sunday Night Baseball: Dodgers Host the Giants

Dodgers Look to Salvage Split

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants in the season opener of Sunday Night Baseball. First pitch is scheduled for 8:37 pm EST. ESPN will have the coverage at the conclusion of the NCAA Women's National Championship Game.

Oddsmakers have the Dodgers as a -180-moneyline favorite. The total is at 7.5 Under -115.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Chris Stratton (2017: 4-4, 3.68 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Rich Hill (2017: 12-8, 3.32)

Dodgers have to get Offense Going

After being held scoreless in their first two games, the Los Angeles Dodgers put five runs on the board last night. They will look to earn a split of their four-game series against the visiting San Francisco Giants on Sunday.

Kenta Maeda struck out 10 over five innings in Saturday's 5-0 victory as the Dodgers recorded their first win following back-to-back 1-0 losses.

The Dodgers' pitching staff has a 0.67 ERA through three games. They sure could use some offensive support from players such as Yasiel Puig, Cody Bellinger and Logan Forsythe. The sluggers are a combined 0-for-28 to open the season.

Closer Kenley Jansen wasn't needed Saturday, but his velocity was a hot topic after his cutter was clocked a tad slower than usual on Friday. He allowed Joe Panik's solo blast in the ninth inning.

Hill had a rough spring. He had a 7.30 ERA across 12 1/3 innings in four spring training games. That includes a rough five-inning stint against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. The 38-year-old has battled blister problems over the past two years. He did post a 3.31 ERA in his final 23 starts last season.

Hill is 5-2 with a 2.43 ERA in 11 career starts versus the Giants. This is including 2-0 with a 1.62 ERA in three turns last season.

Giants are a Question Mark for 2018

There are few few concerns in the Giants' bullpen. Hunter Strickland has taken over for Mark Melancon after his right elbow problems. He has led a rejuvenated group that hasn't allowed a run over nine innings in the first three games.

The bullpen has been surprisingly sharp, but the Giants are 1-for-21 with runners in scoring position. Newcomer Evan Longoria is hitless in his first 11 at-bats.

Stratton earned a spot in the rotation after posting a 3.29 ERA over 27 1/3 at the end of last season. He drawing raves for his improved curveball. The 27-year-old native of Mississippi owns a 1-1 record and 6.75 ERA in three career games (two starts) against the Dodgers.

Dodgers MLB Betting Trends

Team	Type	Trend	Hit%	O/U	Push.	W/L
Los Angeles Dodgers	Home	Over is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 games with the total set at 6.5 or lower.	85.70% (7)	6|1	0	|
Los Angeles Dodgers	Home	Under is 11-2-3 in Dodgers last 16 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200.	84.60% (16)	2|11	3	|
San Francisco Giants	Away	Under is 5-1-1 in Giants last 7 games as a road underdog of +201 or greater.	83.30% (7)	1|5	1	|
San Francisco Giants	Away	Over is 5-1-1 in Giants last 7 road games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.	83.30% (7)	5|1	1	|
Los Angeles Dodgers	Home	Dodgers are 5-1 in Hills last 6 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.	83.30% (6)	|	0	5|1
Los Angeles Dodgers	Home	Dodgers are 5-1 in Hills last 6 home starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.	83.30% (6)	|	0	5|1
San Francisco Giants	Away	Giants are 5-1 in Strattons last 6 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.	83.30% (6)	|	0	5|1
Los Angeles Dodgers	Home	Over is 4-1-2 in Dodgers last 7 home games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.	80.00% (7)	4|1	2	|
San Francisco Giants	Away	Over is 4-1-1 in Giants last 6 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.	80.00% (6)	0|3	1	|
Los Angeles Dodgers	Home	Under is 4-1 in Hills last 5 starts as a favorite of -151 to -200.	80.00% (5)	1|4	0	|
Los Angeles Dodgers	Home	Over is 4-1 in Hills last 5 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150.	80.00% (5)	4|1	0	|
Los Angeles Dodgers	Home	Dodgers are 4-1 in Hills last 5 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.	80.00% (5)	|	0	4|1

Giants MLB Betting Trends

San Francisco Giants	Away	Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150.	80.00% (5)	1|4	0	|
San Francisco Giants	Away	Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games with the total set at 6.5 or lower.	80.00% (5)	6|1	0	|
San Francisco Giants	Away	Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.	80.00% (5)	|	0	1|4
Los Angeles Dodgers	Home	Dodgers are 85-23 in their last 108 games as a home favorite of -201 or greater.	78.70% (108)	|	0	85|23
Los Angeles Dodgers	Home	Dodgers are 7-2 in Hills last 9 starts as a favorite of -201 or greater.	77.80% (9)	|	0	7|2
Los Angeles Dodgers	Home	Dodgers are 49-15 in their last 64 games as a favorite of -201 or greater.	76.60% (64)	|	0	49|15
San Francisco Giants	Away	Under is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 games as a favorite of -201 or greater.	75.00% (5)	1|3	1	|
Los Angeles Dodgers	Home	Under is 18-6-3 in Dodgers last 27 games as a favorite of -151 to -200.	75.00% (27)	6|18	3	|
San Francisco Giants	Away	Over is 12-4 in Giants last 16 games as a favorite of -110 to -150.	75.00% (16)	3|8	0	|
San Francisco Giants	Away	Under is 9-3 in Giants last 12 games as a road favorite of -201 or greater.	75.00% (12)	3|9	0	|
Los Angeles Dodgers	Home	Dodgers are 41-14 in their last 55 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200.	74.50% (55)	|	0	41|14
Los Angeles Dodgers	Home	Dodgers are 64-22 in their last 86 home games with the total set at 6.5 or lower.	74.40% (86)	|	0	64|22

 

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