The San Diego Padres (55-56, fourth in the NL West) are set to host the Los Angeles Dodgers (63-46, first in the NL West) on Sunday Night Baseball for August 6. The Padres are coming off a win over the Dodgers last night to even this weekend series at 1-1.
How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Sunday Night Baseball predictions and Dodgers vs. Padres free pick below.
Dodgers vs. Padres Odds
Moneyline: Los Angeles Dodgers -120 (FanDuel)/ San Diego Padres 110 (WynnBet)
Total: 9.5
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Game Info
Date: Sunday, Aug. 6
Time: 7:10 PM ET
Location: PETCO Park, San Diego
TV: ESPN
Padres Betting Trends
- The Padres have been inconsistent at home, with a 30-26 record.
- They are 7-3 in their last ten games and have a 55-56 record against the spread (ATS).
- As the underdog, the Padres have 8 wins and 16 losses this season.
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Dodgers Betting Trends
- The Dodgers, on the other hand, have a solid 34-20 record at home and are 6-4 in their last ten games.
- They have a 55-54 record ATS.
- As the favorite, the Dodgers have 53 wins and 37 losses this season.
Padres vs. Dodgers Predictions
The Padres will be sending their new acquisition, 43-year-old left-handed pitcher Rich Hill, to the mound. Hill has a 7-10 win-loss record this season with the Pittsburgh Pirates and an ERA of 4.76.
The Dodgers will counter with right-handed pitcher Lance Lynn, who has a 6-9 win-loss record and an ERA of 6.47.
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Offensively, the Padres have been struggling despite holding star power in their lineup, ranking 23rd in hits and 19th in batting average.
Padres vs. Dodgers Picks
Given the recent form of both teams and the pitching matchup, the Dodgers seem to have the edge in this game. Despite their recent loss, they have been performing well overall and have a stronger offense compared to the Padres. Therefore, the pick for this game would be the Los Angeles Dodgers on the moneyline for -120 odds.
The Pick: Dodgers moneyline -120