Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Betting Picks & Predictions
The Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the San Diego Padres in game two of a three-game series at Petco Park on Saturday night. The Dodgers, with a record of 100-62,
Game outlook
The Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the San Diego Padres in game two of a three-game series at Petco Park on Saturday night. The Dodgers, with a record of 100-62, will have left-handed pitcher James Paxton on the mound, boasting a 4-0 record and a 3.06 ERA. The Padres, standing at 20-20, will start right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron, holding a 1-4 record and a 5.82 ERA. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:40 PM EST. The Dodgers are currently favored to win with a line of -148.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Dodgers -148 | Padres +130
Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+110) | Padres +1.5 (-130)
Total: Over/Under 8.75 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 60%.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers arrived in San Diego on a season-high seven-game winning streak, showcasing their dominant offense that has scored 214 runs in 39 games with a league-leading average of 5.49 runs per game. They have slashed .270/.354/.454 with 133 extra-base hits, including 54 home runs. Shohei Ohtani leads all of baseball with a .355 batting average and 32 runs scored, along with being perfect on stolen base attempts. The pitching staff also leads the league with a 3.25 team ERA, holding opponents to a .214 batting average. The bullpen has 13 saves and a 3.24 ERA. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 1, ranking 1 in offense, 7 in defense, and currently holds a record of 26-13 for the season.