MLB wagering interest swings to the Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres battle on Friday at PETCO Park as the Padres try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.
Los Angeles puts its faith in starter Clayton Kershaw to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 15-2. Getting the ball for the San Diego Padres is Dinelson Lamet, who owns a 7-5 record on the season with a 4.60 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Los Angeles Dodgers listed as favorites of -225 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 7, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 2.8-1.5 win for the Dodgers on Friday. 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
The San Diego Padres bring a 59-74 record to the battle against the 91-41 Dodgers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Diego vs Los Angeles injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 19 (San Diego Padres) and the No. 9 (Los Angeles Dodgers) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and San Diego has baseball's No. 30-rated offensive output, at 7.75 hits per game. The Los Angeles Dodgers average 8.53 hits per game, good for No. 19 on the list.
Defensively, Los Angeles features the No. 1-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.7 runs per game. San Diego, meanwhile, comes in at No. 30 at home, scoring 3.71 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles looks to rebound from a loss to the Diamondbacks, who beat them 8-1 on Thursday behind a start from Z Greinke at Chase Field.
The Padres didn't allow a single run in their last start, as their staff shut out San Francisco 5-0 on Wednesday at PETCO Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at San Diego, Saturday, September 2nd