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San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Diego Padres (21-26) kick off a 9-game road trip on Tuesday with the 1st game in a 3-game series against the Washington Nationals (20-27). First pitch for this series opener is 7:05 p..m. ET at Nationals Park. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Padres won 2022 series 4-3

The Padres had an off day on Monday and are coming off a 7-0 win on Sunday over the Boston Red Sox which ended a 4-game losing streak. They are 3-11 in their last 14 games.

The Nationals have won 2 straight games, taking 2 of 3 games in their home series against the Detroit Tigers before an off day on Monday. They had a 4-game losing streak prior to that.

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Padres at Nationals projected starters

RHP Yu Darvish vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore

Darvish (2-3, 3.56 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 48 innings.

  • Last start Wednesday vs. Kansas City Royals: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H. 2 BB, 6 K
  • Is 1-2 with 4.62 ERA in 4 career starts vs. Nationals

Gore (3-3, 3.69 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.45 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 in 46 1/3 innings.

  • Nationals have lost his last 4 starts
  • Facing Padres for 1st time in his career

Padres at Nationals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:17 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Padres -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Nationals +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (+110) | Nationals +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Padres at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 4, Padres 3

Moneyline

The Padres are struggling, having lost 11 of their last 14 games, and they have scored 3 or fewer runs in 10 of those 14 games.

The Nationals have scored 5 or more runs in 3 straight games. They are 7-7 in their last 14 games.

BET NATIONALS (+125).

Run line/Against the spread

The Nationals are 30-17 ATS this season, tied for the best record in all baseball while the Padres are 22-25 ATS.

Taking the Nationals +1.5 (-135) here to cover isn’t a bad play if you want to give yourself an extra run to play with, but with those positive odds as the underdog on the moneyline and the Nationals playing better than the Padres over the last few games, PASS on the run line.

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Over/Under

Only 1 of the last 6 games between the 2 teams have had a total of 9 or more runs. Five of the Nationals’ last 8 games have had at least 9 runs while only 1 of the Padres’ last 17 games has had a total of at least 9 runs.

BET UNDER 8 (-105).

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Boston Red Sox at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Boston Red Sox at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Red Sox (26-20) and San Diego Padres (20-26) meet Sunday for the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Petco Park is set for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Red Sox lead 2-0

Boston won 4-2 Saturday as a +105 road underdog after jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the 2nd inning thanks to a 3-run home run from 2B Enmanuel Valdez. The Red Sox have not trailed through the first 2 games of this series.

Boston has now won 4 straight games and is 11-9 on the road. San Diego has now lost 4 straight and is 1-9 in their last 10 overall. The Padres sit at 11-15 at home on the season.

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Red Sox at Padres projected starters

RHP Corey Kluber vs. RHP Michael Wacha

Kluber (2-5, 6.41 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.48 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 through 39 1/3 IP.

  • Last outing: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 5 K, in a 9-1 home loss vs. St. Louis Cardinals last Sunday
  • Career vs. San Diego: 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA (14 IP, 4 ER), 14 H, 0 HR, 1 BB and 18 K across 2 starts

Wacha (4-1, 4.06 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 through 44 1/3 IP.

  • Last outing: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 11 K, in a 4-0 home win Monday vs. Kansas City Royals
  • Career vs. Boston: 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA (15 IP, 5 R), 14 H, 1 HR, 5 BB, 17 K through 3 starts

Red Sox at Padres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:13 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Red Sox +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Padres -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox +1.5 (-150) | Padres -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Red Sox at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 5, Padres 3

Moneyline

LEAN RED SOX (+125).

The Red Sox are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings with San Diego dating back to 2013 and 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. The Red Sox are also 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in San Diego. Boston is 1-4 in its last 5 interleague games vs. right-handed starters but should be able to come away with the win Sunday.

Run line/Against the spread

BET BOSTON +1.5 (-150).

This is your safest bet for this game. The Red Sox are looking for a 3-0 sweep of the Padres and that should be motivation enough. The Padres have the pitching advantage with Wacha but Boston should be able to win this game — or at least keep it close.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 9 (-105).

The Over has been hitting recently for Boston, but the Under is 2-0 in their last 2 games.

The Under is 4-0 in Wacha’s last 4 starts on grass and 4-0 in his last 4 starts overall.

The Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings overall and 16-5-1 in the last 22 meetings overall. The Under is also 10-2-1 in the last 13 meetings in San Diego.

