The set-up: The Giants got swept by the Yanks, but they bounced back and took the first game of this three game set last night. I believe the hard-hitting visiting side will easily bounce back in the second though with what I believe to be the superior starter on the hill. The Dodgers go with Walker Buehler, while the home side counters with Drew Pomeranz.

The pitchers: Buehler (2-0, 5.25 ERA) gave up three runs off four hits with two walks over 5.2 innings in a no-decision to the Cubs on Wednesday. Buehler went 5.2 scoreless before giving up a three-run home run.

Pomeranz (1-2, 3.65) gave up two hits and two walks over six shutout innings vs. the Blue Jays on Wednesday. It was his best outing of the year, but I think he'll have his hands full in this difficult matchup.

The pick: Both starters have had success off their respective opponents in the past, but note that LA is still 10-2 vs. teams with losing records this year, while San Fran is still just 4-12 vs. teams with winning records. Lay the price.

LA DODGERS 8*