Jim Feist – Sports Handicapper

Tuning into Friday’s Dodgers–Giants game on July 11, 2025, with hopes of seeing a low scoring affair, I’m drawn to the balance both teams exhibit. The matchup sets up competitively, hinging on which side leverages its strengths more effectively, ultimately dictating the outcome of this game.

The Dodgers limp into this key NL West series on a six-game losing streak, having been swept by the Astros and then the Brewers. It was the first time in the last five years that the Dodgers have lost six games in a row. LA will looks to Dustin May to break the losing streak here on Friday.

May’s 5–5 record and 4.52 ERA don’t scream fantasy relevance. The 28-year-old righty has been erratic in 2025 with subpar performances against Minnesota (six runs in five innings), Seattle (six runs in three innings), and Baltimore (five runs in five innings). However, May shined last time out against the White Sox on July 9, tossing seven innings, two runs, and nine strikeouts, flashing the stuff of his early-season form. His road ERA (6.87) isn’t good, but this game is different. May is locked in, and the Dodgers have coalesced around him in his last five starts, winning four.

Giants ace Logan Webb is an undeniable force with a 2.62 ERA and an impressive 1.52 ERA in nine home starts. The lefty has been a fortress at Oracle Park, where he’ll be pitching. However, the Dodgers’ offense ranks second in MLB, averaging 5.5 runs per game. The power should be flowing, and with threats like Shohei Ohtani (31 HR, 58 RBI) and Mookie Betts, I don’t think Webb will have an easy time, especially in traffic. The Dodgers will fight through it, getting May needed early run support.

The Giants’ relievers have been in a lot of traffic lately, even with Tyler Rogers behind the scenes. Last series, they went on a bullpen stretch after an utter shutdown loss against Philadelphia, in which the Giants failed to score a run in three straight games. If any offense is going to cross him up, it’s the Dodgers. LA is also no stranger to winning in this rivalry in recent memory.

The Dodgers have had issues scoring runs and with slugger Max Muncy out until late August, the offense will continue to be worse than before. With Webb on the hill and the Dodgers struggling to score, I'm taking the UNDER tonight.

Jim's Free play: Dodgers/Giants UNDER