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Boston Red Sox at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Boston Red Sox at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Red Sox (24-20) and San Diego Padres (20-24) meet Friday to kick off a 3-game series. First pitch from Petco Park is set for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting since 2019 when the Red Sox won the series 2-1

Boston won 12-3 Wednesday as -128 home favorites vs. Seattle Mariners. The Red Sox have now won back-to-back games after a 4-game losing streak. This game kicks off a 9-game road stretch for Boston.

San Diego lost 4-3 Wednesday as -268 home favorites vs. Kansas City Royals. The Padres have now lost back-to-back games and are only 1-4 in their last 5 games overall. The Padres have an 11-13 home record and are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.

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Red Sox at Padres projected starters

LHP James Paxton vs. LHP Blake Snell

Paxton (0-0, 3.60 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 16.2 K/9 in 5 innings.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 9 K, in an 8-6 home loss Friday vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Career vs. San Diego: 1-1 with a 1.98 ERA (13 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 13 H, 2 HR, 8 BB, 19 K in 3 starts

Snell (1-5, 4.61 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.54 WHIP, 5.5 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 41 innings.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 4 K, in a 4-2 road loss Friday vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Career vs. Boston: 7-3 with a 2.59 ERA (62 2/3 IP, 18 ER), 54 H, 1 HR, 27 BB, 65 K in 12 starts

Red Sox at Padres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:05 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Red Sox +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Padres -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox +1.5 (-160) | Padres -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Red Sox at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 3, Padres 1

Moneyline

LEAN RED SOX (+125).

The Red Sox are only 1-5 in their last 6 inter-league games, but have won 2 straight and 3 of their last 5 road games. And for what it’s worth, the Red Sox are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in San Diego.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

Boston at -160 is a little heavy here if you aren’t comfortable betting the Red Sox straight up to win. But the moneyline or O/U is the better value.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (+100). 

For San Diego the Under is 4-0 in their last 4 opening games of a series and 8-0 in their last 8 inter-league games vs. teams with a winning record.

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Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Kansas City Royals (13-31) close a 3-game series against the San Diego Padres (20-23) Wednesday. First pitch from Petco Park is at 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Royals vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Royals snapped a 4-game losing skid with a 5-4 victory Tuesday. They scored 5 runs in the top of the 2nd inning and held on the rest of the way behind 6 innings of 4-run ball by RHP Brady Singer and 3 scoreless frames from their bullpen.

The Padres are just 1-6 in their last 7 games and are 2-8 in their last 10 contests. San Diego has scored more than 4 runs only once in that 10-game stretch.

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Royals at Padres projected starters

RHP Carlos Hernandez vs. RHP Yu Darvish

Hernandez (0-1, 4.50 ERA) makes his 1st start and 19th appearance. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 through 20 IP.

  • Has not allowed a run in 14 of his 19 appearances
  • Likely to be a bullpen game as his longest appearance this season is 2 1/3 IP

Darvish (2-2, 3.16 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 through 42 2/3 IP.

  • Allowed 2 or fewer ER in 5 of 7 starts
  • Career vs. Royals: 4-1, 2.40 ERA, 0.93 WHIP in 7 starts

Royals at Padres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Royals +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Padres -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals +1.5 (+120) | Royals -1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Royals at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 5, Royals 3

Moneyline

Both teams are struggling, but the Royals will be going with a bullpen game and they have the 4th-worst reliever ERA in the majors at 4.86.

Darvish has been very good for most of his starts this season and had a career 0.93 WHIP against the Royals.

However, at -275 odds, it isn’t worth the action on the moneyline.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Royals are 16-28 ATS this season, the 2nd-worst mark in the majors. However, the Padres are 8-13 ATS at home.

Eleven of the Royals’ last 13 losses have been by 2 or more runs, while the Padres’ last 11 wins have all been by at least 2 runs.

Your 2 logical plays for this game are to bet the Royals on the moneyline or to take the Padres on the run line.

I don’t trust a bullpen game for the Royals against Darvish.

BET PADRES -1.5 (-145).

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Over/Under

The game last night reached 9 runs, but the Padres have not had a game with a total higher than 9 in their last 13 games.

Five of the last 6 games for the Royals have not surpassed 9 runs.

BET UNDER 8.5 (+100).

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Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with expert MLB picks, predictions and best bets.

The Kansas City Royals (12-30) open a 3-game interleague series with the San Diego Padres (19-22) Monday at Petco Park. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Royals vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Padres won the season series 2-1 in 2022

The Royals were swept in Milwaukee against the Brewers in a 3-game interleague series over the weekend. Kansas City is still a respectable 4-4 across its last 8 games overall but has won just 1 of the last 10 interleague games.

