San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions
The National League Division Series between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers is tied at 2-2 as they head into the deciding fifth game at Dodger Stadium on Friday.
Game outlook
The National League Division Series between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers is tied at 2-2 as they head into the deciding fifth game at Dodger Stadium on Friday. The Dodgers evened the series with an 8-0 win in Game 4. Padres' Yu Darvish is set to start on the mound, while LA will likely use an opener and rely on their bullpen. San Diego's Ha-Seong Kim is out, and Dodgers' Freddie Freeman is doubtful. Both teams have pitching depth issues due to injuries. The betting favorite is currently Los Angeles at -141.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Padres +126 | Dodgers -141
Spread: Padres +1.5 (-170) | Dodgers -1.5 (+150)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 59%.
San Diego Padres
San Diego's hitters had a strong performance in the first three games of the series but struggled in Game 4, going 7-for-34 at the plate and leaving 9 runners on base. Fernando Tatis Jr. continues to lead the team with four home runs and seven RBI. The Padres are hitting .246 with a .472 slugging percentage in the postseason. Unfortunately, the pitching staff had a tough outing in Game 4, with starter Dylan Cease exiting early after allowing three runs. The bullpen also struggled, giving up 5 runs. However, the Padres have Yu Darvish set to start in Game 5, and the team has won their last six games when Darvish has been on the mound. Overall, San Diego is ranked 8th in offense, 11th in defense, and has a record of 91-71 this season.