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

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

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The San Diego Padres (68-78) wrap up a 3-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (88-56) on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. 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 9-3

The Padres were defeated 11-2 by the Dodgers on Tuesday as OF Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his 24th homer of the season. San Diego has lost 5 of its last 8 games and is 8 games back of the final NL Wild Card.

Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman hit his 26th home run of the season and tallied 4 hits in Tuesday’s lopsided win. Los Angeles is 4-2 in its last 6 games and is 13 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks atop the NL West.

Padres at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Blake Snell vs. RHP Ryan Pepiot

Snell (13-9, 2.52 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9 and 11.7 K/9 through 161 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 8 K in 11-2 road win vs. Houston Astros Friday
2023 road stats: 4-4, 2.29 ERA (78 2/3 IP, 20 ER) in 14 starts
Career vs. Dodgers: 1-2, 2.86 ERA (56 2/3 IP, 18 ER) in 12 starts

Pepiot (2-0, 0.86 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 0.52 WHIP, 0.9 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 21 IP.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 10-0 road win vs. Miami Marlins Thursday
2023 home stats: 1-0, 0.90 ERA (10 IP, 1 ER) in 1 start and 1 relief appearance
First career start vs. the Padres

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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 9:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Padres +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Dodgers -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres +1.5 (-175) | Dodgers -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Padres at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Padres 3

Moneyline

I’ll take the DODGERS (-130) at home Wednesday despite that they’re facing Snell. The Dodgers are a perfect 4-0 in the Pepiot’s 4 appearances and have won 9 of 12 meetings vs. the Padres this season.

Run line/Against the spread

DODGERS -1.5 (+145) is how I’d wager on the spread with L.A. playing at home. The Dodgers have beat the Padres by at least 2 runs in 8 of their 9 wins against them this season.

Over/Under

While Snell and Pepiot have been great on the mound, OVER 8.5 (-120) is the lean in this game. The Dodgers boast the 6th-best ISO (.204), wOBA (.367), and wRC+ (133) against left-handed pitching since the beginning of August.

The Over is also 6-0 in the last 6 meetings overall.

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San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The San Diego Padres (61-69) will close out a 3-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers (72-57) on Sunday at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Brewers lead 5-1

The Padres were defeated by the Brewers 5-4 on Saturday despite SS Xander Bogaerts and OF Juan Soto hitting home runs. San Diego has won only 4 of its last 10 contests and is 7 games back of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final NL Wild-Card spot.

The win Saturday extended the Brewers winning streak to 7 games and Milwaukee has now jumped out to a 4-game lead over the Chicago Cubs for 1st place in the NL Central.

Padres at Brewers projected starters

RHP Michael Wacha vs. RHP Adrian Houser

Wacha (10-2, 2.63 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 96 innings.

Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 7 K in a 6-2 home victory against the Miami Marlins on Monday
Road stats: 3-0, 3.23 ERA (39 IP, 14 ER) in 7 starts
Career vs. Brewers: 6-1, 3.99 ERA (79 IP, 35 ER) in 15 starts and 1 relief appearance.

Houser (5-4, 4.28 ERA) makes his 17th start and 18th appearance. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 88 1/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 7 K in a 6-2 road win over the Texas Rangers last Sunday
Home stats: 2-1, 4.12 ERA (39 1/3 IP, 18 ER) in 7 starts and 1 relief appearance.
Career vs. Padres: 0-1, 1.86 ERA (29 IP, 6 ER) in 5 starts and 1 relief appearance.

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Padres at Brewers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Padres -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Brewers +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (+135) | Brewers +1.5 (-165)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Padres at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 4, Brewers 3

Moneyline

Even though the Brewers have strung together 7 consecutive wins, I’ll back the PADRES (-120) on Sunday with Wacha taking the mound. Wacha hasn’t given up more than 2 ER in a start since April 26 at the Cubs.

Run line/Against the spread

While the Brewers should keep this game close, go ahead and PASS on the run line in this matchup. Unless you can get Milwaukee’s spread at -160 or better, I wouldn’t advise wagering on the run line.

Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-115) is the lean as Wacha has been dominant and San Diego’s bats have been quiet recently. Houser has allowed 3 ER or more in 3 of his last 5 starts, but the Padres have produced 4 or fewer runs in 8 of their last 10 games.

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San Diego Padres at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s San Diego Padres at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Diego Padres (24-27) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the New York Yankees (30-23) on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 1-0

The Padres secured a 5-1 victory over the Yankees Friday in the series opener. San Diego has won 4 of its last 5 games and is 6.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for 1st place in the NL West.

Yankees RHP Randy Vasquez allowed 2 ER on 4 H with 3 BB and 6 K in 4 2/3 IP in his major league debut Friday. New York is amid a 3-game losing skid following a 5-game winning streak from May 18-23.

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Padres at Yankees projected starters

RHP Michael Wacha vs. RHP Luis Severino

Wacha (5-1, 3.58 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 50 1/3 IP.

Has given up only 1 ER across 25 IP over his last 4 turns but allowing 19 ER over 25 1/3 IP through his first 5 starts
Has recorded a quality start in 5 of his first 9 starts

Severino (0-0, 1.93 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 4 2/3 IP.

Allowed 1 ER on 4 H with 1 BB and 5 K in 4 2/3 IP in his season debut vs. the Cincinnati Reds Sunday
Could be in line for an increased pitch count after tossing just 75 in his debut

Padres at Yankees 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 +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Yankees -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres +1.5 (-165) | Yankees -1.5 (+140)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Padres at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 5, Padres 4

Moneyline

I’ll back the YANKEES (-145) at home in Saturday’s interleague matchup despite that they’ve lost 3 games in a row. New York is 17-13 at home compared to San Diego’s 12-12 record on the road this season.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

Unless you can get the Padres’ run line at -160 odds or better, then I’d advise avoiding the spread in this game and just focusing on the moneyline and/or total.

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Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-110) is an intriguing wager despite how Wacha has been pitching recently for the Padres. Wacha owns an 8.2% barrel percentage and the Yankees boast a .199 ISO (5th best in baseball) at home against right-handed pitching.

The Padres have also shown some life with their bats in recent games and Severino is only making his 2nd start of the season.

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San Diego Padres at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s San Diego Padres at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Diego Padres (23-27) begin a 3-game series against the New York Yankees (30-22) on Friday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting since the Yankees took 2 of 3 games from the Padres in 2019

The Padres secured an 8-6 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. San Diego is just 4-6 in its last 10 contests despite that it has won 3 of its last 4 games.

The Yankees fell to the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Thursday, handing them a 2nd consecutive loss. New York has still gone 7-3 in its last 10 games and is in 3rd place in the AL East, trailing the Tampa Bay Rays by 7 games.

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Padres at Yankees projected starters

RHP Joe Musgrove vs. RHP Randy Vasquez

Musgrove (1-2, 6.75 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.58 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 through 24 IP.

Has surrendered 3-plus runs in 4 of his first 5 outings
Has given up at least 1 HR in 4 of his first 5 starts

Vasquez will make his major league debut. He has a 1-5 record with a 4.85 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 4.9 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 through 42 2/3 IP in 9 starts in Triple-A this season.

Has allowed 3-plus ER in 5 of his 9 starts
Has gone 5-plus innings in 5 consecutive starts after failing to hit that mark for his first 4 outings of the season

Padres at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:41 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Padres -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Yankees -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (+135) | Yankees +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Padres at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, Padres 5

Moneyline

Even with the Padres having the more experienced pitcher, the YANKEES (-105) are the pick in this matchup. New York is 10-1 in its last 11 interleague games against a right-handed pitcher.

Run line/Against the spread

YANKEES +1.5 (-160) is how I’d wager on the run line in this interleague showdown if you’d like to get a run of insurance and aren’t totally comfortable with the moneyline. However, I wouldn’t bet this line any steeper than -160.

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Over/Under

OVER 9 (-120) is an enticing wager with Musgrove sputtering to begin the season and Vasquez making his debut in the majors. The Yankees boast the 4th-best ISO (.206) against right-handed pitchers at home this season, so they should produce a decent number of runs on Musgrove.

