Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Betting Picks & Predictions
The Padres and Dodgers will face off in the final game of their two-game series on Wednesday. Both teams made trades at the deadline, but they are not expected to have a big
Game outlook
The Padres and Dodgers will face off in the final game of their two-game series on Wednesday. Both teams made trades at the deadline, but they are not expected to have a big impact in this matchup. The Dodgers lead the NL West and are chasing the Phillies for the overall NL lead. The Padres currently hold a wild card spot and have been on a hot streak, winning eight of their last nine games. Clayton Kershaw will start for the Dodgers with Dylan Cease taking the mound for the Padres. San Diego is the betting favorite, opening at -125 and currently sitting at -130. The game is scheduled to start at 8:40 P.M. EST.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Dodgers +118 | Padres -130
Spread: Dodgers +1.5 (-192) | Padres -1.5 (+165)
Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 57%.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers currently have an overall record of 63-45 this season and are 5.5 games ahead of the Padres for first place. They are just 2.5 games back of the Phillies for the best record in the National League. Despite losing four of their last six games, the Dodgers have been performing well offensively, scoring the fourth most runs and hitting the third most homers in the league. Pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be starting their next game, his first road game of the season. The team has recently acquired pitcher Jack Flaherty to bolster their pitching staff. With a power ranking of 22, the Dodgers are ranked 4th in offense and 9th in defense.