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St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The St. Louis Cardinals (10-18) will finish a 3-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (15-13) on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 2-0

The Cardinals lost 1-0 Saturday to the Dodgers. St. Louis has lost 2 games in a row and 7 of its last 10 contests and is in last place in the NL Central.

The Dodgers have outscored the Cardinals 8-3 in the 1st 2 games of the series. Los Angeles has 2 straight wins and has won 6 of its last 10 games. LA is 1 game behind the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NL West.

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Cardinals at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Jake Woodford vs. RHP Noah Syndergaard

Woodford (1-2, 5.47 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.58 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 5.8 K/9 in 24 2/3 IP.

  • Has surrendered multiple ER in 4 of his 5 starts
  • Has given up at least 1 HR in 4 of his 5 starts and has allowed 7 HR this season (tied for the 8th most among starting pitchers)

Syndergaard (0-3, 6.58 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 26 IP.

  • Has given up at least 2 ER in his last 4 starts
  • Owns a 2-3 record with a 4.10 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 9.9 K/9 in 6 career starts against the Cardinals

Cardinals at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:27 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Dodgers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +1.5 (-155) | Dodgers -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cardinals at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Cardinals 5

Moneyline

DODGERS (-150) is the pick with how these teams have performed recently. Los Angeles is 8-6 at home while St. Louis is 5-10 on the road.

Run line/Against the spread

Even though it’s tough to trust either pitcher on the mound in this matchup, I’ll side with the DODGERS -1.5 (+125) at home. The Cardinals have lost by 2-plus runs in 2 of Woodford’s 5 starts this season.

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Over/Under

OVER 10 (-110) has solid value with the weather favoring batters in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Dodgers have had 10 or more combined runs scored in 5 of their last 8 games, while Syndergaard just surrendered 7 ER in his last start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 25.

The Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings overall.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (9-10) will begin a 4-game series against the Chicago Cubs (11-6) on Thursday at Wrigley Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 2-1

The Dodgers lost 5-3 to the New York Mets on Wednesday, losing the 3-game series 2-1. Los Angeles has lost 2 consecutive series and 4 of its last 6 games.

On Wednesday, the Cubs defeated the Oakland Athletics 12-2 to sweep the 3-game series. Chicago has won 4 straight games and 4 consecutive series.

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Dodgers at Cubs projected starters

RHP Michael Grove vs. RHP Jameson Taillon

Grove (0-1, 9.00 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.62 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 13 IP.

  • First 2 starts: 7 1/3 IP, 12 ER, 14 H, 3 BB, 8 K
  • Last start: 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 2-1 win Saturday vs. Cubs

Taillon (0-2, 4.50 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 14 IP.

  • First 2 starts: 9 IP,  7 ER, 13 H, 2 BB, 9 K
  • Last start: 5 IP,  0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 2-1 loss Saturday vs. Dodgers

Dodgers at Cubs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:54 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Cubs -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers +1.5 (-185) | Cubs -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dodgers at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Cubs 4

Moneyline

Even though they’ve struggled recently, I’ll back the DODGERS (+100) at plus odds on the road. Los Angeles is 11-2 in the last 13 meetings.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

While the Dodgers should be able to cover the spread, taking them at the current odds (-185) isn’t advised.

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Over/Under

UNDER 10.5 (-105) is the lean in this game with it being such a high total. There have been fewer than 10 runs scored in 9 of the last 10 meetings. This season’s 3-games between the teams have totaled 10, 3 and 5 runs.

The Dodgers are 4-1 to the Under in their last 5 games overall and the Cubs are 3-2 to the Under in their last 5.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2) will begin a 4-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (3-3) Thursday at Chase Field. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2.

The Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-2 Tuesday to give them 2 straight wins. Los Angeles will play its 1st road game of the season Thursday.

On Tuesday, the Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 8-6 as they’ve alternated wins and losses since Opening Day. Arizona has allowed 5 ER or more in 4 of its first 6 games of the season.

