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San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: September 26, 2024 at 10:10 PM ET

Venue: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, California

Article updated Sep 26, 6:35 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The San Diego Padres are set to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers for game three of their series at Dodger Stadium. The Padres hold a record of 91-71, while the

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The San Diego Padres are set to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers for game three of their series at Dodger Stadium. The Padres hold a record of 91-71, while the Dodgers lead the National League West with a record of 94-64. The Dodgers have struggled against the Padres this season, with a record of 4-8. The game is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. EST, with Joe Musgrove starting for the Padres and Walker Buehler starting for the Dodgers. Los Angeles is the betting favorite, with the current line at Los Angeles -111.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Padres -101 | Dodgers -111

Spread: Padres +1.5 (-203) | Dodgers -1.5 (+175)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 53%.

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres suffered a tough loss against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a final score of 4-3, ending their five-game winning streak. Despite this setback, the Padres still have the opportunity to compete for the top spot in the National League West, although their winning percentage of .576 is slightly lower than the Dodgers' .595. The team has excelled at the plate this season, ranking third in the league in hits with a batting average of .264. However, in yesterday's game, the Padres only managed four hits with a batting average of .138. Despite the team's struggles, Fernando Tatis Jr. had a notable performance with two hits, one RBI, and one homerun. Right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove will be starting the next game for the Padres, boasting a record of 91-71 with an ERA of 3.95 and 95 strikeouts this season. The Padres currently hold a power ranking of 3, ranking 9th in offense, 10th in defense, and have a season record of 91-71.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a critical 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres, placing them two wins ahead at the top of the National League West standings. Despite recent injury setbacks to key pitchers Gavin Stone and Tyler Glasnow, the Dodgers have managed to win seven of their last ten games. Yesterday, pitcher Jack Flaherty delivered a solid performance, but concerns remain about the bullpen's ability to withstand the Padres' offense in upcoming games. The Dodgers will rely on right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler to start, who has a 1-6 record and an ERA of 5.63 this season. Currently ranked 7th in the power rankings, the Dodgers boast the #2 offense in the league with an average of 5.13 runs per game and a defense ranked 15th, giving up 4.29 points per game. In their last three matchups, the Padres went 1-2 against the Dodgers.

San Diego Padres Primed for Victory Against Struggling Dodgers

The San Diego Padres have demonstrated strong performance against the Dodgers in recent matchups, boasting a 7-3 record in their last 10 games. Specifically, the Padres have excelled with a 7-2 record in game three of tied series on the road this season. The Dodgers are facing challenges, as Walker Buehler has shown signs of struggle, making it likely that he will have difficulty against a Padres team expected to return to form after a lackluster performance. On the pitching front, Joe Musgrove offers a formidable opponent for the Dodgers, having recorded a 100-62 record with an impressive 2.05 ERA since returning from injury in May. With Musgrove's strong performance and the Padres' offensive output, the Dodgers may find it challenging to keep pace. Given these factors, I am favoring the Padres on the moneyline.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · San Diego Padres+109 → -111Moved
  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers-124 → -103Moved
  • Spread · San Diego Padres+1.5 (-195) → -1 (+118)Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Dodgers-1.5 (+165) → +1 (-143)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

San Diego Padres
91-71 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 1-8-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Los Angeles Dodgers
100-62 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-2-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-09-26T10:35:14.330Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a critical 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres, placing them two wins ahead at the top of the National League West standings. Despite recent injury setbacks to key pitchers Gavin Stone and Tyler Glasnow, the Dodgers have managed to win seven of their last ten games. Yesterday, pitcher Jack Flaherty delivered a solid performance, but concerns remain about the bullpen's ability to withstand the Padres' offense in upcoming games. The Dodgers will rely on right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler to start, who has a 1-6 record and an ERA of 5.63 this season. Currently ranked 7th in the power rankings, the Dodgers boast the #2 offense in the league with an average of 5.13 runs per game and a defense ranked 15th, giving up 4.29 points per game. In their last three matchups, the Padres went 1-2 against the Dodgers.

The San Diego Padres have demonstrated strong performance against the Dodgers in recent matchups, boasting a 7-3 record in their last 10 games. Specifically, the Padres have excelled with a 7-2 record in game three of tied series on the road this season. The Dodgers are facing challenges, as Walker Buehler has shown signs of struggle, making it likely that he will have difficulty against a Padres team expected to return to form after a lackluster performance. On the pitching front, Joe Musgrove offers a formidable opponent for the Dodgers, having recorded a 100-62 record with an impressive 2.05 ERA since returning from injury in May. With Musgrove's strong performance and the Padres' offensive output, the Dodgers may find it challenging to keep pace. Given these factors, I am favoring the Padres on the moneyline.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-09-25San Diego Padres 3 · Los Angeles Dodgers 4
  • 2024-09-24San Diego Padres 4 · Los Angeles Dodgers 2
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated San Diego Padres 7-2

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated San Diego Padres 7-2 on September 26, 2024, a 5-run decision in the series. Los Angeles Dodgers' strongest period was the 7th inning, when it outscored its opponent 5-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded San Diego Padres -1 (+118) spread, Los Angeles Dodgers covered, while the 9 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 8.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DocthizzMoneyline · San Diego Padres +110Loss
  • DocthizzTotal · Under 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • KryptonMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers -112Win
  • JohnTharpRunline · San Diego Padres +1.5 (-203)Loss
  • 893674868Total · Under 8.5 (-110)Loss