The Padres were also swept over the weekend, falling in 3 games at the Los Angeles Dodgers. San Diego has dropped 5 games in a row and 7 of its last 8 contests. The Padres are 1-2 in 3 interleague games this season.

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Royals at Padres projected starters

RHP Brad Keller vs. RHP Michael Wacha

Keller (3-3, 4.31 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.77 WHIP, 7.3 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 in 39 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 4 BB, 4 K in a 9-1 home win vs. the Chicago White Sox Wednesday
  • Road splits this season: 2-0, 2.91 ERA (21 2/3 IP, 7 ER), .213 OBA in 4 starts

Wacha (3-1, 4.82 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9, 7.2 K/9 in 37 1/3 IP innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 4 K in a 6-1 road win vs. the Twins last Tuesday
  • Home splits this season: 1-1, 6.10 ERA (16 1/3 IP, 11 ER), .288 OBA in 3 starts

Royals at Padres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:06 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Royals +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Padres -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals +1.5 (-115) | Padres -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Royals at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 5, Padres 3

Moneyline

The ROYALS (+165) are worth a roll of the dice in this interleague series opener.

Keller has been pretty respectable overall and has strong splits on the road. While Kansas City has won just 12 times in 42 games, Keller has been on the bump for 3 of those victories.

The Padres have dropped 5 in a row and have managed just 10 total runs during the skid. San Diego has averaged just 2.4 runs per game across its previous 8 contests.

Run line/Against the spread

The ROYALS +1.5 (-115) are a strong value on the run line as underdogs if you require insurance and just can’t bring yourself to play the lowly AL club straight up.

Kansas City is 5-3 in the past 8 games as an underdog on the run line, including 4 straight-up victories.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 9 (-110) is the lean, ever so slightly.

The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games overall for the Royals while cashing at a 6-1 clip in their past 7 interleague games and in their last 4 vs. AL West foes.

The Under has cashed in 5 straight home games for the Padres while going 7-0-1 in the past 8 interleague games. The Under is 16-5-1 in their last 22 games against right-handed starting pitchers and has chased at a 7-3 clip in the past 10 series openers.

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

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

The San Diego Padres (19-21) hope to avoid a 3-game sweep by the Los Angeles Dodgers (25-15) on Sunday. First pitch for the series finale is Sunday at 4:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 4-1

The Padres have lost 4 in a row and 6 of their last 7 after the Dodgers have taken both games of the series so far with 4-2 victories. San Diego has been held to 3 or fewer runs in 6 of its last 7 games, all losses.

The Dodgers have a 4-game winning streak and are 12-2 in their last 14 games.

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Padres at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Ryan Weathers vs. RHP Tony Gonsolin

Weathers (1-1, 2.50 ERA) makes his 4th start and 6th appearance overall. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 5 BB and 11 K in 18 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K in 2-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves on April 17
  • Is 0-0 with career 3.95 ERA in 4 appearances (3 starts) vs. Dodgers

Gonsolin (0-1, 1.93 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 5 BB and 10 K in 14 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 3 R (0 ER), 3 H, 0 BB, 6 Ks in 9-3 loss Monday at Milwaukee Brewers
  • Is 4-0 with career 1.45 ERA in 6 appearances (5 starts) vs. Padres

Padres 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 10:55 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Padres +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Dodgers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres +1.5 (-130) | Dodgers -1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Padres at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Padres 3

Moneyline

The Dodgers have won 12 of their last 14 games and are 14-6 at home while the Padres have lost 4 in a row and 6 of their last 7 games.

It seems 5 runs is the magic number for the Padres. They are 10-0 in their last 10 games scoring 5 or more runs. They are 0-10 in their last 10 games scoring fewer than 5 runs.

The Dodgers have allowed 4 or fewer runs in 11 of their last 13 games.

The moneyline is a little too costly to bet the Dodgers here, but they are  good bet on the run line.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Ten of the Dodgers’ last 12 wins have been by 2 or more runs. Their last 3 wins over the Padres have been by more than 1 run. Meanwhile, 9 of the Padres’ last 12 losses have been by more than 1 run.

BET DODGERS -1.5 (+105).

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Over/Under

None of the last 12 games between the Padres and Dodgers have reached 9 total runs. The Padres’ last 10 games have had 8 or fewer total runs.

