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Dodger fans trolled the Padres about Fernando Tatis’ suspension by throwing an inflatable PED on the field

Dodgers fans are TROLLS.

Baseball fans, man. You’d think they’d be just as chill as their favorite sport is. Nope. Quite the opposite.

We’ve seen some wild fan behavior this season. Not in a bad way, necessarily. But definitely in a weird way.

For example, remember the dude who drank through a hot dog straw? I wonder if he’s been jailed for that. Or how about the 11-year-old White Sox fan who ran on the field? Man, just five more years and he’s probably getting tackled like it’s NFL Sunday.

See what I mean? Weird behavior. Also hilarious behavior, too. We have something else to add to that list now.

Dodgers fans were absolutely ruthless in their trolling of the Padres after Fernando Tatis’ suspension. He’s out for 80 games because he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Obviously a devastating blow to a deep that had aspirations for making a deep playoff run at the very least.

So what did Dodgers fans do? Remind them of their misery by throwing a giant inflatable PED on the field.

TROLOLOLOLOL. That’s so wild, y’all. And then the nerve to do this while they’re actually down 4-0 in the game, too? That’s hilarious.

Fans thought this was great.

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Mookie Betts jugó a cachar la pelota con un joven fan de Dodgers en las gradas

Es posible que Mookie Betts le haya hecho la noche a este joven fan. Durante el partido de la noche del lunes de Los Angeles Dodgers contra los Milwaukee Brewers, Betts fue más allá del deber para que un fan tuviera este momento tan especial. En …

Es posible que Mookie Betts le haya hecho la noche a este joven fan.

Durante el partido de la noche del lunes de Los Angeles Dodgers contra los Milwaukee Brewers, Betts fue más allá del deber para que un fan tuviera este momento tan especial. En lugar de su calentamiento usual entre una entrada y otra, Betts encontró a un pequeño fan de los Dodgers sentado en las gradas del campo central con un letrero que decía “Mookie, ¿quieres jugar a cachar la pelota?”, ¡y decidió jugar con él!

Y no fue únicamente una vez, Betts y el fan de los Dodgers estuvieron lanzando y atrapando la pelota por varios minutos durante media entrada para el calentamiento del jardinero derecho. Esto será un momento que nunca se olvidará.

Traducción: Mookie jugando a cachar la pelota con un fan en las gradas.

 

Traducción: Mookie Betts calienta en el jardín derecho con un fan en las gradas.

 

Definitivamente este será un momento que ese fan siempre recordará con cariño por el resto de su vida. ¡Qué momento de tanta clase! ¡Betts tomó tiempo de su calentamiento para ayudar a que un joven fan cumpliera su sueño!

 

Artículo traducido por Ana Lucía Toledo

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Notre Dame football’s small part in Vin Scully’s path to Dodgers broadcast booth

How a Notre Dame-North Carolina football game led to Vin Scully’s quick rise with the Dodgers.

The term GOAT gets thrown around way too liberally these days.  There are some all-time greats and some really goods that deserve praise but it feels as if calling someone the “Greatest of All-Time” has lost a bit of the impact it used to.

That’s not the case for Vin Scully.

And it will never not be the case.

Scully became the legendary voice of the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers for whom he broadcast games for an astonishing 67 years.  His iconic calls included Kirk Gibson’s walk-off home run in the 1988 World Series, Hank Aaron’s record setting 715th career home run, and even “The Catch” in the 1981 NFC Championship game.

Those were all incredible and are worthy of celebration but what made Scully special was his ability to tell stories.  Sure, he had them of the greatest players the game ever saw and he saw plenty of those guys up close, but his stories of the other players who weren’t All-Star regulars or megastars are what I always enjoyed most about him.  Check out below to hear just a few of his less iconic but equally as great of calls over the years.

Earlier today our colleague Matt Zemek at Trojans Wire shared a story of how a college football game at Fenway Park actually served as Scully’s major breakthrough in terms of broadcasting.

From the piece Zemek found on Boston.com:

It was November 12, 1949, and Scully was just a 21-year-old looking to break into broadcasting after graduating from Fordham University. A special circumstance had helped him land the job of calling the game at Fenway Park between 6-0 Boston University and 5-1 Maryland.

