Two strong competitors in the National League West are set to clash in the second game of a three-match series as the Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. The Dodgers recently secured an 8-7 win in extra innings on Monday. While the Dodgers have not yet confirmed their starting pitcher, the Padres plan to send right-hander Dylan Cease (1-5, 4.72 ERA) to the mound.
Game Kickoff
The first pitch will take place at 9:40 p.m. ET at Petco Park in San Diego. According to the latest odds, the Padres hold a -115 money line (risk $115 to win $100), while the Dodgers are at -106 (risk $106 to win $100). The over/under for total runs is set at 8. SportsLine’s model predicts a decisive win for the Padres.
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Model’s Top Picks for Dodgers vs. Padres
- Padres ML (-112)
- Padres run line +1.5 (-189)
- Teoscar Hernandez over 0.5 total bases (-149)
Game Predictions
Despite both teams experiencing a recent slump and having a similar record over their past 10 games, the Padres managed to take two out of three against a hot Milwaukee club, and the Dodgers lost two out of three to the St. Louis Cardinals, a front-runner in the National League Central.
Historically, the Dodgers have edged out the Padres, winning three of their last five meetings, but the competition has been close, with the Dodgers outscoring the Padres just 25-23 during that time. The model anticipates the Padres to equalize the series and forecasts a money line probability exceeding 50%.
Key Player Highlights
- Teoscar Hernandez, the Dodgers’ right fielder, faced challenges since late May but has fared well when the Dodgers are underdogs, consistently surpassing total bases in five consecutive road games.
During this span, he averages 2.8 total bases per game, with the model projecting him at 1.4 total bases, marking this prop with a five-star rating. Bet365 lists this line at -145, offering a good opportunity for bettors looking for value.