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Dustin May vs. RHP Merrill Kelly

May (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start of the season. He posted 1 BB, 4 K, and 0 ER in 7 IP while throwing 84 pitches against the Diamondbacks in his 1st start.

  • His 1st start was the 1st game of his major league career where he recorded 7 IP or more.
  • Is 0-1 with a 5.84 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 3 BB, 9 K and 8 ER in 3 career starts vs. the Diamondbacks.

Kelly (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start of the season. He allowed 0 ER, 4 BB and tallied 4 K in 3.2 IP with 74 pitches thrown in a road matchup against the Dodgers in his 1st start.

  • Has registered an 0-9 record with a 5.64 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 13 HR and an 8.3 K/9 in 13 career starts against the Dodgers.
  • Recorded a 5-5 record in 17 starts with a 3.02 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 8.8 K/9 at home during the 2022 season.

Dodgers at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:05 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+105) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 3

Moneyline

With May seemingly having a chance to pitch deeper into games, I’ll back the DODGERS (-155) in this NL West bout. Los Angeles also has plenty of success when facing Kelly on the mound.

Run line/Against the spread

DODGERS -1.5 (+105) has decent value as they have the advantage on the mound for Thursday night. The Dodgers are also 41-12 in the last 53 meetings, and we only need them to win by 2-plus runs to cover the spread.

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Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-115) is the pick in this game with May limiting the lineup of the Diamondbacks. There were 3 or fewer runs scored in 2 of the first 4 meetings between these teams to begin the season.

The Under is 10-1 in the last 11 meetings in Arizona and 12-3 in the last 15 meetings overall.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Opening Day on Thursday to start a 4-game series at Dodger Stadium. First pitch will take place at 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: This is the 1st meeting of 2023. The Dodgers went 14-5 against the Diamondbacks in 2022.

Arizona posted a 74-88 record while finishing 4th in the NL West last season. The Diamondbacks are expected to have their young OFs Corbin Carroll and Jake McCarthy lead the way in the lineup in 2023.

The Dodgers notched an impressive 111-51 record in 2022, but lost in the NL Division Series to the San Diego Padres. Los Angeles is tied for the 3rd-best odds to win the World Series this season with the New York Yankees.

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Zac Gallen vs. LHP Julio Urias

Gallen was 12-4 in 31 starts last season with a 2.54 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9, and 9.4 K/9 in 184 IP.

  • Finished 5th in NL Cy Young voting in 2022
  • Led the league in WHIP and H/9 last season

Urias posted a 17-7 record in 31 starts in 2022 with a 2.16 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9, and 8.5 K/9 in 175 IP.

  • Was 3rd in NL Cy Young voting in 2022
  • Had the best ERA in baseball last season and has back-to-back seasons of 17-plus wins.

Diamondbacks at Dodgers nickname odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:12 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Dodgers -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-150) | Dodgers -1.5 (+130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -122 | U: +101)

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Diamondbacks 4

Moneyline

PASS.

The Dodgers are expected to begin the season with a win, but taking them straight up at the current odds (-170) isn’t worth doing. I’m fine taking Los Angeles in parlays at the current odds, though.

Run line/Against the spread

DODGERS -1.5 (+130) has some value with Los Angeles having plenty of success against Arizona in recent years. The Dodgers are 39-12 against the Diamondbacks in the last 51 meetings and getting them to win by 2-plus runs at plus odds is worth the value.

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Over/Under

OVER 7 (-122) is the selection in this NL West matchup despite it being cooler weather than usual in Los Angeles. Gallen and Urias are on the mound, but teams will likely ease starters into their usual workload as the season progresses.

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Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (35-46) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (51-29) wrap up a 3-game series Wednesday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Season series tied 4-4

The Rockies had plenty of success hosting the Dodgers, but they’ve lost the first 2 games of this series in Los Angeles.

The Dodgers have outscored the Rockies by a 10-5 count, with the Under going 1-0-1 in the first 2 games in this series. The Under is 8-2-2 in the past 12 games overall for Los Angeles.

