Dodgers vs Padres Prediction (August 6th) Betting Tips
The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the San Diego Padres in the late game on Sunday, August 6th. Our Dodgers vs Padres prediction focuses on the pitching matchup and recent trends involving the two teams. The Padres should be very competitive in this game. But with the starting pitching the way it is, bettors should be focusing on the offensive potential in this matchup.
Dodgers vs Padres Prediction: Pitching Matchup
The starting pitching features Lance Lynn of the Dodgers against Rich Hill of the Padres. Lynn has had a difficult go this season. He enters the game with a 6.32 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. San Diego has to like their chances of putting up a big game for offense.
Lynn only has one start with the Dodgers, a game that was a win. He gave up three earned runs in seven innings but they were three home runs. Perhaps he was a little lucky not to yield a home run with any runners on base. He may have dodged a really bad outing in his last game.
Rich Hill, who is 43 years old, is a left-hander. So far this season, the Dodgers are just 15-18 against lefties. That adds fuel to the fire that this game is there for the Padres to take. They look underrated on the moneyline at +105. However, Hill is playing in his first game as a member of the Padres. It seems that there are points and counterpoints to be made with the starting pitching situation.
Betting recommendation for Sunday Night Baseball
But by any reasonable measure, this pitching match-up looks like it could create a really rocky game. You have got a guy with a really high ERA going up against a 43-year-old that is debuting with a new team. Even if he has good stuff for the game, defensive chemistry could be an issue.
Both teams have played well lately. For San Diego, the question is if they waited too long before they played their best baseball. They remain a team that could struggle to get into the playoffs. But for the game at hand, you have to be thinking that 9.5 is a low total for total runs. Our recommendation is to take the OVER in this game for that line with +100 available with bet365.
