PREMIUM
L.A. Dodgers -1.5 (10*)
(MLB) San Francisco vs. LA Dodgers,
Point Spread: -1.50 | 105.00 LA Dodgers (Home)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: -1.50 | 105.00 LA Dodgers (Home)
Result: Loss
Just when it looked like the Giants were going to catch the Dodgers in the NL West, San Francisco has fallen flat here in this series so far. The Giants look to avoid the sweep on Wednesday, but it's not going to be easy against Clayton Kershaw.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Pitching - The Giants hand the ball to Mike Leake, who has lost 2-of-3 appearances since coming over from the Reds. Leake (9-6, 3.53 ERA) gave up four runs on six hits over 6.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Cardinals in his last start. He's 1-2 with a 4.05 ERA in his last three starts versus the Dodgers. LA will counter with Clayton Kershaw, who is 8-2 with a 1.45 ERA at home this season.
2. Batter vs. Pitcher - The Giants lineup is hitting just .193 with 94 strikeouts over a combined 326 at bats versus Kershaw.
3. X-Factor - Andre Ethier is 7-for-15 with a home run and six RBIs lifetime versus Mike Leake. He's swinging a hot bat as well, batting .429 over the last seven days.
Selection: This is a play on the LA Dodgers -1.5 (10*)
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Pitching - The Giants hand the ball to Mike Leake, who has lost 2-of-3 appearances since coming over from the Reds. Leake (9-6, 3.53 ERA) gave up four runs on six hits over 6.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Cardinals in his last start. He's 1-2 with a 4.05 ERA in his last three starts versus the Dodgers. LA will counter with Clayton Kershaw, who is 8-2 with a 1.45 ERA at home this season.
2. Batter vs. Pitcher - The Giants lineup is hitting just .193 with 94 strikeouts over a combined 326 at bats versus Kershaw.
3. X-Factor - Andre Ethier is 7-for-15 with a home run and six RBIs lifetime versus Mike Leake. He's swinging a hot bat as well, batting .429 over the last seven days.
Selection: This is a play on the LA Dodgers -1.5 (10*)