Rockies at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Jose Urena vs. RHP Mitch White

Urena (0-0, 3.52 ERA) makes his 1st start, and 5th overall appearance. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 5.9 BB/9 and 3.5 K/9 in 7 2/3 IP.

  • Returns to the majors for the 1st time since April 26, when he allowed 3 R (1 ER), 4 H in 2 1/3 IP of relief.
  • Makes 1st start since Aug. 28, 2021, against the Toronto Blue Jays when he was a member of the Milwaukee Brewers.

White (1-1, 3.93 ERA) makes his 7th start and 12th overall appearance. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 34 1/3 IP.

  • Allowed 1 ER and 2 H in 3 2/3 IP in his 1st relief appearance of the season at Colorado on April 10.
  • Is 1-1 with a 5.02 ERA and 18 K in 14 1/3 IP in 2 starts and 3 relief appearances at home.

Rockies at Dodgers odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Rockies +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Dodgers -380 (bet $380 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +2.5 (+100) | Dodgers -2.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Rockies at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Rockies 2

Money line

The Dodgers (-380) will cost more than 3 1/2 times your potential return, and there is never any way to justify that kind of risk for such a small reward.

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Run line/Against the spread

The DODGERS -2.5 (-120) are risky business on the run line, but Los Angeles covered the big inflated line in Tuesday’s game, edging the Rockies +2.5 (+100) by a 5-2 count. Don’t go crazy risking big money, but L.A. is worth a small-unit play.

Over/Under

The UNDER 9.5 (-122) is the lean here. If the game were in Denver it would be a different story. However, the Under is the play here, going 8-2-2 in the past 12 games overall.

And if you needed further proof the Under is the play, the Rockies have managed 3 or fewer runs in 6 consecutive road games, averaging just 1.8 runs per game during the unimpressive span. The Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 road outings for Colorado.

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Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (35-44) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (49-29) open a 3-game series Monday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Rockies lead the season series 4-2.

The Rockies have won 4 of the past 6 games, including 2 of 3 at Coors Fields against the Dodgers from June 27-29.

The Dodgers lost the series finale against the San Diego Padres, but Los Angeles won 3 of 4 in the set. The Under is 7-2-2 across the past 11 games overall for the Dodgers.

Rockies at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Kyle Freeland vs. LHP Julio Urias

Freeland (4-5, 4.31 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 through 85 2/3 IP.

  • Is 1-2 with a 2.91 ERA in 6 road starts across 34 IP vs. a 5.23 ERA in 9 home starts over 51 2/3 IP.
  • Has a 1-1 record, 7.45 ERA and .275 opponents’ batting average in 9 2/3 IP across 2 starts vs. LAD this season.

Urias (6-6, 2.64 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 through 81 2/3 IP.

  • Wrapped up the month of June with a 3-1 record, 2.20 ERA and .167 OBA in 28 2/3 IP across 5 starts.
  • Is 1-1 with a 7.36 ERA with a .353 OBA in 7 1/3 IP in 2 starts vs. COL this season.
  • Has allowed 11 home runs this season, but none in 34 1/3 IP at home.

Rockies at Dodgers odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Rockies +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Dodgers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +2.5 (-130) | Dodgers -2.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rockies at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Rockies 4

Money line

The Dodgers (-300) will cost you 3 times your potential return, and that’s just too risky. Plus, the Rockies (+230) actually have a winning record in 6 meetings this season against them.

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Run line/Against the spread

The DODGERS -2.5 (+105) are a little more reasonably priced on the run line, but it’ll be close now that the Dodgers have to win by 3. While Los Angeles has shockingly struggled against the Rockies +2.5 (-130) this season, all of the previous meetings have been at Coors Field in Denver. The Dodgers will handle their business at home against the Rox. LEAN DODGERS -2.5 (+105).

