LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to strengthen their playoff positioning and continue their recent dominance of the rival San Francisco Giants when the National League West foes open a four-game series at Dodger Stadium on Thursday.

The Dodgers (85-67) enter the final stretch holding a wild-card spot and with a nine-game lead over the .500 Giants (76-76) in the division. Los Angeles took two of three in San Francisco last weekend, outscoring the Giants 24-10 in the victories.

Both teams are coming off shutout pitching performances Wednesday. The Dodgers blanked Philadelphia 5-0 behind Blake Snell’s seven-inning, 12-strikeout gem. The Giants beat Arizona 5-1 as Justin Verlander tossed seven scoreless innings.

The season series has been tightly contested, with the Dodgers holding a 6-4 edge. The teams have split six games at Dodger Stadium this year. Offense has frequently prevailed, with the teams combining for 10 or more runs in seven of the 10 meetings.

According to Interstat, the Dodgers are projected as strong favorites with a 61.6% win probability and a simulated final score of 6-4. The betting market aligns, installing Los Angeles as a 1.5-run favorite with an over/under of 8 runs.

For the Giants, the series represents a final chance to disrupt their rival’s postseason trajectory while playing for pride. The Dodgers aim to solidify their standing before a difficult closing road trip through Arizona and Seattle.

The series continues through Sunday, the final regular-season meetings between the clubs in 2025.