Baseball’s best rivalries often brew beneath the bright lights of Dodger Stadium, and Friday night offers a marquee pitching duel as the San Francisco Giants roll into Los Angeles to face the Dodgers. With both clubs chasing postseason positioning, the matchup features two of the National League’s premier arms—Logan Webb and Yoshinobu Yamamoto—dueling in what promises to be a low-scoring chess match.
While the Dodgers own one of baseball’s deepest lineups, the Giants bring grit and consistency behind their ace. The big question: can San Francisco muster enough offense to back up Webb against a pitcher who’s quickly emerging as one of MLB’s elite?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers
10:10 p.m. ET, Friday, June 13, 2025
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Giants vs. Dodgers Betting Odds
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bovada.lv, the Dodgers are -165 moneyline favorites to beat the Giants, who are +140 to pull off the upset. The total, meanwhile, sits at 7.5 runs.
Giants vs. Dodgers Public Betting: Bettors Leaning Chicago
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 66% of the bets are on the Dodgers’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Pitching Matchup Breakdown
Logan Webb (RHP, Giants)
2025 stats: 5–5, 2.58 ERA, 101 K, 1.16 WHIP
June 7 vs. Braves: 6 IP, 2 ER, 10 K, 0 BB
Trend: Webb has allowed 3 ER or fewer in 13 of 14 starts this season. His elite command, sinker-slider combo, and bulldog mentality keep San Francisco in every game—even when run support is lacking.
Webb thrives on soft contact, leading all MLB starters in ground-ball rate. He’ll need every bit of that against a Dodgers lineup with power throughout the order.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP, Dodgers)
2025 stats: 6–4, 2.20 ERA, 86 K, 1.00 WHIP (over 73.2 IP)
Last 3 starts: 2.01 ERA, 0.89 WHIP
Trend: The Japanese star has quickly adjusted to MLB hitters, showcasing masterful control, a deceptive split-finger, and mound poise well beyond his years.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently called Yamamoto “the best pitcher in baseball”—a nod to both performance and potential.
Team Offensive Comparison
Category Giants Dodgers
Batting Avg .231 (26th MLB) .265 (3rd MLB)
Runs Scored 287 (23rd MLB) 381 (1st MLB)
Home Runs 64 105
OBP / SLG .307 / .379 .343 / .465
Key Notes:
Giants rely on timely hits from Matt Chapman, Thairo Estrada, and Michael Conforto, but rank near the bottom in most power metrics.
Dodgers bring star power and depth—Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith are all capable of changing a game with one swing.
Matchup X-Factors
Can Webb Muzzle the Middle of LA’s Lineup?
He’ll likely need to face Betts-Ohtani-Freeman 3+ times. Webb’s best chance is to induce groundouts early and keep pitch counts low.
Dodgers’ Recent Struggles
Though still dangerous, LA has lost 4 of their last 6, including a quiet offensive night vs. Colorado. Yamamoto has been their stabilizer.
Giants’ Cold Bats
San Francisco has scored 3 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 8 games. Against Yamamoto, that won’t cut it.
Giants vs. Dodgers MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Expect a tight battle early—both starters should cruise through the first five innings with minimal damage. But the difference will come when the Dodgers string together a few late-game hits off San Francisco’s bullpen, which hasn’t been as sharp in June.
If Yamamoto keeps his pitch count manageable, he could go deep into the game, allowing LA’s offense to break it open late. Webb keeps it respectable, but LA’s bats give them the edge at home.
Giants vs. Dodgers MLB Playoffs Prediction: LOS ANGELES DODGERS -165