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Dodgers to Face Padres in NLDS Opener at Dodger Stadium Despite Injuries, Los Angeles Favored with -133 Betting Line

The San Diego Padres will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opening game of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium. The Padres, who swept the Atlanta Braves in the NL Wild Card series, will be missing several key players while the Dodgers, winners of the NL West title, will be without nine pitchers. Dylan Cease will start on the mound for the Padres, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start for the Dodgers. Despite the injuries, Los Angeles is the favorite to win with a betting line of -133 that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres +120 | Dodgers -133
• Spread: Padres +1.5 (-180) | Dodgers -1.5 (+155)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 57%.

San Diego vs Los Angeles Stats

San Diego Padres

San Diego had an impressive regular season, finishing in the top eight in four hitting categories including first in batting average at .263. Through the first two games of the postseason, they are batting .400 with a 1.600 slugging percentage. Kyle Higashioka and Fernando Tatis Jr. have been standouts during the postseason. On the pitching side, Dylan Cease will start on the mound for the Padres with impressive stats from the regular season. With a power ranking of 6, San Diego is ranked 8th in offense, 9th in defense, and has a record of 95-69 this season. Stay updated with our top MLB Betting Picks to increase your bankroll!

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers had an impressive regular season, ranking in the top 4 in several hitting categories. They were first in slugging percentage, second in runs scored and on-base percentage, and fourth in batting average. Shohei Ohtani led the team in home runs and RBI, with Teoscar Hernandez also contributing significantly. The Dodgers had a total of 550 extra base hits in 162 games. On the pitching side, they ranked 7th in batting average allowed and 8th in WHIP, with Gavin Stone leading in wins and strikeouts. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be a key player on the mound for the team. The Dodgers have a power ranking of 1 and are ranked #2 for offense and #13 for defense. Despite this success, San Diego had a recent winning record against Los Angeles. For those looking for baseball picks, consider checking out their Free MLB Picks for the season.

Dodgers Win National League West Title After Defeating Padres 4-3

San Diego secured victory in 8 out of 13 matches against Los Angeles this season. However, the Dodgers emerged triumphant in the final two crucial games, the second of which was won 4-3 on September 25, consequently clinching the National League West title. Dylan Cease, the starting pitcher for San Diego, has displayed inconsistency in his performance over the last five games. Two outings saw Cease prevent opponents from scoring across 14.1 innings, but the remaining three starts witnessed him conceding 10 runs in 16 innings, with a specific instance occurring on September 25 when he gave up five hits and three runs in a 4-3 loss to the Dodgers. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the starting pitcher for Los Angeles, has made only four appearances since June 15 and has allowed six runs in 16 innings. Despite showing strong performances in his first two games post an extended injury break, he struggled against Colorado, yielding six runs over eight innings across the two matches. In contests against the Padres this season, Cease fared differently; while he conceded just one run in 5.2 innings during a Padres' victory on July 31, he let in three runs in 5 innings during a 4-3 loss on September 25. Yamamoto faced challenges in two outings against San Diego this season, allowing a total of eight runs in six innings. Both teams have exhibited commendable batting skills, therefore, a high-scoring game is anticipated with the likelihood of early substitutions for both starting pitchers.

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