San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction 8-4-23 MLB Picks
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres clash Friday in game 1 of an MLB series at Petco Park. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Dodgers look to build on their 3-game winning streak after just sweeping the A’s. The Dodgers now have a 2.5 game lead in the NL West. The Dodgers pitching staff is 20th in ERA (4.46), 14th in WHIP (1.27) and 16th in quality starts (36). The Dodgers' offense is 3rd in runs per game (5.61), 18th in batting average (.248) and 2nd in homers (173). Freddie Freeman leads the Dodgers with 143 hits and 75 RBI, while Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez have combined for 197 hits and 145 RBI. Bobby Miller gets the ball, and he is 6-2 with a 4.37 ERA and 59 strikeouts this season. This will be Miller’s first career game against the Padres.
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Facts
- The Dodgers have won seven of their last eight games at Petco Park against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last nine night games following a win.
- The Dodgers have led after 7 innings in each of their last five games at Petco Park against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in each of their last three games against the Padres.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Freddie Freeman ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.341) this season.
San Diego Padres Betting Preview
The Padres look to stay hot after winning 5 of their last 6 games. The Padres have a 55 percent winning percentage since the all star break. The Padres pitching staff is 1st in ERA (3.66), 10th in WHIP (1.25) and 3rd in quality starts (52). The Padres' offense is 13th in runs per game (4.61), 20th in batting average (.224) and 9th in homers (142). Juan Soto leads the Padres with 104 hits and 70 RBI, while Xander Bogaerts and Fernando Tatis Jr. have combined for 205 hits and 95 RBI. Yu Darvish gets the ball, and he is 8-7 with a 4.53 ERA and 117 strikeouts this season. Darvish is 4-5 with a 2.36 ERA and 88 strikeouts in his career against the Dodgers.
San Diego Padres Team Facts
- The Padres have won each of their last eight home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Padres have covered the run line each of their last six home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Padres have led after 5 innings in each of their last four night games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Padres have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Padres have led after 7 innings in each of their last eight home games against opponents that held a winning record.
San Diego Padres Player Prop Facts
- Juan Soto ranks 1st amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.424) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The San Diego Padres ranks T1st in the league for walks this season (453).
- The San Diego Padres ranks 1st in the league for ERA this season (3.66).
- The Los Angeles Dodgers ranks T1st in the league for walks this season (453).
- The Los Angeles Dodgers ranks 2nd in the league for home runs this season (174).
Randy’s Pick
The Padres are enjoying probably their best week of the season, and they need to keep things going if they're going to sneak into the postseason. The Dodgers are coming off a late game last night, while the Padres have a rest advantage. Yu Darvish is far more trustworthy over Bobby Miller, and he's pitched well against the Dodgers throughout his career. This simply feels like a statement series for the Padres, and they're finally playing some decent ball. I'll take my chances with the home team and the 5-time all star on the bump.
