The San Diego Padres (54-55), currently on a three-game home winning streak, are set to host the Los Angeles Dodgers (62-45) in a thrilling NL West showdown. The Dodgers, leading the division, will be looking to extend their dominance over the Padres, having won 5 out of the 6 games in the season series so far.
How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres predictions, odds, and picks below.
Dodgers vs Padres Odds
Moneyline: Los Angeles Dodgers -108 (BetMGM) / San Diego Padres -111 (BetRivers)
Total: 8.5
Game Info
Date: Friday, Aug. 4
Time: 9:40 PM ET
Location: PETCO Park, San Diego
TV: SDPA
Padres Betting Trends
The Padres have been performing well at home, with a 29-25 record. They have also been strong against the spread (ATS) in their last 5 games, going 4-1. As the favorite, the Padres have 44 wins and 38 losses this season.
Dodgers Betting Trends
The Dodgers, on the other hand, have a solid 28-25 record on the road. However, they have struggled ATS in their last 5 games, going 2-3. As the favorite, the Dodgers have 52 wins and 37 losses this season.
Dodgers vs Padres Predictions
The pitching matchup for this game features Yu Darvish of the Padres and Bobby Miller of the Dodgers. Darvish has an 8-7 record with a 4.53 ERA this season, while Miller has a 6-2 record with a 4.37 ERA. Both pitchers have been in decent form, but Darvish’s experience and home advantage could give the Padres the edge.
Offensively, both teams have been performing well in recent games. The Padres have the top team ERA in baseball at 3.66, while the Dodgers have the third-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .457. However, the Dodgers’ powerful lineup, led by Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts, might prove too much for the Padres’ pitching staff.
Dodgers vs Padres Picks
Considering the recent form of both teams and the pitching matchup, this game could go either way. However, the Dodgers’ superior offensive firepower and their dominance in the season series make them the slight favorites. Therefore, the pick here is the Los Angeles Dodgers on the moneyline.
The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline | -108 at BetMGM