Giants vs. Dodgers: Game 1 prediction, lineup, odds, injuries, and picks

The Los Angeles Dodgers will play against the San Francisco Giants in Game 1 of the three-game series at Oracle Park. This series will be the last series for both teams before heading into the All-Star break. The game will also feature star players like Casey Schmitt and Shohei Ohtani.

Ahead of this important game, let's take a look at important details like prediction, lineup, odds, injuries and picks.

Prediction: Giants vs Dodgers

The Dodgers are on a six-game losing streak, and their offense, for the most part, seems to have taken a major hit. On the other hand, the Giants are also coming back from a 13-0 defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies, but what makes them better is that they won their series against Philadelphia.

Also, since the Giants have been good at home this season, they should win the game against the Dodgers.

Score Prediction: Giants 4, Dodgers 1

Odds

Moneyline: Los Angeles +107, San Francisco -127

Run Line: Los Angeles +1.5 (-155), -1.5 (+135)

Total: Los Angeles Over 7.5 (-110), San Francisco Under 7.5 (-110)

Best Bets

Primary Play: San Francisco Giants Moneyline (-127)

Strong Value Play: Logan Webb Over 6.5 Strikeouts (+105)

Worth Considering: Under 7.5 Runs (-110)

Injury Report

Los Angeles

Max Muncy, Kike Hernandez, Teoscar Hernandez, Tommy Edman – day-to-day with minor injuries.
Roki Sasaki, Blake Treinen, Tony Gonsolin - 60‑day IL

San Francisco

Erik Miller (RP) – left elbow sprain, 15-day IL
Christian Koss (2B) – left hamstring strain, 10-day IL
Jerar Encarnacion (RF) – left oblique strain, 10-day IL (returns ~July 18)
Tom Murphy (C) – mid-back disc herniation, 60-day IL

Projected Lineup

Los Angeles

DH Shohei Ohtani (L)
SS Mookie Betts (R)
C Will Smith (R)
1B Freddie Freeman (L)
RF Teoscar Hernandez (R)
CF Andy Pages (R)
2B Tommy Edman (S)
LF Esteury Ruiz (R)
3B Miguel Rojas (R)
SP: Dustin May

San Francisco

CF Jung Hoo Lee (L)
SS Willy Adames (R)
LF Heliot Ramos (R)
3B Matt Chapman (R)
DH Rafael Devers (L)
1B Wilmer Flores (R)
RF Luis Matos (R)
2B Casey Schmitt (R)
C Patrick Bailey (S)
SP: Logan Webb

About the author

Varun is a Golf and MLB journalist for Sportskeeda with over 4 years of work experience in his bag. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, he worked for many sites, including EssentiallySports, FanSided, Khel Now, Get Football, and a few others.

Varun is a fan of golfer Scottie Scheffler due to the latter’s mindset, and he admires Aaron Judge and his ability to keep being consistent. As a purist golf fan, he would love to compete at the Masters if given the opportunity, but is also happy with LIV Golf driving more eyeballs towards the sport. If he gets the chance to play for an MLB team, he would love to play for the New York Yankees.

Varun’s mantra for writing factually correct feature articles is thorough verification. Another key element in his writing is staying updated with both sports through the official websites of pro wrestling and Golf. He has had the privilege of interviewing MMA legend Greg Jackson in his career so far.

Varun likes to spend his free time reading or writing poetry and fiction. He also plans to learn and play golf in his spare time.

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Edited by Krutik Jain

Giants vs. Dodgers: Game 1 prediction, lineup, odds, injuries, and picks - July 11, 2025

Prediction: Giants vs Dodgers

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