It was legendary Detroit Tigers announcer Ernie Harwell (who was once fired by Bo Schembechler – good going there) was reassigned to call the Notre Dame-North Carolina game that day which led to the famed Red Barber reaching out to Scully and getting him to announce the Boston University vs. Maryland game at Fenway.  Notre Dame routed the Tar Heels 42-6 that day which meant Scully’s game received the majority of CBS’ attention as it was competitive.

Shortly after Scully joined the Dodgers broadcast booth and the rest is history.

I’m not silly enough to think Vin wouldn’t have made it one day if not for calling that Boston U.-Maryland game but he wouldn’t have gotten his start quite as quickly.

From a baseball fan that was blessed to be able to fall asleep to Dodgers games on MLB.tv for the better part of the last 15 years, RIP Vin.  Thank you for the incredible memories and helping spread your love for baseball with a world that will never hear from a finer broadcaster.

This Vin Scully call on Kobe Bryant’s first pitch for the Dodgers will have you deep in your feelings

“What a brilliant basketball player young Kobe Bryant is.”

Vin Scully was an absolute treasure. There was something about his voice that just transported you to another place.

It was so soothing. So calming. Even in the final years of his career, Scully was still at the top of his game and just better than everyone else at calling games. This dude was a true legend and he’ll be missed.

Everyone is circulating their favorite Vin Scully moments across the internet now in the wake of his death. One of the moments people have been gravitating to on the NBA side of things is Scully’s call of Kobe Bryant’s first pitch for the Dodgers.

It’s a young Kobe, fresh off of a title run with the Lakers, taking the mound to throw out a ceremonial first pitch for LA. And with us losing both of these legends in recent years, this video will absolutely have you in your feels today if you’re fans of either of them.

“Do you recognize this man? No, he’s not a very tall, slim right hander. He’s not somebody who is trying out for the Dodgers. That’s Kobe Bryant of the world champion Lakers. Threw out the first ball tonight, gets a hug from Dave Hansen and he got an ovation from this crowd.” 

Just a perfect Vin Scully call, man. Sweet, soothing, calming, descriptive, inclusive and so many more things. It’s just amazing in every way. He finishes off with “what a brilliant basketball player young Kobe Bryant is.”

This wasn’t a moment that needed such brilliance, but Scully applied it anyway. Why? Because that’s just what he did. That’s who he was. And that’s why he’ll be dearly missed.

The best Vin Scully moments from the final years of his career

We gathered some of our favorite moments of legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully from the final years of his storied career. 

Vin Scully, beloved Hall of Fame broadcaster at the helm of the Dodgers for 67 years, died Tuesday at age 94. A cherished voice, not only among Dodgers fans but all who loved baseball, Scully was the longest-tenured broadcaster of a team in the history of pro sports.

“Vin Scully was one of the greatest voices in all of sports,” said Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten in a statement shared on Twitter. “He was a giant of a man, not only as a broadcaster, but as a humanitarian. He loved people. He loved life. He loved baseball and the Dodgers. And he loved his family. His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever. I know he was looking forward to joining the love of his life, Sandi. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this very difficult time. Vin will be truly missed.”

We gathered some of our favorite moments of Scully from the final years of his storied career.

Watch Cooper Kupp throw out the first pitch at the Dodgers game

Cooper Kupp got the chance to throw out the first pitch at the Dodgers game ⚾️

The Lombardi Trophy has been making the rounds over the last couple of weeks, going on tour with the Rams. It made a stop at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night, with Cooper Kupp, Cam Akers and Nick Scott bringing it to the game.

Kupp got the chance to throw out the first pitch, too, and he threw a strike from the rubber. He may not be a quarterback, but Kupp’s arm is pretty good.

The Dodgers went on to beat the Giants on Tuesday night, 3-1. Julio Urias pitched a gem, throwing six shutout innings with four strikeouts and just four hits allowed.

Below are some other videos and photos shared by the Rams and Dodgers from last night’s win.

 

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants odds, tips and betting trends

A pair of clubs in the NL West – the Los Angeles Dodgers (14-7) and the San Francisco Giants (14-8) – clash on Tuesday at 10:10 PM ET, at Dodger Stadium. The Giants are an away underdog (+155) at the Dodgers (-180). The Dodgers will give the ball to …

A pair of clubs in the NL West — the Los Angeles Dodgers (14-7) and the San Francisco Giants (14-8) — clash on Tuesday at 10:10 PM ET, at Dodger Stadium.

