Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Preview
Wednesday’s matchup between the Padres and Dodgers is set to get started at 10:10 PM ET from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. The Dodgers are the betting favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -142, while the Padres are at +120. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs.
San Diego will be looking to extend their five-game winning streak, but they will have to do so against the Dodgers’ Jack Flaherty. The Padres are 91-66, and they are starting Dylan Cease. Los Angeles is 93-64 and leads the NL West by two games over the Padres.
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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.
- On the other side, the Dodgers have gone 4-1 (SU) and 4-1 in their previous five home contests.
- Over their last ten games as the favorite, the Dodgers have a straight-up record of 6-4, while going 5-5 against the runline.
- The Padres have a 8-2 straight-up record and a 8-2 record vs. the runline over their previous ten games as the underdog.
San Diego picked up a 4-2 road win over the Dodgers in the most recent game of this series. The Padres offense got off to a fast start, scoring two runs in the first and adding two more in the 2nd. On the other side, the Dodgers got on the board with one run in the 4th and added their final run in the 9th.
Michael King only went five innings for the Padres but didn’t give up a run and picked up the win. He finished the game with just three strikeouts and issued two walks. Robert Suarez closed things out for San Diego. Landon Knack had a rough outing for the Dodgers, taking the loss.
Jake Cronenworth and Xander Bogaerts each homered for the Padres, while Will Smith went 2/3 with an RBI for Los Angeles. Teoscar Hernandez also had a two-hit game at the plate.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Prediction
San Diego is on a five-game winning streak, and they are two games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. The Padres took the first game of the series vs. the Dodgers, and they have an overall record of 91-66 through 157 games. So far, they are 25-22 in divisional games.
The Padres have been red hot, going 9-1 over their last 10 games. Looking at how they have fared at home and on the road, the Padres are 45-36 at home and 46-30 on the road. As the road underdog, the Padres have gone 24-16 this season, and they have an overall series record of 29-15-6. As the favorite, the Padres are 60-42 this year.
San Diego has been a solid run line bet this season, going 81-76 overall. They have been especially profitable on the road, where they are 48-28 against the run line. They have been a good bet as the underdog, going 38-17 against the run line in those games. They have been outscored by an average of 0.1 runs per game at home, but have a scoring margin of 1.2 runs per game on the road.
San Diego is on the road to face the Dodgers today, and the O/U line is set at 7.5 runs. The Padres have a combined run average of 8.8 runs per game this season, and their O/U record is 80-73. When the O/U line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 24-25. Overall, 57.3% of their games this season have had O/U lines set higher than 7.5 runs, and their current under streak is at 2 games.
Dylan Cease has been pitching well for the Padres, as he has won his last two starts. Most recently, he faced the Astros and didn’t give up a run in 8 1/3 innings of work. Against the Giants, Cease went six innings and didn’t give up a run. Cease has made 32 starts this year and has a record of 14-11. His ERA for the season is 3.42, along with a WHIP of 1.05. Cease has one shutout and one complete game this year to go along with 16 quality starts. For the season, Cease has 220 strikeouts and is averaging 10.74 per nine innings.
San Diego comes into today’s game as the league’s top hitting team, with a batting average of .265. They are also one of the league’s top home run hitting teams, as their 186 homers is 9th in the MLB. The Padres have been especially good on the road this season, averaging 5.1 runs per game.
Manny Machado has been a key run producer for the Padres this season, as his 104 RBIs is 9th in the league, and he also leads the team with 29 homers. Over his last eight games, Machado has three homers and six RBIs while hitting .258. Jurickson Profar has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/28 in his last eight games with two homers.
Los Angeles will host the Padres today with an overall record of 93-64, and they lead the NL West by two games over the Padres. The Dodgers are 26-21 against other teams in the NL West this season. So far, they have been much better at home, going 50-29 compared to 43-35 on the road.
As the favorite, the Dodgers have gone 88-52 this year, and they are 5-12 as the underdog. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 30-16-4, and they have won two straight series. Currently, they trail the Padres in the series 0-1.
The Dodgers have been a solid run line team this season, as they are 78-79 overall. They are 39-40 against the run line at home and 39-39 on the road. They have been the favorite in 140 games and are 71-69 against the run line in those contests. Their average run margin for the season is +0.8 runs per game.
The Dodgers have played to a high-scoring average of 9.4 runs per game this season, and their games have gone over the total 87 times compared to just 66 unders. The average over/under line for their games this season has been 9 runs, and when the line has been set at 7.5 runs, the over has hit 14 times compared to just 9 unders. A whopping 83.4% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs.
Jack Flaherty will be looking to build off his last start, where he faced the Marlins and picked up the win. In that outing, he went six innings and gave up three earned runs. Looking back further, Flaherty has been up and down recently, as he has a loss, win, and no-decision in his last three outings. So far this season, he has made 27 starts, turned in 15 quality starts, and has a record of 13-7. Flaherty’s ERA for the season is 3.10, along with a WHIP of 1.06. Opposing batters are hitting .216 off the right-hander this season.
Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear for the Dodgers, as he is batting .463 over his last 10 games, with six homers and 19 RBIs in that stretch. For the season, Ohtani is batting .301 with a league-leading 123 RBIs and 53 home runs, which is also the best mark in the MLB. Teoscar Hernandez is also having a strong season for the Dodgers, as he is batting .269 with 31 homers.
As a team, the Dodgers are one of the best offensive teams in the league, averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is 2nd in the MLB. They also have the league’s top OPS and slugging percentage. Overall, they are 3rd in home runs and are batting a collective .256.
Our prediction for this Padres vs. Dodgers matchup is that the Dodgers will come out on top by a score of 6-5. Given that they are the predicted winners and the payout for a money line bet is -142, we recommend taking the Dodgers to win straight up.
If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also consider taking the over, as the line is currently sitting at 7.5 runs, and we have this game finishing with a combined 11 runs.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Betting Tips
- Take the Dodgers on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Padres (+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 |
| 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 |