Over/Under

The OVER 8.5 (-110) has been a frequent happening for the Rockies lately, going 3-0-2 in the past 5 games overall, while also going 3-0-2 in the past 5 inside the division.

While the Under has dominated for the Dodgers lately and has cashed in 5 straight meetings in L.A., the Over is 4-1-1 in the past 6 for the Dodgers against losing teams. The Over is also 6-2 in the past 8 games at home against southpaws.

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Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds (2-4) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (3-2) Thursday in the opener of a four-game set at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Reds come in after being swept in a two-game interleague series with the Cleveland Indians, falling by a combined 17-8 score. Cincinnati has dropped four of the past five games overall since winning its opener.

The Dodgers enter off an interleague series sweep at the Minnesota Twins, including a 7-0 win in the finale Wednesday. Clayton Kershaw had an 80-pitch, 7-inning perfect game before exiting. The Dodgers bullpen allowed a hit in the final 2 innings to spoil the combined no-hitter.

Reds at Dodgers: Projected starters

Reds RHP Luis Cessa vs. Dodgers RHP Walker Buehler

Cessa (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will make his first start of the season after appearing in relief twice to start the year.

  • Allowed 1 hit and 2 walks with 1 strikeout in 2 2/3 IP in two relief appearances against the Braves April 7-10.
  • Will be making his first start since the 2018 season when he was a member of the New York Yankees.

Buehler (1-0, 3.60 ERA) allowed 2 runs and 4 hits with 2 walks across 5 innings at Colorado last Friday in his season debut.

  • Went 11-2 with a 2.05 ERA across 123 IP with 130 strikeouts over 19 starts at Dodger Stadium in 2021.
  • Posted an 0-1 record with a 5.84 ERA and .277 opponent batting average with 15 strikeouts across 12 1/3 IP in two starts versus Cincinnati last year.

Reds at Dodgers odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Reds +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Dodgers -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (+102) | Dodgers -1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Reds at Dodgers prediction and picks

Prediction

Dodgers 8, Reds 3

Money line

The Dodgers (-270) will cost you more than two and a half times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk for not enough reward.

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Run line/Against the spread

The DODGERS -1.5 (-125) are a much better play at home with their Opening Day starter on the hump against Cessa, who will presumably be an opener since he is making his first start since 2018.

The Reds were clubbed by the Indians at Great American Ball Park in a two-game interleague set, getting outscored 17-8. If Cleveland’s bats can pile up that kind of offense, imagine what Los Angeles will do at Dodger Stadium.

Over/Under

The OVER 8.5 (-115) is the play, and the Dodgers have the potential of taking care of it all on their own.

The Over is 4-1 in the past five series openers for Cincinnati dating back to last season while going 5-2 in its last seven meetings with L.A.

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San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The San Diego Padres (78-80) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (102-56) meet Thursday in the finale of a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Padres vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

L.A. won the first two games of the series by a combined score of 13-10.

Season series: Dodgers lead 11-7.

RHP Vince Velasquez is on the rubber for the Padres. Velasquez is 3-8 with a 6.22 ERA (89 2/3 IP, 62 ER), 1.48 WHIP, 4.8 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 over 20 starts and four relief appearances for San Diego and the Philadelphia Phillies this season.

  • Last outing: No-decision in San Diego’s 10-8 home loss to the Atlanta Braves Saturday with a stat line of 3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 2 BB and 3 K.
  • vs. Dodgers on the current roster: 4.48 FIP with a .229 batting average (BA), .293 wOBA, .376 expected slugging percentage (xSLG), 28.6 K% and 89.6 mph exit velocity (EV) in 77 plate appearances (PA).

RHP Tony Gonsolin is L.A.’s projected starter. Gonsolin is 4-1 with a 3.00 ERA (51 IP, 17 ER), 1.35 WHIP, 5.6 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 over 12 starts and two relief appearances.

