Monday night at Oracle Park features a pivotal NL West showdown as San Diego visits San Francisco. The Padres (66-52) trail the Dodgers and look to gain ground, while the Giants (59-59) cling to a narrowing playoff picture. The matchup pits Yu Darvish against Logan Webb, with Darvish carrying a rough 6.51 ERA through six starts and Webb carrying a steady 3.24 mark and a sharp last outing against this same Padres club that went eight scoreless. The betting board lists Padres +1.5 and Giants -1.5, a 8.5-run total, and a clear tilt toward the home team in a game that could swing momentum in the division race.

Darvish has walked 11 in six starts, and San Francisco’s patient lineup—among the league leaders in walks drawn—may pressure him early as he looks to work deeper. Webb, fresh off that dominant eight-inning gem against San Diego, brings a reliable fantasy floor. The pick in SI Betting’s column leans Giants, and the prop market highlights Darvish’s walk rate as a potential weak link for a Padres squad that struggles to plate runs.

For fantasy players, Webb represents a high-floor option with a favorable matchup at home, while Darvish carries more risk given his control and recent form. The Giants’ heartbeat—patient hitters who can pounce on mistakes—gives Webb a comfortable path to another strong start, while the Padres must navigate a tough night for power and timing in a park that can play small-ball.