Although it's been the all-star break, Dodger Stadium has had plenty of action this week. After both the home run derby and all-star game, the Dodgers are starting up the 2nd half of their season at home as well. It's only fitting that it's with a divisional series, as the NL West is always 1 of the most competitive. However, L.A. has been taking control of it thus far, and can do the same in this game in a few different ways. Along with this same game parlay, be sure to check out our thoughts on the side and total for all of today's games.
Dodgers ML (-150)
Under 8.5 total runs (-115)
Freddie Freeman 2+ total bases (+130)
Parlay odds: +625
Let's take a closer look at each leg of our same game parlay.
Dodgers ML (-150)
Not only are the Dodgers taking control of the NL West, they're starting to do so for the entire National League. They're the only NL team with 60 wins, trailing only the Yankees for the best record in baseball. L.A. is also starting up the 2nd half of their season with an incredible month of July thus far. They took 3 of 4 against the divisional-rival Padres, swept the Rockies and Cubs, won their series against the Cardinals, and just smashed the Angels 16-2 across 2 games. As if this month alone wasn't enough, they've also won 18 of their last 20 home games against NL West teams. There are countless trends in their favor, which shouldn't be surprising for a team with the 2nd-best record in the league.'
However, it's also worth noting that this is a bit of a revenge series for the Dodgers. The last time they did have some struggles, albeit brief, was the last time they faced the Giants. They were shut out in San Francisco for the 1st time in several years as they were swept out by the bay. L.A. will be relying on Mitch White to avenge that loss, who has done well since he's been added to the rotation. He's been needed with Walker Buehler on the injured list, and the team has won 2 of his last 3 starts. As for Carlos Rodon, the Giants have now lost 3 of his last 5 starts. Even 1 of his wins in that span was a close 4-3 game against a weak Tigers team. The Dodgers should continue their great form they had headed into the all-star break.