New York has gone Over in 9 of its last 10 home games.

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San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

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

The San Diego Padres (22-27) will conclude a 3-game series against the Washington Nationals (21-28) on Thursday at Nationals Park. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. 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: Tied 1-1

The Padres lost 5-3 to the Nationals on Wednesday, snapping a 2-game winning streak. San Diego is 3-7 in its last 10 contests and is currently in 4th place in the NL West.

In Wednesday’s 2-run victory over the Padres, the Nationals got hits from 7 of their 9 players in the lineup. Despite winning 3 of its last 4 games, Washington is still in last place in the NL East.

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Padres at Nationals projected starters

LHP Blake Snell vs. RHP Jake Irvin

Snell (1-6, 5.40 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.56 WHIP, 5.4 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 45 innings.

Has given up multiple ER in each of his 9 starts and has walked 3-plus batters in 6 of his 9 starts
Has allowed at least 1 HR in 7 of his 9 starts

Irvin (1-2, 5.50 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 6.0 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 18 innings.

Has walked 3-plus batters in 3 of his 4 starts
After allowing a combined 1 ER in his 1st 2 starts, he’s surrendered 10 total ER in his last 2 starts

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 9:22 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Padres -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Nationals +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (-115) | Nationals +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Padres at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 6, Nationals 5

Moneyline

PASS.

Even though I have the Padres winning, taking their moneyline at the current odds (-185) isn’t advised.

Run line/Against the spread

NATIONALS +1.5 (-105) is how I’d bet the run line with both of these teams struggling recently. Washington doesn’t strike out much against left-handed pitching (they have a league-best 17.1% strikeout rate against LHP) and should be able to keep this game within 2 runs.

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Over/Under

With Snell and Irvin on the mound in Thursday’s showdown, OVER 9 (-120) is an enticing wager. Snell and Irvin are walking batters at an alarming rate and both of them are allowing a lot of hard contact.

The Nationals are 4-0 to the Over in their last 4 games following a win and the Over is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings in Washington.

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

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

The Los Angeles Dodgers (19-13) begin a 3-game series against the San Diego Padres (17-15) on Friday at Petco Park. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023; the Dodgers won 14 of 19 games against the Padres in 2022.

The Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 10-6 on Wednesday, outscoring the Phillies 36-11 in the 3-game series. Los Angeles has strung together 6 straight wins and has won 8 of its last 10 contests.

The Padres beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 Wednesday to win the series 2-1. San Diego has won 4 of its last 5 games and 7 of its last 10.

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Dodgers at Padres projected starters

LHP Clayton Kershaw vs. RHP Yu Darvish

Kershaw (5-1, 1.89 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 0.76 WHIP, 1.2 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 through 38 IP.

Has pitched at least 6 innings in each of his first 6 starts
Has allowed 1 ER across 20 IP over his last 3 starts
Boasts a 23-9 record with a 2.03 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 9.6 K/9 in 45 career starts against the Padres

Darvish (1-2, 3.60 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 through 30 IP.

The only 3 home runs he’s given up this season came in his last start vs. the San Francisco Giants on Apr. 30. in Mexico City
Owns a 3-5 record with a 2.47 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 11.9 K/9 in 10 career starts against the Dodgers.

Dodgers 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 8:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (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 (-175)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Dodgers at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 4, Padres 2

Moneyline

With Kershaw pitching at a Cy Young level right now, I’ll back the DODGERS (-115) on the road in Friday’s NL West tilt.

Run line/Against the spread

DODGERS -1.5 (+145) has good value with Kershaw’s dominant pitching and considering that Los Angeles’ bats are in a great rhythm right now. The Dodgers have won 26 of the last 38 meetings with the Padres and we only need them to win by 2 runs to cover the run line.

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Over/Under

UNDER 7.5 (+100) is how I’d bet on the run total with Kershaw and Darvish having career success in this matchup. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in San Diego.

