San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Predictions for Saturday September 20, 2025

By: Dylan Hellebrand Published 09/20/2025, 12:45 AM ET

On Saturday, the San Francisco Giants (76-77) face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (86-67) at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The game will be aired on NBC Sports Bay Area and Sportsnet Los Angeles. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our MLB picks.

Game Information For Giants vs Dodgers

September 20, 2025, 9:10pm EST
Dodger Stadium
NBC Sports Bay Area/Sportsnet Los Angeles
78° sunny at start time

Los Angeles Dodgers Form & Recent Results

Los Angeles enters this matchup riding a two-game winning streak, having won three of their last five games before facing San Francisco again on Friday. In Thursday’s 2-1 victory over the Giants, Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered an impressive performance, throwing 5.1 innings in which he allowed just one hit and no earned runs. Although Yamamoto issued six walks, he was able to strike out seven San Francisco batters, helping to keep their offense in check. This season, Shohei Ohtani has been the Dodgers’ main power source, leading the team with an impressive 51 home runs. Andy Pages ranks second on the team in home runs, having hit 25 so far this year. Ohtani also tops the Dodgers’ RBI chart, driving in 95 runs to lead the team in that category. Freddie Freeman has been the club’s most consistent hitter, boasting a team-high batting average of .295. Offensively, the Dodgers have been hot, averaging 5.6 runs per game over their last five games as their bats have come alive recently. Over the course of the season, Los Angeles is producing an average of 5.1 runs per game, showcasing the strength and consistency of their lineup.

San Francisco Giants Form & Recent Results

San Francisco heads into this matchup riding a one-game losing streak, having dropped four of their last five games leading up to Friday's contest against the Dodgers. In their most recent game, a tight 2-1 defeat to the Dodgers on Thursday, starting pitcher Logan Webb delivered a solid performance for the Giants. Webb threw seven innings, giving up just four hits and one earned run, while walking one batter and striking out five. At the plate, Willy Adames has been the primary power hitter for San Francisco this season, leading the team with 28 home runs. Matt Chapman has also made a significant impact, ranking second on the team with 21 homers. Adames not only leads in home runs but is also the Giants' top run producer, topping the squad with 82 RBIs so far this year. When it comes to batting average, Jung Hoo Lee stands out, boasting a team-leading average of .261 for the season. Recently, the Giants have struggled on the mound, allowing an average of 5.4 runs per game over their last five games. As the fight for the final wild card spot remains close, every game is crucial for San Francisco, and they can’t afford to let their skid continue. Throughout the season, the Giants have managed to score an average of 4.3 runs per game, highlighting a need for both improved offense and pitching as the playoff race heats up.

Starting Pitchers For Giants and Dodgers

San Francisco’s Kai-Wei Teng on the road this year: 1-3, 5.85 ERA, 29 K
Los Angeles’ Tyler Glasnow at home this season: 2-2, 2.38 ERA, 73 K

Giants vs Dodgers Picks and Prediction

The Giants are in a heated race for the last NL wild card spot, going head-to-head with the Mets, Reds, and Diamondbacks as the regular season winds down. Every game matters for San Francisco, and their latest challenge is a tough road series against the formidable Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers, on the other hand, are locked in a battle of their own as they try to hold off the Padres for first place in the NL West division. On the mound for the Giants will be Kai-Wei Teng, who has struggled so far this season with a 2-4 record and a high 6.41 ERA. The Dodgers will counter with Tyler Glasnow, who has been much more effective, posting a 3-3 record and a solid 3.06 ERA. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 2-1.

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