Padres vs. Dodgers Predictions & Picks

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05 August 2023

Saturday's contest at PETCO Park has the San Diego Padres (54-56) going head to head against the Los Angeles Dodgers (63-45) at 8:40 PM ET (on August 5). Our computer prediction projects a close 5-3 win for the Padres, so expect a tight matchup.

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Padres will send Blake Snell (8-8) to the mound, while Michael Grove (2-3) will get the nod for the Dodgers.

Padres vs. Dodgers Game Info & Odds

When: Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 8:40 PM ET
Where: PETCO Park in San Diego, California
How to Watch on TV: Fox Sports 1

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Padres vs. Dodgers Score Prediction

Our pick for this matchup is Padres 5, Dodgers 4.

Total Prediction for Padres vs. Dodgers

Total Prediction: Under 9 runs

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Padres Performance Insights

In 10 games as the favorite over the last 10 matchups, the Padres have a record of 6-4.
San Diego and its opponents have combined to hit the over three times in its last 10 games with a total.
The Padres have two wins against the spread in their last three chances.
The Padres have been favorites in 82 games this season and won 44 (53.7%) of those contests.
San Diego has a record of 21-19, a 52.5% win rate, when favored by -165 or more by sportsbooks this season.
The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 62.3% chance of a victory for the Padres.
San Diego ranks 13th in the majors with 508 total runs scored this season.
The Padres' 3.75 team ERA ranks first among all league pitching staffs.

Dodgers Performance Insights

Over the past 10 games, the Dodgers have been named underdog just one time and came away with a win in that contest.
In its last 10 games with an over/under, Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to eclipse the total six times.
The Dodgers have covered the runline in all of their previous 10 games (three of those contests had a spread.
The Dodgers have come away with 10 wins in the 17 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
Los Angeles has played as an underdog of +140 or more just one time this year and came away with a win in that game.
The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Dodgers have a 41.7% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
Los Angeles scores the third-most runs in baseball (613 total, 5.7 per game).
The Dodgers have pitched to a 4.46 ERA this season, which ranks 19th in baseball.

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