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San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Francisco Giants (11-14) open a 2-game series against the San Diego Padres (13-14) Saturday at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú in Mexico City, Mexico. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting. The Padres recorded a 13-6 record against the Giants in 2022.

The Giants lost 6-0 to the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday. San Francisco had won 5 consecutive games before the loss.

The Padres fell 5-2 to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. San Diego has tallied a 5-5 record in its last 10 games.

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Giants vs. Padres projected starters

LHP Sean Manaea vs. RHP Joe Musgrove

Manaea (0-1, 6.61 ERA) makes his 4th start and 6th appearance. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 through 16 1/3 IP.

Has notched 6 IP or more in only 1 of his 5 appearances (3 starts) this season
Allowed at least 1 home run in 4 of his 5 outings

Musgrove (1-0, 5.40 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 0.0 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 through 5 IP.

Allowed 3 ER on 7 H with 0 BB and 6 K across 5 IP in season debut victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks last Saturday
Boasts a 4-3 record with a 3.15 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 9.1 K/9 in 12 career starts against the Giants

Giants vs. Padres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Giants +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Padres -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-110) | Padres -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 15.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Giants vs. Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 7, Giants 5

Moneyline

PASS.

Even with the Padres (-185) expected to secure the win on Saturday, taking them straight up isn’t advised at the current odds.

Run line/Against the spread

PADRES -1.5 (-110) is the pick in this NL West matchup in Mexico City. The Padres have the pitching advantage with Musgrove on the mound and Manaea on a short leash from the Giants to begin the season.

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Over/Under

UNDER 15.5 (-110) is how I’d wager on the total with it being such a high number. The elevation in Mexico City could lead to more runs in this showdown, but neither team has been hitting well enough to feel confident in 16-plus runs being scored.

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San Diego Padres at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s San Diego Padres at New York Mets odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Diego Padres (6-4) are set to begin a 3-game series against the New York Mets (5-5) Monday at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of the 2023 season. The Padres had a 6-3 record against the Mets in 2022.

The Padres cruised to a 10-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves Sunday. San Diego has tallied 3 straight wins and outscored Atlanta 25-14 in its 4-game series.

On Sunday, the Mets lost 7-2 to the Miami Marlins with RHP Carlos Carrasco giving up 6 ER in 4 2/3 IP for his 2nd loss of the season. New York still beat Miami 2-1 in the 3-game series despite Sunday’s forgettable performance.

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Padres at Mets projected starters

RHP Yu Darvish vs. RHP Max Scherzer

Darvish (0-0, 1.80 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 7.2 BB/9 and 5.4 K/9 through 5 IP.

Issued 4 BB while striking out only 3 batters in his season debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Apr. 4.
Has a 5-0 record with a 2.56 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, and 9.9 K/9 in 8 career starts against the Mets.

Scherzer (1-1, 6.35 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 through 11 1/3 IP.

Has given up 3-plus ER in each game and 4 total HRs in his first 2 starts of the season.
Has also failed to record more than 6 K’s in a start this season (had 6 K’s or more in 18 of his 23 starts in 2022).

Padres at Mets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Padres +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Mets -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres +1.5 (-175) | Mets -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Padres at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 5, Padres 4

Moneyline

Even though Scherzer has struggled to begin the season, I’ll side with the METS (-145) at home. Darvish has also looked out of sorts to begin the season despite his 1.80 ERA in his 1st start.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

With both teams having veteran pitchers that are getting adjusted to the new season, I believe this game remains close. The Mets will inch out a close one at home, but the Padres have a lineup that’s capable of keeping this contest within 2 runs.

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Over/Under

There is value in taking OVER 7.5 (+100) as neither Darvish nor Scherzer have looked like aces thus far. Both teams are a combined 12-7-1 to the Over this season.

On top of that, the Padres and the Mets have each had 7 games this season where 8-plus total runs were scored.

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Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

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

The Colorado Rockies (1-0) play the San Diego Padres (0-1) on Friday in the 2nd game of a 4-game series at Petco Park. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rockies lead 1-0

The Rockies cruised to a 7-2 win over the Padres on Thursday with RHP German Marquez registering 5 K and 2 ER in 6 IP. 1B C.J. Cron was impressive as he went 4-5 with 2 HR and 5 RBI on Opening Day.