BET UNDER 9.5 (-115).

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

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

The San Diego Padres (19-20) play the middle contest of a 3-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (24-15) Saturday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 3-1

The Padres lost their 3rd consecutive game in Friday’s series opener, falling 4-2. San Diego has dropped 5 of the past 6 games overall, including 3 in a row against Los Angeles, to slip back under .500 on the season.

The Dodgers have won 3 in a row and 5 of the previous 6 contests. In addition, L.A. is an impressive 11-2 in the past 13 games dating back to April 28, opening up a 3-game lead over the 2nd-place Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Padres at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Joe Musgrove vs. LHP Julio Urias

Musgrove (1-0, 6.75 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 13 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 2 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 5-2 extra-innings home loss vs. the Dodgers last Sunday
  • Last season vs. Dodgers: 0-2, 3.63 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 7 ER), 23 K, .231 opponent batting average (OBA) in 3 starts

Urias (4-3, 3.77 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9, 9.5 K/9 in 45 1/3 IP innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 3 K in a 5-2 extra-innings road win vs. the Padres last Sunday
  • Home splits this season: 3-1, 1.82 ERA (24 2/3 IP, 5 ER), .205 OBA in 4 starts

Padres at Dodgers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Padres +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Dodgers -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres +1.5 (-160) | Dodgers -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Padres at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Padres 2

Moneyline

The DODGERS (-155) are playing well, and they’re not priced out of line on their home field.

The Padres (+125) are 1-5 in the past 6 games overall, while cashing in just 2 of the previous 8 tries in Game 2 of a series. They’re also just 1-5 in the past 6 against teams with a winning overall record, too.

Run line/Against the spread

The DODGERS -1.5 (+135) are a decent value on the run line. Not only has L.A. won 3 in a row, but it has cashed on the run line in each outing. In fact, as a favorite, Los Angeles is 10-1 in the past 11 games as a favorite, while covering the run line in 8 of the past 9 as a fave.

The Padres +1.5 (-160) failed to cover as an underdog on the run line in Friday’s opener, and they’re 0-2 on the run line in the past 2 as a ‘dog against the Dodgers.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 8.5 (-115) is worth a look, as the Under is on fire for San Diego lately.

The Padres have cashed the Under in 9 straight games, including all 4 meetings with the Dodgers this season. In fact, San Diego has plated 5 total runs in the past 3 meetings with Los Angeles.

While the Under and Over has alternated for the Dodgers in the past 4 outings, the Under is 5-2 across the previous 7 games overall.

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

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

The San Diego Padres (19-19) open a 3-game series on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers (23-15) Friday. First pitch at Dodger Stadium is at 9:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 2-1

The Padres have lost 4 out of their last 5 games and are facing the Dodgers for the second weekend in a row. San Diego started a 6-game road trip by losing 2 of 3 to the Minnesota Twins, including a 5-3 loss in the series finale on Thursday.

The Dodgers are in 1st place in the NL West and return home after a 4-2 road trip where they took 2 of 3 games from both the Padres and Milwaukee Brewers. Los Angeles topped Milwaukee 8-1 to secure its 4th straight series victory.

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Padres at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Blake Snell vs. RHP Dustin May

Snell (1-5, 4.89 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 5.4 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 through 35 IP.

  • Last start: loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 1 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 2-1 defeat vs. Dodgers Saturday
  • 1-2 with 2.56 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 10 career starts vs, Dodgers

May (4-1, 2.68 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 0.94 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 through 40 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 2-1 win opposite Snell Saturdy
  • Has a 2.20 ERA across 16 1/3 innings over his last 3 starts

Padres 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 11:11 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Padres +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Dodgers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres +1.5 (-175) | Dodgers -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Padres at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Padres 3

Moneyline

The Dodgers have won 10 of their last 12 games and are 12-6 at home.

The Padres have lost 4 of their last 5 games.

May outdueled Snell in San Diego Saturday in a 2-1 Dodgers win.

Betting the Dodgers (-135) on the moneyline isn’t a bad play but the plus money odds on the run line are super attractive because they more often than not win their games by more than 1 run.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Eight of the Dodgers’ last 10 wins have been by 2 or more runs.

Three of the Padres’ last 5 losses have been by only 1 run, but 7 of their last 10 losses have been by more than 1 run.

BET DODGERS -1.5 (+145).

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Over/Under

None of the last 10 games between the Padres and Dodgers have reached 9 total runs.

The Padres’ last 8 games have had 8 or fewer total runs.

