The Los Angeles Dodgers (106-47) start their final road trip of the regular season with the opener of a 3-game series against the San Diego Padres (85-68) Tuesday. First pitch is 9:40 p.m. ET at Petco Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Padres odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Dodgers lead 12-4
The Dodgers close out the regular season with 3 road games against the Padres and 6 home games against the Colorado Rockies. They are coming off winning 2-of-3 games against the St. Louis Cardinals. Los Angeles is 16-6 in its last 22 games.
The Padres close out the regular season with 9 home games, starting with this series against the Dodgers. They took 2-of-3 games on the road from the Rockies and have won 7 of their last 9 games. San Diego is currently the No. 2 wild card team in the National League and holds a 1 1/2-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies for the final spot.
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Dodgers at Padres projected starters
LHP Tyler Anderson vs. LHP Blake Snell
Anderson (15-4, 2.52 ERA) makes his 27th start in 29th appearance. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 through 167 2/3 IP.
- Is 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA against the Padres in 3 starts this season
- Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 17 starts
Snell (8-9, 3.62 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 12.2 K/9 through 117 IP.
- Is 0-1 with a 6.00 ERA in 2 starts against the Dodgers, both of which the Padres lost
- Has allowed 1 or fewer runs in 4 of his last 5 starts.
Dodgers at Padres odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:54 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Dodgers -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Padres -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+145) | Padres +1.5 (-180)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)
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Dodgers at Padres picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 6, Padres 3
Money line
Both teams are playing quite well right now as the regular season comes to a close, but the Dodgers have absolutely dominated the Padres this season, winning 12-of-16 games this year.
The Dodgers have won 4 of the 6 games this season at Petco Park.
The Dodgers are 20-6 when Anderson starts, while the Padres are 8-14 in Snell’s starts.
The Dodgers have won 7 of their last 9 road games.
Take the DODGERS (-115).
Run line/Against the spread
Of the Dodgers’ 106 victories, 91 have been by at least 2 runs. All 12 of their wins over the Padres have been by more than 1 run.
The Padres have the league’s worst ATS record at home. They are 24-48 ATS at Petco Park this season, while the Dodgers are 47-31 ATS on the road.
Take the DODGERS -1.5 (+145).
Over/Under
The last 6 games between the Dodgers and Padres, and 10 of the 16 games they have played all season, have had 8 or more runs.
Three of the Padres’ last 4 games have had 8 or more runs.
Three of the Dodgers’ last 7 have had 8 or more runs.
Take OVER 7.5 (-122).
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