The San Diego Padres are scheduled to open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, August 5th in Los Angeles.
The Padres enter the series after losing to the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. Before Thursday’s loss, the Padres had won 5-straight games.
For their part, the Los Angeles Dodgers are the best team in baseball, entering this series having won their last five games, including a four-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants.
In this Padres vs. Dodgers Betting Analysis, we’re going to dig into recent performances and the pitching matchup to prepare your pick for Friday’s clash of National League heavyweight contenders destined for the postseason.
The first pitch between the Padres and Dodgers from Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 10:10 PM EDT.
MLB Scoreboard Record
In their most recent outing, the San Diego Padres finished a five-game series against the Colorado Rockies with a 7-3 loss. The Los Angeles Dodgers won their most recent outing, defeating the San Francisco Giants 5-3.
Padres vs. Dodgers Betting Analysis
Padres Analysis
The San Diego Padres have been building a World Series contender one transaction at a time. The Padres made the biggest trade deadline transaction in recent memory, acquiring generational superstar Juan Soto, instantly making the Padres a stronger MLB World Series contender in 2022 and the foreseeable future.
The San Diego Padres enter the series against the San Diego Padres with a record of 61-47 (.570)
In their last ten games, the San Diego Padres are 7-3, averaging 5.8 runs per game and 3.4 runs per game against.
Padres Averaging Numbers
The Padres are averaging 4.47 runs per game across the 2022 season, ranking them 13th in MLB. The Padres have averaged 3.98 runs per game in the 2022 season, ranking 9th in MLB.
Sean Manaea Analysis
The San Diego Padres have left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea scheduled to start Friday at Dodgers Stadium. Manaea has a record of 6-5 in 19 appearances, with a 4.25 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP.
The Padres are 3-2 in Manaea’s last five starts, averaging five innings, 6.4 hits against, and an ERA of 5.00. Notably, Manaea had two horrible outings against the Detroit Tigers and the Seattle Mariners, only lasting 3.1 innings and giving up eight hits and four runs in both games.
Dodgers Analysis
The Dodgers are the best team in this 2022 MLB season. The Dodgers have a record of 72-33 (.686 winning percentage) and an 11.5 game lead over the San Diego Padres in the National League West division.
When the postseason begins, the Los Angeles Dodgers should be the odds-on favorite to win the National League and a trip to the World Series.
Dodgers Averaging Numbers
In their last ten games, the Los Angeles Dodgers are 7-3, averaging 6.3 runs per game for and giving up 3.1 runs per game against.
Across the 2022 season, Los Angeles is averaging 5.25 runs per game, ranking the Dodgers 2nd in all of MLB.
The Dodgers remain at the top of MLB rankings averaging 3.25 runs per game in 2022 – the best mark of all MLB Teams.
Tony Gonsolin Analysis
The Los Angeles Dodgers have right-handed pitcher Tony Gonsolin scheduled to start against the Soto-upgraded Padres on Friday night.
Gonsolin’s statistics are a testament to the Dodgers’ pitching and defensive strength. In the 2022 Season, Gonsolin has a record of 12-1, with a 2.41 ERA and an incredible 0.90 WHIP.
MLB Injury Updated Report
As of publication, there are no significant lineup changes or injuries to report that will affect the odds MLB.
The Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. is still in the IL but edging closer to a rehab stint in the minors. When Tatis Jr. returns from injury, the Padres will have an incredibly imposing lineup.
San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the expected and deserved betting favorite for Friday’s series opener against the San Diego Padres. After the Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants, the Dodgers’ odds on the money line increased to -164 before settling back to -159.
At the same time, the San Diego Padres were listed as the underdog at +135. The Padres’ odds have begun to swing, moving to +130 as of Friday morning.
Total Line for this Matchup
The Over/Under is set at 8.5. The over was originally listed at -120; as of publication, the over is listed at -115, while the under is listed at -105.
The over might be the pick for this game, considering the offensive talent and capabilities the Dodgers and Padres possess.
The run line is set at 1.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers are listed as the favorite at +120, while the Padres are listed at -145.
Padres vs. Dodgers Betting Prediction
Deciding which games and odds to use your free MLB picks on is challenging when you have two teams playing great baseball, both destined for the postseason.
And how do you not pick the best team in baseball, producing above the season’s averages and having won their last five games in a row?
For our money, you can’t bet against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Statistically speaking, the Dodgers have an advantage over the Padres offensively and in the head-to-head pitching matchup.
Although we’re picking the Dodgers, remember there may be real value in taking the over at -115. Our pick is the Los Angeles Dodgers ( -115) on the run line (-1.5)
MLB Pick: Dodgers -1.5 (-115)
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