Teams looking to get a leg up on the other one in a tight National League West race battle on Sunday Night Baseball when the Los Angeles Dodgers face the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers (20-14), who are first in the division and are looking for their 10th division crown in 11 years, are 8-8 on the road this season. The Padres (18-16), who have not won an NL West title since 2006, are 10-10 at home this year. In 23 meetings a year ago, including the postseason, the Dodgers won 15 times.
First pitch from Petco Park in San Diego is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. The Dodgers lead the all-time series 514-419, including a 241-223 edge in games played at San Diego. The Dodgers are a -115 favorite on the money line (risk $115 to win $100) in the latest Dodgers vs. Padres odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total runs scored is 8. Before making any Padres vs. Dodgers picks, be sure to see the MLB predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has dialed in on Dodgers vs. Padres and revealed its predictions and best bets. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's MLB picks. Here are the MLB odds and betting trends for Padres vs. Dodgers:
- Dodgers vs. Padres money line: Los Angeles -115, San Diego -105
- Dodgers vs. Padres over-under: 8 runs
- Dodgers vs. Padres run line: Los Angeles -1.5 (+143)
- LAD: The Dodgers are 68-30 in their last 98 Sunday games
- SD: The Padres are 5-1 in their last six games vs. NL West opponents
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Why you should back the Dodgers
Center fielder James Outman is off to a strong start to his career. In 34 games this season, he is hitting .274 with seven home runs, 21 RBI and 22 runs scored. He already has 10 multi-hit games, including a 4-for-5 performance with two homers and four RBI in a 9-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on April 22. He was 2-for-5 with two homers and five RBI at Chicago on April 20.
Also providing some pop on offense is right fielder Mookie Betts. In 32 games, Betts is batting .254 with nine doubles, five homers, 18 RBI and 21 runs scored. He had a six-game hitting streak snapped on Friday. Last week against the Phillies, he had back-to-back three-hit, three-RBI games. In 45 career games against the Padres, Betts is hitting .307 with 16 doubles, one triple, 11 homers and 23 RBI. See which team to back here.
Why you should back the Padres
Right-hander Joe Musgrove (1-0, 10.80 ERA) will start for San Diego. The Padres have earned wins in both of his starts this season, including in the high altitude of Mexico City in a 16-11 win over the San Francisco Giants on April 29. In 3.1 innings, he allowed six hits, seven runs – all earned – with one walk and three strikeouts in the no-decision. In his April 22 start at Arizona, he went five innings, earning the victory by allowing just three earned runs on seven hits with six strikeouts. In nine career starts against the Dodgers, he has a 4.04 ERA with 17 walks and 50 strikeouts in 49 innings.
Shortstop Xander Bogaerts is among San Diego's top hitters. In 33 games, he is hitting .282 with six homers, 14 RBI and 22 runs scored. He has seven multi-hit games on the season, including a 3-for-4 performance in a 10-3 win over Milwaukee on April 15. In four career games against the Dodgers, Bogaerts is batting .259 with three homers and eight RBI. See which team to back here.
How to make Padres vs. Dodgers picks
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