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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants predictions for MLB Thursday.
The San Francisco Giants will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB action at Oracle Park on Thursday, starting at 3:45 PM ET.
Logan Webb (2-2, 5.10 ERA) will start for the Giants, up against Tyler Glasnow (2-0, 3.24 ERA) for the Dodgers.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Dodgers as the most likely winner of the Dodgers vs. Giants game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Dodgers vs. Giants prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's MLB matchup between the Dodgers and Giants, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Dodgers a 56% chance of beating the Giants.
According to our model, the Giants (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 52% chance of going over.
Dodgers vs. Giants odds [4/23/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dodgers | Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+115) | +1.5 (-126) |
| Moneyline | -150 | +135 |
| Total | o7.5 (+100) | u7.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Dodgers vs. Giants picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Giants +1.5 | -126 |
| Moneyline | Giants | +135 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Dodgers vs. Giants game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB action between the Giants and Dodgers at Oracle Park is scheduled to commence at 3:45 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants
- Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Time: 3:45 PM ET/12:45PM PT
- Venue: Oracle Park
Conclusion
We predict the Dodgers, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Giants in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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