Los Angeles Dodgers take on the San Diego Padres with Odds and Betting Pick

The San Diego Padres battle the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday in MLB betting odds action at PETCO Park.

Hyun-Jin Ryu, with a record of 1-0 on the season, gets the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, while the San Diego Padres trot Robbie Erlin to the mound in this one. He is 0-1 so far in 2018.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 2.5-1.3 victory for the Padres. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

San Diego (7-10) will face the 5-9 Dodgers in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Diego vs Los Angeles injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the San Diego Padres rated this week at No. 21 and the Los Angeles Dodgers sitting at No. 13.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up San Diego Padres No. 23 ranked offense (3.5 runs per game) against a Los Angeles Dodgers defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 21 at 4.62 runs allowed per game. The San Diego Padres have been averaging 7.75 hits per game, less than the Los Angeles Dodgers have managed so far this season (8.62 hits on average).

San Diego owns the No. 14 defense, allowing 3.5 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Los Angeles's No. 21-rated defense.