San Francisco Giants Vs Los Angeles Dodgers Pick and Prediction for Friday, September 19, 2025

By: Ricky Mackenzie Published 09/19/2025, 01:00 AM ET

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Robbie Ray and the San Francisco Giants will head to Dodger Stadium to take on Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers in a late-season NL West showdown. Get our free MLB Picks all season long! The Dodgers sit atop the division at 85-67, while the Giants are trying to stay afloat at 76-76, clinging to postseason hope.

Ray has been reliable all year, going 11-7 with a 3.50 ERA across 177 innings. He’s kept his WHIP low at 1.20 and has struck out 181 batters, showing command and durability deep into games. His slider remains a go-to weapon, and he’ll need to be sharp early to set the tone.

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Kershaw counters with a 10-2 record and nearly identical numbers: a 3.53 ERA and 1.22 WHIP through 102 innings. Though not the overpowering ace he once was, Kershaw continues to execute with pinpoint location and veteran savvy. He’s been especially strong at home, where he tends to control tempo and minimize big innings.

Los Angeles has more firepower and a deeper bullpen, but this one could come down to execution on both sides. San Francisco needs production from the top of the order and clean defense to stay in it. If either starter falters early, this game could tilt fast.

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Both starters bring postseason-level experience, but Kershaw’s comfort at home and the Dodgers’ consistency make the difference. Expect Los Angeles to make the most of their offensive chances late and protect a narrow lead. Take the Dodgers. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 4-2.

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