Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres odds, tips and betting trends

In the second game of a three-game set at PETCO Park, the San Diego Padres (9-6) play the Los Angeles Dodgers (10-3), Saturday at 8:40 PM ET. Oddsmakers project the Dodgers as a close favorite (-119 on the moneyline) against the Padres (-101). The …

In the second game of a three-game set at PETCO Park, the San Diego Padres (9-6) play the Los Angeles Dodgers (10-3), Saturday at 8:40 PM ET.

Oddsmakers project the Dodgers as a close favorite (-119 on the moneyline) against the Padres (-101). The Los Angeles Dodgers will give the start to Tyler Anderson (1-0, 6.28 ERA) looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Padres will turn to Yu Darvish (1-1, 6.28).

The Dodgers beat the Padres 6-1 yesterday, with Julio Urias getting the win (5.0 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 6 K) and Mookie Betts leading the way offensively (going 2-for-3 with two home runs and two RBI). Nick Martinez (4.2 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Padres.

Here is everything you need to prepare for Saturday’s Dodgers vs. Padres contest.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:06 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Dodgers (-119, bet $119 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Padres (-101, bet $101 to win $100)
  • Over/under: 8

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Dodgers Stats and Trends

Dodgers Betting Records

  • This season, the Dodgers have won 10 out of the 13 games, or 76.9%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • This season, Los Angeles has won 10 of its 13 games, or 76.9%, when favored by at least -119 on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 54.3% chance of a victory for the Dodgers.
  • So far this season, Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in four of their 13 games with a total.
  • The Dodgers have an ATS record of 10-3-0 in 13 games with a spread this season.

Tyler Anderson (Dodgers Probable Starter)

  • Anderson gets the nod for the Dodgers and will make his first start of the season.
  • The 32-year-old lefty will start for the first time this season after coming out of the bullpen twice.
  • He has an ERA of 2.25, a batting average against of .143 and 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings in two games this season.
  • The Padres rank 18th in MLB with a .223 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks 15th in the league (.355) and 12 home runs.
  • Among qualified pitchers in the majors last season, his 4.53 ERA ranked 34th, 1.246 WHIP ranked 29th, and 7.2 K/9 ranked 33rd.

Dodgers Batting Stats

  • The Dodgers’ 14 home runs rank sixth in Major League Baseball.
  • Fueled by 37 extra-base hits, the Dodgers rank fourth in MLB with a .412 slugging percentage this season.
  • Los Angeles ranks fourth in MLB with a .251 team batting average.
  • The Dodgers lead MLB with 70 runs scored this season.
  • Los Angeles has an OBP of .339 this season, which ranks third in MLB.
  • The Dodgers rank 13th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.2 whiffs per contest.

Padres Stats and Trends

Padres Betting Records

  • The Padres have won in one of the four contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • This year, San Diego has won one of four games when listed as at least -101 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Padres have an implied victory probability of 50.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • San Diego and their opponents have hit the over in four of their 15 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Padres have an against the spread mark of 9-6-0 in 15 games with a line this season.

Yu Darvish (Padres Probable Starter)

  • Darvish gets the start for the Padres, his fourth of the season. He is 1-1 with a 6.28 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent time out came on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves, when the right-hander threw 6 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up four hits.
  • In three games this season, the 35-year-old has an ERA of 6.28, with 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .226 against him.
  • Darvish heads into the matchup with two quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Darvish is trying to record his third start of five or more innings this season in this outing.
  • He will face a Dodgers offense that ranks ninth in the league with 108 total hits (on a .251 batting average). The squad also slugs a collective .412 (fourth in the league) with 14 total home runs (sixth in MLB play).

Padres Batting Stats

  • The Padres rank 13th in MLB play with 12 total home runs.
  • So far this year, the Padres rank 15th in baseball with a .355 slugging percentage.
  • San Diego’s .223 batting average ranks 18th in MLB.
  • The Padres score the fifth-most runs in baseball (62 total, 4.1 per game).
  • San Diego is 10th in the league with a .321 on-base percentage.
  • The Padres’ 9.1 strikeouts per game are the third-most in baseball.

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