Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Preview
At 10:10 PM ET, the Padres and Dodgers face off in an NL West matchup. This one is taking place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Dodgers are favored on the money line (-114). The money line odds for a Padres win are sitting at -104, and they are 2nd in the NL West with a record of 90-66. The Dodgers are 1st in the NL West at 93-63.
Michael King will go for the Padres, while the Dodgers are sending Landon Knack to the mound. Los Angeles is currently on a four-game winning streak. The over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs, and the forecast for Tuesday’s game calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-80s.
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres Trends and Key Stats
- 4-1 is the record of Padres in their last five road games. They have also gone 3-2 vs. the runline.
- The Dodgers, on the other hand, have played five home games recently, during which they have recorded a 4-1 (SU) and 4-1 record.
- The Padres are 7-3 in their last ten games as the favorite and 7-3 as the underdog.
- 6-4 is the record of the Dodgers as the favorite, while their record as the underdog stands at 5-5.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Prediction
The Padres’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the White Sox, closing out their series with a 4-2 win. After allowing one run to the White Sox in the top of the 3rd, the Padres responded with a run of their own. San Diego went on to add another three runs in the 4th inning.
Yu Darvish put together a good start for the Padres, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up just two runs on three hits. He also issued only two walks and struck out nine White Sox batters. Jurickson Profar was hot at the plate, going 2/3 with a homer and two RBIs.
San Diego is on a four-game winning streak, and they are three games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. The Padres’ overall record is 90-66 heading into today’s road matchup vs. the Dodgers. So far, they have gone 24-22 in divisional games.
At home, the Padres are 45-36 this year, and they have been really good on the road, going 45-30. As the favorite, the Padres are 60-42 this year, and they are 30-24 as the underdog. San Diego has won three straight road games, and they have won three straight series overall. Their overall series record is 29-15-6.
The Padres have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 80-76 overall. They’ve been especially strong on the run line on the road, where they are 47-28. The average run margin in their wins is +3.6, while it drops to -3.5 in their losses.
San Diego has played in 25 games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs, and the over has hit in 19 of those contests. Their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 80-72 overall. The average over/under line in their games this season has been 8 runs, and they have played in 97 games with lines lower than 8.5 runs, which accounts for 62.2% of their games.
Right-hander Michael King gets the start for the Padres today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. King has made 29 starts this season and has a record of 12-9 with an ERA of 3.04. In his 30 appearances, he has turned in 14 quality starts and is averaging 10.57 strikeouts per nine innings. King’s last outing came on September 17th, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. So far, he has been much better on the road, coming in with a record of 8-4 and an ERA of 3.26 compared to 4-5 with a 3.43 ERA at home.
So far this season, the Padres have been the best hitting team in the league, with a team batting average of .265. They have also been one of the league’s top home run-hitting teams and come into the game with the 8th best scoring offense in the league at 4.7 runs per contest. One thing to watch will be their walk rate, as they are just 20th in the league in walks.
Over his last eight games, Fernando Tatis Jr. has been on fire, going 12/34 with three homers and seven runs scored. This has pushed his season average to .292, and he is 2nd on the team with 24 homers. Manny Machado and Jurickson Profar are the Padres’ top two power threats, as Machado leads the team with 29 homers and Profar is right behind him with 24. Both players have been driving in runs at a high rate, with Machado leading the team with 104 RBIs and Profar at 85.
Los Angeles closed out their series vs. the Rockies with a 6-5 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -407. It was a big 3rd inning for the Rockies, as they scored three runs, all of which came with two outs. However, the Dodgers were able to battle back, scoring six runs in the 4th.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto got the start for the Dodgers and took the loss. He only lasted three innings, giving up four earned runs. The Dodgers’s offense was carried by Shohei Ohtani, who went 4/5 with a homer and two RBIs.
Los Angeles will host the Padres with an overall record of 93-63, and they currently lead the NL West by three games. The Dodgers are 26-20 against other teams in the NL West. Los Angeles took two of three from the Rockies in their most recent series.
At home, the Dodgers are 50-28 this season and have gone 43-35 on the road. As the underdog, Los Angeles is just 5-12 this year, but they are 88-51 when favored. So far, they have been the favorite in 139 of their games. The team’s overall series record is 30-16-4, and they have won two straight series.
When the Dodgers win, they win big. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.8 runs. When they lose, it’s usually close, with an average run margin of -3.4 runs. Their run line record is 78-78, and they are 39-39 both at home and on the road. They have covered the run line in 71 of 139 games as the favorite.
When the Los Angeles Dodgers play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The Dodgers have played in 60 games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs this season, and their over/under record in those games is 35-25. The combined run average in those games is 9.4 runs per game. Overall this season, the Dodgers’ over/under record is 87-65, and the average over/under line in their games is 9 runs.
Through 11 starts, Landon Knack has a record of 3-4 and an ERA of 3.39. Looking at his overall numbers, Knack has made 13 appearances and has a WHIP of 1.07. In his 61 innings of work, Knack has given up a total of 12 home runs. The right-hander has turned in two quality starts and is averaging 9 strikeouts per nine innings. In his most recent outing, Knack picked up the win, going five innings and not giving up a run. Before that, he had lost two straight starts.
Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear for the Dodgers of late, going 18/38 in his last nine games with six homers and 19 RBIs. Ohtani’s 53 homers this season are 2nd in the league, and his 123 RBIs are also 2nd in the MLB. Teoscar Hernandez has also been swinging a good bat for the Dodgers, hitting .267 for the season and is 10th in the league with 31 homers.
As a team, the Dodgers are averaging 5.1 runs per game and are the league’s top home run hitting team. They also have the league’s best isolated power mark, at .189. Overall, they are 2nd in team OPS and have the best slugging percentage in the league.
With the Dodgers being at home, we like them to pick up the win and would take them on the money line at -114. We actually have the final score being 6-5 in favor of the Dodgers, giving us some room to take them on the run line if you prefer.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Landon Knack going 9th in terms of starters to pick up a win, and he is projected to finish with five strikeouts. As for Michael King, we have him finishing with seven K’s, and he is the third-best starter in terms of projections.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Betting Tips
- Take the Dodgers on the moneyline
- The Dodgers are also our pick on the run line at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | Out | Toe |
| Tyler Glasnow | Out | Elbow |
| Max Muncy | Questionable | Side |
| Austin Barnes | Out | Toe |
| Anthony Banda | Out | Hand |
| Dustin May | Out | Elbow |
| Tony Gonsolin | Out | Arm |
| Connor Brogdon | Out | Foot |
| Gavin Stone | Out | Shoulder |
| River Ryan | Out | Elbow |
| Emmet Sheehan | Out | Elbow |
San Diego Padres Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Groome | Out | Suspension |
| Ha-Seong Kim | Out | Shoulder |
| Luis Patiño | Out | Elbow |
| Mason McCoy | Out | Back |
| Jhony Brito | Out | Elbow |
| Stephen Kolek | Out | Forearm |