  • Last outing: Win, 4-2 with 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 0 BB and 7 K Friday at the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • vs. Padres on the current roster: 2.21 FIP with a .265 BA, .288 wOBA, .372 xSLG, 19.4 K% and 84.6 mph EV in 36 PA.

Padres at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:16 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Padres +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Dodgers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Padres +1.5 (-105) | Dodgers -1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Prediction

Dodgers 7, Padres 3

Money line (ML)

PASS because the Dodgers (-250) are a little pricier than I’d like in this spot and there’s a “line freeze” as roughly 85% of the action is on L.A. However, the line hasn’t budged since the opener (according to Pregame.com).

Perhaps the sportsbooks feel as though their pricing for this game is dead on and are willing to take on more Dodgers bets. This is worrisome because the “House” ought to be making L.A. cheaper considering the one-way betting action.

Either way, I’ll PASS on laying more than two-to-one with the Dodgers.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

BET DODGERS -1.5 (-115) because the Padres have essentially folded on their season. This is a fair price for L.A.’s run line and San Diego has lost 10 of its last 11 games.

Velasquez is only getting starts for the Padres because of their mass injury issues to the pitching staff and the bullpen has been terrible this month. In September, San Diego’s bullpen has the sixth-worst ERA and home run per nine-inning rate and the eighth-worst hard-hit rate.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the OVER 9.5 (+105) for a small wager because this is both a “sharp” and “public” play. All the pro-Over money has steamed the total up from the 9-run opener to the current price.

The rationale is fairly obvious. Both teams are sending out starters that have below-average stuff, each lineup is stacked with power hitters and San Diego’s bullpen has been getting raked this month.

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San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The San Diego Padres (78-78) meet the Los Angeles Dodgers (100-56) Tuesday for the start of their three-game series at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Padres vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

San Diego’s collapse out of playoff contention is complete after officially being eliminated and winning just 9 of its last 30 games. The Padres enter Tuesday on a three-game losing skid and have won just once in the last nine games.

L.A. has won seven of its last 10 games and trails the San Francisco Giants by 2 games for first place in the NL West and home-field advantage throughout the postseason.

Season series:  Dodgers lead 9-7.

RHP Yu Darvish makes his 30th start for the Padres. Darvish is 8-10 with a 4.21 ERA (162 1/3 IP, 76 ER), 1.07 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 this year.

  • Last outing: No-decision with 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 3 H, 3 BB and 7 K in San Diego’s 7-6 home win over the Giants Thursday.
  • Darvish is 2-2 against L.A. this season with a 2.42 ERA (26 IP, 7 ER), 0.73 WHIP and 5.0 K/BB in four starts.
  • vs. Dodgers on the current roster: 3.50 FIP with a .163 batting average (BA), .249 wOBA, .306 expected slugging percentage (xSLG), 33.6 K% and 88.1 mph exit velocity (EV) in 149 plate appearances (PA).

RHP Walker Buehler is on the hill for the Dodgers. Buehler is 14-4 with a 2.58 ERA (195 2/3 IP, 56 ER), 0.98 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 over 31 starts.

  • Last outing: No-decision in L.A.’s 10-5 loss at the Colorado Rockies Wednesday with 3 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 7 H, 0 BB and 2 K.
  • Buehler is 1-0 in four starts against San Diego this season with a 2.03 ERA (26 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 0.90 WHIP and 6.5 K/BB.
  • vs. Padres on the current roster: 3.73 FIP with a .194 BA, .253 wOBA, .446 xSLG, 27.1 K% and 89.8 mph EV in 170 PA.

Padres at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 3:00 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Padres +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Dodgers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Padres +1.5 (-140) | Dodgers -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Prediction

Dodgers 5, Padres 1

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the DODGERS (-190) for a half unit since Buehler’s effectiveness has tailed off a bit in September.

For instance, this month is Buehler’s worst by winning percentage, WHIP, K/BB and ERA. In fact, Buehler’s ERA in September is 7.32.

