Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants Predictions Today: Tarik Skubal vs Yunior Marte
The Los Angeles Dodgers will beat the San Francisco Giants, 5-2, with Tarik Skubal's stronger season giving Los Angeles the clearest matchup advantage. The Dodgers also enter with better recent offensive results. Neither Dodgers -1.5 (-200) nor Under 7.5 (-125) offers a convincing betting edge, however, so the official recommendation is Pass despite a medium-confidence Dodgers forecast.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants prediction and best bet
Los Angeles gets the pick because its starting-pitching advantage rests on substantially more work. Skubal has a 2.85 ERA and 0.99 WHIP over 25 starts, compared with Yunior Marte's 4.66 ERA and 1.40 WHIP across four appearances. The Dodgers' recent hitting gives that advantage another route to influence the result.
The best betting decision is Pass. Dodgers -1.5 (-200) requires a costly commitment to a multiple-run victory. Under 7.5 (-125) is tempting with Skubal pitching, but both starters were hit hard in their September 19 appearances against these opponents. A Dodgers 5, Giants 2 projection favors Los Angeles without making either wager attractive enough.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Date and time: September 25, 2026, at 10:15 p.m. ET, according to Covers.
Records: Los Angeles is 97-62 and 46-32 away. San Francisco is 65-94 and 37-41 at home. Los Angeles leads the season series 6-4.
Probable starters: Left-hander Tarik Skubal for the Dodgers; right-hander Yunior Marte for the Giants.
SportsJaw moneyline: Dodgers -375; Giants +300.
SportsJaw run line: Dodgers -1.5 (-200); Giants +1.5 (+170).
SportsJaw total: Over 7.5 (+105); Under 7.5 (-125).