The Giants are an away underdog (+155) at the Dodgers (-180). The Dodgers will give the ball to Julio Urias (1-1) against the Giants and Carlos Rodon (3-0).

The Dodgers were vicotrious 6-3 over the Tigers Tuesday in their most recent game. Freddie Freeman went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI to lead them offensively while Walker Buehler was picked up the victory after throwing five innings without giving up an earned run on six hits, while striking out five.

The Giants lost to the Nationals Tuesday, with Alex Cobb registering the loss while throwing 2/3 of an inning, giving up one earned run on four hits. Mike Ford went 1-for-4 with two RBI to lead the Giants’ offense.

Here’s everything you need to get ready for Tuesday’s Dodgers vs. Giants matchup.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 11:06 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Dodgers (-180, bet $180 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Giants (+155, bet $100 to win $155)
  • Over/under: 6.5

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Dodgers Stats and Trends

Dodgers Betting Records

  • This season, the Dodgers have won 14 out of the 23 games, or 60.9%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • Los Angeles has entered 16 games this season favored by -180 or more and is 10-6 in those contests.
  • Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Dodgers have a 64.3% chance to win.
  • Los Angeles’ games have gone over the total in six of their 23 chances.
  • The Dodgers are 14-9-0 against the spread in their 23 chances this season.

Julio Urías (Dodgers Probable Starter)

  • The Dodgers’ Urias (1-1) will make his fifth start of the season.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up one earned run and allowed one hit in six innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • The 25-year-old has an ERA of 2.50, 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .156 in four games this season.
  • Urías has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • The Giants have scored 109 runs this season, which ranks second in MLB. They are batting .237 for the campaign with 24 home runs, seventh in the league.

Dodgers Batting Stats

  • The Dodgers rank 13th in Major League Baseball with 21 home runs.
  • Hitters for the Dodgers have a combined .384 slugging percentage this season, which ranks 10th in MLB.
  • Los Angeles ranks 13th in MLB with a .237 team batting average.
  • The Dodgers are among the highest scoring teams in the league, ranking seventh with 102 total runs this season.
  • Los Angeles is among the best in the league at getting on base, ranking ninth with an OBP of .321.
  • The Dodgers rank sixth in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.1 whiffs per contest.

Giants Stats and Trends

Giants Betting Records

  • The Giants have been chosen as underdogs in six games this year and have walked away with the win two times (33.3%) in those games.
  • San Francisco has played as an underdog of +155 or more just one time this year and came away with a win in that game.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Giants have a 39.2% chance of walking away with the win.
  • San Francisco and their opponents have hit the over in 10 of their 23 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Giants are 12-10-0 against the spread in their 22 games that had a posted line this season.

Carlos Rodón (Giants Probable Starter)

  • Rodon (3-0) gets the starting nod for the Giants in his fifth start of the season. He’s put together a 1.17 ERA in 23 innings pitched, with 38 strikeouts.
  • In his last time out on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics, the left-hander went six innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering three hits.
  • The 29-year-old has put up an ERA of 1.17, with 14.9 strikeouts per nine innings in four games this season. Opponents have only a .141 batting average against him.
  • Rodon is looking to record his third quality start of the season in this matchup.
  • Rodon will look to pitch five or more innings for his fifth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.2 innings per outing.
  • The opposing Dodgers offense has a collective .237 batting average, and is 20th in the league with 163 total hits and seventh in MLB action with 102 runs scored. They have the 10th-ranked slugging percentage (.384) and are 13th in all of MLB with 21 home runs.
  • The 29-year-old ranks fourth in ERA (1.17), eighth in WHIP (.826), and first in K/9 (14.9) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.

Giants Batting Stats

  • The Giants average 1.1 home runs per game to rank seventh in MLB play with 24 total home runs .
  • So far this year, the Giants rank 14th in the league, slugging .379.
  • San Francisco’s .237 batting average ranks 13th in the league.
  • The offense for the Giants is No. 2 in baseball scoring 5.0 runs per game (109 total runs).
  • San Francisco ranks 11th in baseball with a .315 on-base percentage.
  • The Giants’ 8.9 strikeouts per game rank 20th in baseball.