BET UNDER 9 (+100).

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San Diego Padres at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s San Diego Padres at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The San Diego Padres (19-18) and Minnesota Twins (20-17) get together Thursday for the finale of a 3-game series in Minneapolis. First pitch from Target Field is slated for 1:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: tied 1-1

The Padres are 7-5 over their last dozen games. San Diego has yielded 5 runs or fewer in all 5 losses. Friars pitchers have posted a 1.68 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in May.

The Twins won Wednesday’s game 4-3 in 11 innings. The victory snapped a 3-game losing streak and gave Minnesota just its 4th win in its last 10 games.

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Padres at Twins projected starters

RHP Yu Darvish vs. RHP Bailey Ober

Darvish (2-2, 3.19 ERA) is tabbed for his 7th start of the season. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 through 36 2/3 IP.

  • Has notched a 4.28 ERA on the road vs. a 2.96 figure at home over the last 3 seasons
  • Has pitched through a tougher-than-average slate while giving the Padres solid distance: has gone 6-plus innings in 4 of his last 5 starts

Ober (2-0, 0.98 ERA) makes his 4th start. He owns a 0.87 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 18 1/3 IP.

  • Opened the season at Triple-A St. Paul, where he filed a 2.55 ERA in 4 starts
  • Owns a 3.51 ERA over 34 MLB starts (2021-23)
  • Makes this start on 5 days’ rest, which over his career has netted his best splits (3.21 ERA, .648 OPS allowed)

Padres at Twins odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Padres -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Twins +102 (bet $100 to win $102)
    Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (+126) | Twins +1.5 (-152)
    Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Padres at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 5, Twins 4

Moneyline

Peg Ober as due for some regression. The young right-hander yields a lot of fly balls but has not yet allowed a home run. He’s also allowed a mere .217 batting average on balls in play.

The San Diego offense has been going better than Minnesota’s of late.

BACK THE PADRES (-120).

Run line/Against the spread

The lean side of this wager (San Diego) would be more in play at +140 or better, but the line has moved in the other direction Thursday morning.

PASS.

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Over/Under

Analytics on key expected-versus-actual production numbers — on both sides of the ball and for both teams — are mixed. AVOID.

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San Diego Padres at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s San Diego Padres at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The San Diego Padres (19-17) and Minnesota Twins (19-17) clash  Wednesday in the middle contest of a 3-game series in Minneapolis. First pitch from Target Field is slated for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: San Diego leads 1-0

The Padres continued their fine pitching of late, working around 4 singles, 2 doubles and 5 walks in a 6-1 triumph in Tuesday’s opener. Since May 1, San Diego hurlers own a 1.66 ERA and 0.97 WHIP.

The Twins have lost 3 in a row. They had been operating at a middle-of-the-pack level offensively until a recent 7-game slide that has seen the club score just 19 runs on a .524 OPS.

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Padres at Twins projected starters

RHP Seth Lugo vs. RHP Pablo Lopez

Lugo (3-2, 3.21 ERA) is tabbed for his 7th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 33 2/3 innings.

  • First season with San Diego after 7 seasons with the New York Mets
  • Has a would-be career-low 7.6% swinging-strike rate

Lopez (2-2, 3.77 ERA) is lined up for his 8th start. He’s posted a 1.09 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 in 43 innings.

  • Tossed 1 gem (8 shutout innings May 7) and 1 clunker (6 R in 4 2/3 IP Aug. 17) against Padres last season
  • Has allowed 11R over his last 10 IP at home
  • Per-9 walk and strikeout averages are both would-be career bests

Padres at Twins odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:55 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Padres +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Twins -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres +1.5 (-184) | Twins -1.5 (+152)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Padres at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 5, Twins 4

Moneyline

Lugo has been doing well to limit hard contact. He and the Friars ‘pen are a solid combo against a scuffling Twins offense.

Lopez has a couple of rocky outings up close in the rearview mirror, 2 and 3 starts back. He rebounded in his last, but threw 101 pitches along the way. In his only other 100-plus bounce-back this season, Lopez allowed 5 runs in 4 innings (April 22). Last season, his record in such situations was spotty at best. In this spot, against a Padres attack sporting a .750 OPS over its last 16 games, the Minnesota righty is vulnerable enough to have a fade red ‘X’ in his column.

BACK THE PADRES (+110).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The lean side of this wager (San Diego) has its price inflated by some extra juice.

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Over/Under

Reasons to come down on both sides of this figure abound. AVOID. 

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