The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers will battle on Friday in a crucial Game 3 affair. The Padres earned an instrumental win in Game 2 to even the series up at one apiece. San Diego will now try and take an NLDS lead at home.
The Dodgers finally lost a playoff game to the Padres. They had previously enjoyed pure dominance over San Diego.
Game 3 Projections
With pressure mounting on both sides, Game 3 projects to be a tremendous contest full of emotion.
The first pitch is scheduled for 8:37 PM EST on October 14th, 2022, at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. Let’s take a look at the Padres vs. Dodgers odds for Game 3 of the NLDS.
Padres vs. Dodgers Odds Breakdown
The Padres rebounded nicely in Game 2 and now have a shot at upsetting the Dodgers in the series. The official odds for Game 3 have yet to be released, but San Diego very well may be the home favorite.
MLB Trade Line
The Padres made a plethora of roster moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline to bolster their roster. Although the Dodgers cruised to a division win, the Padres made those moves for a potential playoff matchup with LA.
And here we are in October with these teams squaring off. Whether the Dodgers are favored or not, according to the sportsbooks, LA is still going to be considered the favorite by most people in this series.
Dodgers’ Consistency
The Dodgers’ consistent thrashing of the Padres leaves questions about whether San Diego can take care of business.
But now is their best opportunity with the series all knotted up at one. The Padres will find themselves in a tremendous position to upset the odds if they can take a 2-1 lead via a Game 3 win.
Let’s take a closer look at the Padres vs. Dodgers odds and betting predictions.
San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
Padres vs. Dodgers Starting Pitchers
The Padres are rolling with Blake Snell for Game 3, while the Dodgers will counter with either Tony Gonsolin or Tyler Anderson.
Snell Analysis
Snell is a hard-throwing left-hander who has battled inconsistency at times. But he’s difficult to square up when he’s on top of his game.
Snell also has a history against LA. He was on the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2020 when the Dodgers defeated Tampa Bay in the World Series.
Snell pitched extremely well against the Dodgers but was pulled early in a crucial game which drew criticism from many people.
Dodgers’ Potent Lineup
LA ended up winning, but Snell displayed the ability to control the Dodgers’ potent lineup. In 2022, he went 8-10 with a 3.38 ERA to go along with 171 strikeouts.
Snell’s first 2022 playoff start saw him last just 3.1 innings pitched. He allowed just two earned runs but walked an unsightly six batters.
Gonsolin’s Game 3 Expectations
For LA, Gonsolin is the expected Game 3 starter. But as of this story’s publication, Dave Roberts has yet to formally announce a starter.
NL Cy Young
Gonsolin was a 2022 All-Star who would have received serious NL Cy Young consideration if it wasn’t for injuries. Nevertheless, he’s a capable pitcher who Dave Roberts trusts.
Gonsolin posted an incredible 2.14 ERA to go along with a 16-1 record and 119 strikeouts this season. But he’s pitched only one time since late August. That outing came in the form of an abbreviated 2-inning start to end the season.
San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
After reviewing the Padres vs. Dodgers odds and starting pitchers, it is time to make our official Game 3 prediction.
Games 1 and 2 did not disappoint in Los Angeles. Both games ended with 5-3 scores, as LA won Game 1 and San Diego took Game 2.
Which Team Is Worth Rolling Within Game 3?
Both offenses should be able to perform fairly well in San Diego. The Dodgers’ starting pitching situation is difficult to predict at the moment. If Gonsolin pitches, he likely will not work deep into the game.
Meanwhile, Snell is erratic at times and may not be able to work deep into the night either.
In the end, I like taking the Dodgers on the run line in Game 3. But we should expect another highly competitive affair between these NL West rivals. Take the LA Dodgers with your NLDS Game 3 betting pick.
MLB Pick: Dodgers (-121)
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