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Dodgers vs. Giants: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
  • Game Time: 10:10 PM ET
  • Stadium: Dodger Stadium
  • TV Channel: NBC Sports Networks
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers odds, tips and betting trends

At Dodger Stadium on Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers (13-7) play the Detroit Tigers (7-13), with first pitch at 4:10 PM ET. The Dodgers are heavily favored (-367 moneyline odds) when they take on the Tigers (+291). The matchup on the mound for this …

At Dodger Stadium on Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers (13-7) play the Detroit Tigers (7-13), with first pitch at 4:10 PM ET.

The Dodgers are heavily favored (-367 moneyline odds) when they take on the Tigers (+291). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to Walker Buehler (2-1), and Eduardo Rodriguez (0-1) getting the nod for the Detroit Tigers.

Jacob Barnes (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) earned a win in the Tigers’ 5-1 victory over the Dodgers yesterday. Austin Meadows led the way offensively, going 3-for-4 with two RBI. Evan Phillips (0.2 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 2 K) took the loss for the Dodgers.

Here is what you need to prepare for Sunday’s Dodgers vs. Tigers game.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers Odds and Betting Lines

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

  • Favorite: Dodgers (-367, bet $367 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Tigers (+291, bet $100 to win $291)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Dodgers Stats and Trends

Dodgers Betting Records

  • The Dodgers have won 13, or 59.1%, of the 22 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • Los Angeles has played as a favorite of -367 or more once this season and lost that game.
  • The Dodgers have a 78.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • So far this season, Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in five of their 22 games with a total.
  • The Dodgers are 13-9-0 against the spread this season.

Walker Buehler (Dodgers Probable Starter)

  • The Dodgers’ Buehler (2-1) will make his fifth start of the season.
  • The right-hander allowed three hits in nine scoreless innings pitched against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
  • The 27-year-old has an ERA of 2.55, 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .217 in four games this season.
  • Buehler will look to finish five or more innings for the fifth start in a row.
  • The Tigers rank 27th in MLB with 64 runs scored this season. They have a .229 batting average this campaign with eight home runs (29th in the league).
  • Among qualified pitchers in the majors this season, the 27-year-old ranks 25th in ERA (2.55), 32nd in WHIP (1.054), and 40th in K/9 (7.7).

Dodgers Batting Stats

  • The Dodgers’ 21 home runs rank 10th in Major League Baseball.
  • Fueled by 53 extra-base hits, the Dodgers rank eighth in MLB with a .389 slugging percentage this season.
  • Los Angeles has a team batting average of .237 this season, which ranks 12th among MLB teams.
  • The Dodgers have scored the fifth-most runs in the league this season with 96.
  • Los Angeles is among the best in the league at getting on base, ranking seventh with an OBP of .324.
  • The Dodgers have shown patience at the plate this season with the fifth-best rate of strikeouts per game (8.1) among MLB offenses.

Tigers Stats and Trends

Tigers Betting Records

  • The Tigers have been underdogs in 17 games this season and have come away with the win six times (35.3%) in those contests.
  • This is the worst odds of a win that sportsbooks have given Detroit this season with a +291 moneyline set for this game.
  • The Tigers have an implied victory probability of 25.6% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Detroit and their opponents have hit the over in seven of their 20 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • In 20 games with a line this season, the Tigers have a mark of 8-12-0 against the spread.

Eduardo Rodriguez (Tigers Probable Starter)

  • Rodriguez (0-1 with a 5.03 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 19 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Tigers, his fifth of the season.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins, when he went six innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up four hits.
  • In four games this season, the 29-year-old has put up an ERA of 5.03, with 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .230 against him.
  • Rodríguez is trying to continue a second-game quality start streak in this matchup.
  • Rodríguez will look to build on a three-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 4.3 innings per appearance).
  • He will face a Dodgers offense that ranks fifth in the league with 96 total runs scored while batting .237 as a squad. His opponent has a collective .389 slugging percentage (eighth in MLB action) and has hit a total of 21 home runs (10th in the league).