That said, Darvish’s struggles have coincided with San Diego’s decline and MLB’s pitching substance policy that went into effect June 21. Since then, Darvish is 2-8 with a 5.97 ERA, a .798 opponent’s OPS and has allowed 19 home runs in 15 starts.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Slight “LEAN” to the DODGERS -1.5 (+115) for a tiny wager because L.A. still has the edge in starting pitching, and the difference between each ball clubs’ bullpen this month is staggering.

In September, San Diego’s bullpen ranks 23rd in xFIP, 21st in home run per nine-inning rate and 24th in ERA. While L.A.’s bullpen has the best ERA in the majors and the eighth-best home run per nine-inning rate.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Under 7.5 (-107) because of “sharp line movement” heading south of the total, which has caused oddsmakers to move the Padres-Dodgers total down from the 8-run opener.

However, since we are arriving to the party a little late, and I don’t have a strong enough handicap on the total in this contest – I’ll stay away.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (95-54) meet the Cincinnati Reds (77-72) Sunday for their three-game series finale at Great American Ball Park with the first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Dodgers vs. Reds odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Cincinnati took the opener 3-1. Los Angeles won 5-1 Saturday behind a masterful pitching performance from NL Cy Young front runner Max Scherzer, who had 7 IP with 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB and 7 K.

Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw makes his 20th start of the season. Kershaw is 9-7 with a 3.33 ERA (110 2/3 IP, 41 ER), 0.99 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 this year.

  • Last outing: No-decision in 5-1 home win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday with 4 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB and 5 K.
  • Kershaw picked up an 8-0 win against Cincy April 28 with 7 IP, 4 H, 1 BB and 8 K.
  • vs. Reds on the current roster: 2.97 FIP with a .141 batting average (BA), .212 wOBA, .231 expected slugging percentage (xSLG), 36.0 K% and 82.0 mph exit velocity (EV) in 86 plate appearances (PA).

LHP Wade Miley is Cincy’s projected starter. Miley is 12-6 with a 3.09 ERA (160 IP, 55 ER), 1.29 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 27 starts.

  • Last outing: Loss, 6-5, with 4 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 10 H, 2 BB and 1 K Tuesday at the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • vs. Dodgers on the current roster: 3.93 FIP with a .268 BA, .326 wOBA, .457 xSLG, 21.7 K% and 89.6 mph EV in 106 PA.

Dodgers at Reds odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 4:14 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Dodgers -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Reds +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -1.5 (-117) | Reds +1.5 (-103)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Prediction

Dodgers 6, Reds 3

Money line (ML)

L.A. has so many clear edges across the board that I cannot even think about Cincy’s money line in this spot, but the Dodgers (-200) are a little too expensive.

Also, this is only Kershaw’s second start back from IL stint and I’d like to see some more of him before risking two times my return on a money line.

PASS. 

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

BET the DODGERS -1.5 (-117) because, if Kershaw knocked the rust off in his previous start, L.A. has a massive advantage in this matchup.

Cincy’s lineup is terrible against left-handed pitching: 29th in wRC+, 26th in wOBA and 24th-fewest home runs hit.

Additionally, we are getting “sharp line movement” toward L.A., which opened at a -107 consensus run line but has been moved up because early bettors hammered the DODGERS -1.5.

We don’t need vintage Kershaw because the Reds have been struggling at the plate recently. In September, Cincy’s lineup is in the bottom 10 of several advanced hitting metrics including wRC+, wOBA and WAR.

Over/Under (O/U)

Slight “LEAN” to the UNDER 8.5 (+100) for a tiny wager because I’m much more confident in the Dodgers covering than the total.

Miley might not have the most eye-popping numbers, but he induces soft contact and ranks in the 94th percentile in EV, 82nd percentile in hard-hit rate and 78th percentile in chase rate. Plus, Cincy’s bullpen has been lights out this month.

The combination of Kershaw on the mound, Cincy’s struggles against left-handed pitching and sneaky strong pitching from the Reds equals a small bet on UNDER 8.5 (+100).

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