The San Diego Padres (55-56) are hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers (63-46) for a star-studded showdown on Sunday Night Baseball. The Dodgers had their four-game win streak halted on Saturday, falling 8-3 to the Padres. San Diego is currently nine games behind the Dodgers for first place in the NL West standings. Lance Lynn (7-9, 6.32 ERA) will start for the Dodgers, while Rich Hill (7-10, 4.76 ERA) takes the mound for San Diego.
First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. The Dodgers are listed at -112 on the money line (risk $112 to win $100) in the latest Dodgers vs. Padres odds. The over/under for total runs scored is 9. Before making any Padres vs. Dodgers picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. It went 331-285 on top-rated MLB money-line picks (+357) over the past two seasons. It entered Week 19 of the 2023 MLB season 49-39 on all top-rated MLB picks this season and has excelled on top-rated run-line picks, going 11-3 (+504). Anybody following has seen big returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Dodgers vs. Padres and revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine to see all of the model's MLB picks. Here are several MLB odds and trends for Padres vs. Dodgers:
- Dodgers vs. Padres money line: Dodgers -112, Padres -108
- Dodgers vs. Padres run line: San Diego +1.5 (-155)
- Dodgers vs. Padres over/under: 9 runs
- LAD: The Dodgers have won four of their last five games
- SD: The Padres are averaging 8.0 runs per game over their last four contests
- Dodgers vs. Padres picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back the Dodgers
Freddie Freeman is one of the best hitters in the game. Freeman has incredible pitch recognition skills and bat speed to consistently make contact. The seven-time All-Star ranks third in the MLB in batting average (.337) and is tied for seventh in RBI (77). He's logged at least three hits in three of his last five outings. On Aug. 3 versus the Oakland Athletics, Freeman was 3-of-5 with two doubles and a solo home run.
Will Smith is an athletic player behind the plate. Smith uses his smooth defensive instincts to throw runners out and frame pitches. As a hitter, Smith makes good contact and has a good eye. The 28-year-old is batting .276 with 14 home runs and 56 RBI. On Friday against the Padres, Smith was 2-of-5 with a double. See which team to back here.
Why you should back the Padres
Juan Soto brings terrific athleticism onto the diamond. Soto is a big-time slugger for the Padres with a strong throwing arm from the outfield. The 24-year-old is leading the team in both home runs (24) and RBI (72). He's recorded an RBI in four straight games. On Aug. 1 versus the Colorado Rockies, he was 2-of-5 with two home runs and four RBI.
Third baseman Manny Machado owns solid power anywhere on the field. Machado uses his outstanding range and arm talent to be an asset defensively. The six-time All-Star is batting .259 with 21 home runs and 65 RBI. In Saturday's win over the Dodgers, Machado went 2-of-4 with a homer and three total RBI. See which team to back here.
How to make Dodgers vs. Padres picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 9.2 combined runs. It also says one side of the money line has all of the value. You can only get the model's MLB picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Padres vs. Dodgers, and which side of the money line has all of the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its MLB picks, and find out.