Tigers Batting Stats

  • The Tigers are second-worst in MLB play with eight home runs.
  • So far this season, the Tigers are slugging .312, the fourth-lowest average in the league.
  • Detroit’s .229 batting average ranks 17th in the league.
  • The Tigers score the fourth-fewest runs in baseball (64 total, 3.2 per game).
  • Detroit’s .308 on-base percentage is 15th in baseball.
  • The Tigers strike out 8.8 times per game to rank 11th in the league.

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers odds, tips and betting trends

The Los Angeles Dodgers (13-6) will host the Detroit Tigers (6-13), Saturday at 10:10 PM ET, with the Tigers on a six-game losing skid. The Dodgers are a heavy home favorite (-345) against the Tigers (+274). The scheduled starters are Clayton …

The Los Angeles Dodgers (13-6) will host the Detroit Tigers (6-13), Saturday at 10:10 PM ET, with the Tigers on a six-game losing skid.

The Dodgers are a heavy home favorite (-345) against the Tigers (+274). The scheduled starters are Clayton Kershaw (3-0) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Beau Brieske (0-1) for the Detroit Tigers.

These clubs play again following the Dodgers’ 5-1 victory over the Tigers yesterday. Tyler Anderson (5.0 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 3 K) picked up the win for the Dodgers. Justin Turner went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead the team on offense. Tyler Alexander (2.1 IP, 4 R, 3 H, 1 K) took the loss on the mound for the Tigers.

Before the Dodgers vs. Tigers matchup, here’s everything you need to prepare for Saturday’s baseball action.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:07 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Dodgers (-345, bet $345 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Tigers (+274, bet $100 to win $274)
  • Over/under: 8

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Dodgers Stats and Trends

Dodgers Betting Records

  • This season, the Dodgers have won 13 out of the 21 games, or 61.9%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • Los Angeles has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -345.
  • Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Dodgers have a 77.5% chance to win.
  • Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in five of their 21 games with a total this season.
  • The Dodgers are 13-8-0 ATS in their 21 games with a spread this season.

Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers Probable Starter)

  • The Dodgers’ Kershaw (3-0) will make his fourth start of the season.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw five innings against the San Diego Padres, giving up one earned run while allowing four hits.
  • The 34-year-old has pitched in three games this season with a 2.65 ERA, 12.2 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .167.
  • Kershaw has three starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • The Tigers are batting .227 this season, 19th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .310 (28th in the league) with eight home runs.

Dodgers Batting Stats

  • The Dodgers rank ninth in Major League Baseball with 20 home runs.
  • Fueled by 51 extra-base hits, the Dodgers rank eighth in MLB with a .395 slugging percentage this season.
  • Los Angeles has a team batting average of .242 this season, which ranks 10th among MLB teams.
  • The Dodgers have scored the fourth-most runs in the league this season with 95.
  • Los Angeles has an on-base percentage of .330 this season, which ranks sixth in the league.
  • The Dodgers have shown patience at the plate this season with the sixth-best rate of strikeouts per game (8.2) among MLB offenses.

Tigers Stats and Trends

Tigers Betting Records

  • The Tigers have come away with five wins in the 16 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • Oddsmakers have given Detroit the worst odds of winning they have seen this season with a +274 moneyline listed for this contest.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Tigers have a 26.7% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Detroit and their opponents have gone over in seven of their 19 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Tigers are 7-12-0 against the spread in their 19 games that had a posted line this season.

Beau Brieske (Tigers Probable Starter)

  • Brieske (0-1) makes the start for the Tigers, his second of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies, when he tossed five innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up three hits.
  • In one games this season, he has compiled a 5.40 ERA and averages 5.4 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .167 against him.
  • He meets a Dodgers offense that ranks fourth in the league with 95 total runs scored while batting .242 as a unit. His opponent has a collective .395 slugging percentage (eighth in MLB play) and has hit a total of 20 home runs (ninth in the league).

Tigers Batting Stats

  • The Tigers have hit the second-fewest home runs in MLB action this season (eight).
  • So far this season, the Tigers are slugging .310, the third-lowest average in baseball.
  • Detroit’s .227 batting average ranks 19th in the league.
  • The Tigers are the third-lowest scoring team in MLB play averaging 3.1 runs per game (59 total).
  • Detroit is 17th in the league with a .306 on-base percentage.
  • Tigers batters strike out 8.5 times per game, the eighth-lowest average in the league.

