The San Francisco Giants enter their matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday evening after a solid win in the series opener, propelling them into a tie atop the NL West standings. The Giants have been thriving, winning eight of their last nine games. Tonight, they face legendary pitcher Clayton Kershaw, where they are positioned as underdogs at Dodger Stadium.

Recent trends favor the Giants as they have performed exceptionally on the run line as underdogs, boasting a remarkable 20-5 record. Their starter, Landen Roupp, has been impressive with a 1.62 ERA across his last six appearances, helping the team consistently cover the +1.5 spread. Betting props for this matchup include Giants +1.5, Kershaw under 5.5 strikeouts due to his declining performance, and Jung Hoo Lee over 1.5 total bases, capitalizing on favorable matchups against left-handed pitchers like Kershaw.