MLB Baseball

SF vs LAD Prediction

May 11, 2026

10,000 Monte Carlo simulations

SF vs LAD prediction for May 11, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects LAD 2.9 - SF 3.2. SF is favored with a 53.8% win probability. The run line is -1.5 and the total is 9.5. Model projects 6.1 total runs.

LAD
2.9
Projected Score
VS O/U 9.5
SF
3.2
Projected Score
Win Probability
46.2%
53.8%
LADSF
-1.5
Run Line (LAD)
9.5
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 53.6% (2,040 games)

Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile

SF
135
LAD
135
FINALLAD 3 — SF 9
Projected
LAD 2.9 — SF 3.2
Actual
LAD 3 — SF 9

Starting Pitcher Matchup

Trevor McDonald R
SF
SL48%86 mph38% whiff
SI40%93 mph9% whiff
CH7%84 mph22% whiff
Roki Sasaki R
LAD
FF43%97 mph13% whiff
FS38%87 mph38% whiff
SL19%86 mph33% whiff

Weather Impact

Dodger Stadium
67°F7 mph wind
HR: 0.989 Total: 0.991
7mph in

Bullpen Comparison

SF
3.61ERA
4.17FIP
7.86K/9
4.96BB/9
1.40WHIP
LAD
3.32ERA
3.10FIP
9.77K/9
3.38BB/9
1.16WHIP

Betting Edges

TOTAL OVER 9.5
-52.6% EV
+100
TOTAL UNDER 9.5
+38.8% EV
-122
RUN_LINE HOME -1.5
-33.8% EV
+110
F5 UNDER 5.5
+32.8% EV
-132
RUN_LINE AWAY +1.5
-30.0% EV
-132
F5_ML HOME
-27.9% EV
-159

First 5 Innings & NRFI

SF F5
1.8 runs
46.6% win
LAD F5
1.3 runs
30.4% win
F5 Total
3.2
NRFI
64.8%
YRFI
35.2%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
0.64

HR Spotlight

Avg HRs
1.5
Over 0.5 HR
78%
Over 1.5 HR
46%
No HR
22%

Pitcher Strikeout Projections

Trevor McDonald
0.0 K projected
SF | K/9: 0.0
Roki Sasaki
0.0 K projected
LAD | K/9: 0.0

Injury Report

SF8 injured
Daniel Susac C10-DAY-IL
Logan Webb SP15-DAY-IL
Jared Oliva CF60-DAY-IL
Harrison Bader CF10-DAY-IL
Rowan Wick RP60-DAY-IL
Erik Miller RP15-DAY-IL
+2 more
LAD8 injured
Ben Casparius RP15-DAY-IL
Edwin Diaz RP60-DAY-IL
Brock Stewart RP15-DAY-IL
Mookie Betts SS10-DAY-IL
Tommy Edman 2B60-DAY-IL
Tyler Glasnow SP15-DAY-IL
+2 more

AI Intelligence Analysis

LEAN +1YELLOW ZONE50.5% WR (n=247)
Pitcher mismatch is HISTORIC: Trevor McDonald (SF-A) 1.39 ERA, B+ grade, elite control vs Roki Sasaki (LAD-H) 6.45 ERA, C+ grade, high walk rate. Combined with Dodger Stadium marine layer suppression (wind IN, neutral-cool), weather multiplier 0.991, creates structural under environment. Market total 9.5 is 3.4 runs TOO HIGH vs model projection 6.13 total.

Key Factors

  • HISTORIC pitcher mismatch: McDonald 1.39 ERA (ace) vs Sasaki 6.45 ERA (struggling). 5.06 ERA gap = 30-40% win prob swing to SF
  • Market mispricing LAD at -185 (64.9% implied) despite starting pitcher with 6.45 ERA against 1.39 ERA ace
  • Weather structural suppression: 67.4°F cool + wind IN (-7.0 mph) + Dodger Stadium marine layer = 0.991 run multiplier
  • Model total 6.13 vs market 9.5 = 3.37 run gap (55.8% undervalue on UNDER bettors) — most extreme edge on slate
  • Mookie Betts (LAD-SS) and Tommy Edman (LAD-2B) both out (IL) — reduces LAD offensive capability vs elite pitcher

Risk Factors

  • Edge of 38.8% triggers HIGH_EDGE_WARNING in calibration. Historical 15%+ edge zone shows 33.3% WR (4-8) — model likely overconfident
  • Market may have information on Sasaki's recent performance or health not captured in season ERA
  • Dodger Stadium marine layer is variable; if winds shift or conditions change, suppression effect could disappear
Sharp MoneyAgainst ModelNo live movement data, but -185 LAD odds suggest sharp money may be betting against the pitcher mismatch narrative (bullish on LAD despite Sasaki). This is contrarian to model signal.
PITCHER MISMATCHWEATHER IMPACTPARK FACTORTOTALS VALUEHIGH EDGE WARNINGMARINE LAYER SUPPRESSION

Edge Analysis

Moneyline
SF 53.8%
-33.8 pts
Run Line
-1.5
-33.8 pts
Total
9.5
+38.8 pts
How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets MLB Baseball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →

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