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Dodgers Face Must-Win Situation in NLDS Game 4 Against Padres, Missing Key Players and Trailing 2-1

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will face a must-win situation as they take on the San Diego Padres in the fourth game of their National League Division Series. With the Dodgers trailing 2-1 in the series after a tough loss in Game 3, both teams will be missing key players due to injuries. The Dodgers will be without 10 pitchers and Miguel Rojas is listed as day-to-day, while the Padres will be missing two pitchers and position players Mason McCoy and Ha-Seong Kim. In terms of pitching matchups, (ERA: ) will be on the mound for the Dodgers while Dylan Cease (ERA: 3.64) will start for the Padres. According to the current betting lines, San Diego is favored to win with odds starting at -147 and currently at -135.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers +120 | Padres -135
• Spread: Dodgers +1.5 (-170) | Padres -1.5 (+150)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 57%.

Los Angeles vs San Diego Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently trailing 2-1 in their NLDS against San Diego, primarily due to poor performances on the mound. Starting pitcher Walker Buehler struggled in Game 3, giving up seven hits and six runs in just five innings pitched. Although the bullpen performed well, holding San Diego hitless in three innings, the damage had been done. Offensively, Mookie Betts showed improvement with a home run and one RBI, but is batting just .200 in the series. Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez also had mixed results at the plate. Los Angeles has not yet announced their starting pitcher for Game 4. Despite their ranking of 2 in offense and a record of 99-66 this season, the Dodgers have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 7 runs per game in the series. For more insights and MLB betting picks, stay updated.

San Diego Padres Analysis

In Game 3, San Diego's hitters, led by Fernando Tatis Jr., delivered a strong performance, going 7-for-31 at the plate and leaving only three runners on base. David Peralta also contributed with one hit and two RBI, bringing his postseason total to four. Despite starting pitcher Michael King's struggles, the Padres bullpen excelled, allowing just one hit in four innings of work. Dylan Cease will start on the mound for San Diego in the next game. Overall, the Padres have a power ranking of 6 and rank #8 for offense and #9 for defense in the MLB. Their record stands at 97-70, with Los Angeles winning 2 out of their last 3 matchups.

Los Angeles Dodgers Look to Secure Victory in Game 4 against San Diego Padres

As of the time of writing, Los Angeles has not yet announced its starting pitcher for Wednesday's Game 4 of the National League Division Series against San Diego, while the Padres have confirmed Dylan Cease will be taking the mound. Cease has struggled in his previous two starts against the Dodgers, giving up a total of eight runs over 8.1 innings. Los Angeles is facing a must-win situation in the final two games of the series to avoid elimination. The Dodgers have encountered challenges with their starting pitching, exemplified by Walker Buehler's six-run outing in Game 1. Despite this, I anticipate Los Angeles will secure a victory through a strong offensive performance, solid starting pitching, and a reliable bullpen effort.

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