LHP Blake Snell was tagged with the loss on Thursday as he fanned 9 batters while allowing 3 ER in 4 1/3 IP. SS Xander Bogaerts tallied 3 hits in his debut for the Padres.

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Rockies at Padres projected starters

LHP Kyle Freeland vs. RHP Nick Martinez

Freeland was 9-11 in 31 starts last season with a 4.53 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9, and 6.8 K/9 in 174 2/3 IP.

Has posted an ERA of 4.10 or worse in 5 of his 1st 6 MLB seasons
Has surrendered 1 HR per 9 IP in 5 of his 1st 6 seasons

Martinez was 4-4 in 10 starts in 2022 with a 3.47 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9, and 8 K/9 in 106 1/3 IP.

Was out of MLB for 4 years before joining the Padres in 2022
Last start for Padres was June 18 of last season

Rockies 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 11:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockies +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Padres -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-130) | Padres -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Rockies at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 6, Rockies 5

Moneyline

PASS.

Even with the Padres being heavy favorites on Friday, taking them straight up at the current odds (-190) isn’t advised.

Run line/Against the spread

ROCKIES +1.5 (-130) is how I’d bet on the spread with both teams having mediocre pitchers on the mound. Colorado’s lineup showed signs of life on Opening Day and it can keep this game close enough to cover the spread.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 7.5 (-120).

Freeland has struggled throughout the majority of his career and Martinez has been inconsistent since joining the starting rotation of the Padres. There have been 8-plus runs scored in 5 of the last 6 meetings between these teams.

The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings and 4-1 in the last 5 meetings when San Diego is the home team.

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San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and predictions

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

The San Diego Padres (50-40) and Colorado Rockies (40-49) wrap up a 4-game set Thursday at Coors Field in Denver. First pitch is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Padres vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Rockies lead series 7-3

The Padres are fighting to gain the 4-game split after winning the first game Monday and losing the past 2 outings. The Under has cashed in 2 of the 3 games so far in this series.

The Rockies are looking for their first 3-game win streak since June 17-19, which just so happened to be a 3-game sweep of the Padres at Coors Field.

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Padres at Rockies projected starters

LHP Blake Snell vs. LHP Kyle Freeland

Snell (1-5, 4.66 ERA) makes his 10th start of the season. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 4.9 BB/9, 11.9 K/9 through 46 1/3 IP.

Is 0-2 with a 4.66 ERA and .203 opponent batting average in 19 1/3 IP across 4 road starts.
Has posted an 0-1 record, 5.06 ERA and .268 opponent BA with 12 K in 10 2/3 IP in 2 starts vs. COL this season.

Freeland (4-7, 4.70 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 through 97 2/3 IP.

Has managed a 3-3 record, 5.23 ERA with a .300 OBA with 7 HR allowed through 51 2/3 IP across 9 home outings.
Is 2-0 with a 4.15 ERA with a .239 OBA in 13 IP across 2 starts vs. SD this season.

Padres at Rockies odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:25 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Padres -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Rockies +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (+105) | Rockies +1.5 (-130)
Over/Under (O/U): 11.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Padres at Rockies picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 6, Rockies 5

Money line

The PADRES (-135) are a decent play, although you’ll have to hold your breath as this one figures to be your typical Coors Field softball-like back-and-forth affair.

San Diego is a little bit of a risky play based on the fact Colorado has had its way with the Padres so far this season, winning 7 of 10.

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Run line/Against the spread

The ROCKIES +1.5 (-130) are worth a roll of the dice, as this should be a close game. Colorado has had its way with San Diego, but neither Snell nor Freeland are pitching well enough that this game will be one-sided.

Over/Under

The UNDER 11.5 (-105) is a big number, and playing the Under is always risky business at Coors.

I feel as if we’ll see a decent amount of runs, but the Under will just come in. The wind will be blowing sideways across the outfield, knocking down any potential homer balls to limit some damage.

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