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers odds, tips and betting trends

Two squads on losing skids – the Detroit Tigers (five straight) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (two in a row) – play on Friday at 10:10 PM ET, at Dodger Stadium. The favored Dodgers (-241 on the moneyline to win) host the Tigers (+199). The matchup on …

Two squads on losing skids — the Detroit Tigers (five straight) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (two in a row) — play on Friday at 10:10 PM ET, at Dodger Stadium.

The favored Dodgers (-241 on the moneyline to win) host the Tigers (+199). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to Tyler Anderson (1-0), and Tyler Alexander (0-2) taking the ball for the Detroit Tigers.

The Dodgers’ matchup Friday versus the Diamondbacks finished in a 3-1 loss. Trea Turner went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the defeat, while Daniel Hudson threw one inning, giving up one earned run on one hit en route to taking the loss.

The Tigers lost to the Twins yesterday, with Tarik Skubal registering the loss while throwing five innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits while striking out four. Robbie Grossman went 3-for-4 to pace the Tigers’ offense.

Here’s everything you need to get ready for Friday’s Dodgers vs. Tigers game.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 11:06 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Dodgers (-241, bet $241 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Tigers (+199, bet $100 to win $199)
  • Over/under: 8.5

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Dodgers Stats and Trends

Dodgers Betting Records

  • This season, the Dodgers have won 12 out of the 20 games, or 60%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • Los Angeles has played as a favorite of -241 or more twice this season and won both games.
  • Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Dodgers have a 70.7% chance to win.
  • Los Angeles’ games have gone over the total in five of their 20 chances.
  • The Dodgers are 12-8-0 against the spread this season.

Tyler Anderson (Dodgers Probable Starter)

  • Anderson heads to the mound for the Dodgers to make his second start of the season, seeking his second win.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw 4 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs while allowing four hits against the San Diego Padres.
  • He has an ERA of 2.84, a 4 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of .868 in three games this season.
  • The Tigers are batting .229 this season, 17th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .316 (25th in the league) with eight home runs.

Dodgers Batting Stats

  • The Dodgers rank 11th in Major League Baseball with 18 home runs.
  • Hitters for the Dodgers have a combined .394 slugging percentage this season, which ranks eighth in MLB.
  • Los Angeles’ .244 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking ninth in MLB.
  • The Dodgers have scored 90 runs this season, which ranks sixth in MLB.
  • Los Angeles has an OBP of .331 this season, which ranks fourth in MLB.
  • The Dodgers have shown patience at the plate this season with the sixth-best rate of strikeouts per game (8.2) among MLB offenses.

Tigers Stats and Trends

Tigers Betting Records

  • The Tigers have come away with five wins in the 15 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • Oddsmakers have given Detroit the worst odds of winning they have seen this season with a +199 moneyline listed for this contest.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Tigers have a 33.4% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Detroit and their opponents have hit the over in seven of their 18 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Tigers are 7-11-0 against the spread in their 18 games that had a posted line this season.

Tyler Alexander (Tigers Probable Starter)

  • Alexander (0-2 with a 7.20 ERA and eight strikeouts in 10 innings pitched) makes the start for the Tigers, his fourth of the season.
  • In his last outing on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies, the lefty threw 3 2/3 innings, allowing five earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
  • The 27-year-old has put up a 7.20 ERA and 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings over three games this season, while allowing a batting average of .326 to opposing batters.
  • Alexander has pitched five or more innings in a game one time this year heading into this matchup.
  • The opposing Dodgers offense has a collective .244 batting average, and is 15th in the league with 145 total hits and sixth in MLB action with 90 runs scored. They have the eighth-ranked slugging percentage (.394) and are 11th in all of MLB with 18 home runs.

Tigers Batting Stats

  • The Tigers have hit eight home runs this season, the second-lowest total in MLB action.
  • So far this season, the Tigers are 25th in the league with a .316 slugging percentage.
  • Detroit’s .229 batting average ranks 17th in MLB.
  • The Tigers score the fourth-fewest runs in baseball (58 total, 3.2 per game).
  • Detroit’s .310 on-base percentage is 13th in the league.
  • Tigers batters strike out 8.6 times per game, the 10th-lowest average in the league.

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