Dodgers vs Padres Prediction, Pick and Preview, August 25: MLB
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- Aug 26, 2021, 12:55:30 AM
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Odds
Time | 10:10 p.m. EST |
Dodgers money line | -145 |
Dodgers run line | -1.5 (+115) |
Padres money line | +120 |
Padres run line | +1.5 (-140) |
Over / under | 8 (-105) |
Key stats
Dodgers | Padres | |
Record | 79-47 | 68-59 |
Road / home record | 37-26 | 41-27 |
Last 10 record | 9-1 | 2-8 |
Streak | W1 | L2 |
Over / under record | 57-62-7 | 66-60-1 |
Runs / game | 5.17 | 4.67 |
Runs allowed / game | 3.54 | 4.06 |
Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres will play game two of their three-game set tonight.
The Dodgers picked up the win after pulling away in the eighth inning. A homer from Will Smith and heroics from AJ Pollock helped put Los Angeles over the top, as they attempt to close in on the Giants atop the NL West.
The Padres has gotten cold at the wrong time. With last night's loss, San Diego has now fallen out of the final NL Wildcard spot. They've only won two of their last twelve games, and with a rough month of September ahead, they may end up on the outside looking in.
Pitching matchup
Dodgers
Walker Buehler (13-2, 2.11 ERA) will get the road start for Los Angeles. The Vanderbilt product is having the best season of his career, and he's tied for the NL lead in wins. He hasn't given up more than three runs since June, and he's on pace to set a career-low in ERA. Buehler has dominated away from Dodger Stadium, tossing 10 strikeouts in a win over the Mets last week, and eight K's in a crucial win in the Bay against San Fran.
Padres
Blake Snell (6-5, 4.82 ERA) will get the call for the Padres tonight. The former Cy Young winner has started to lock in after an inconsistent start to the season. He struck out six or more in each of his four August starts, including a 13-strikeout performance against the Diamondbacks at home. In his last start against the Dodgers, Snell threw five shutout innings and five Ks.
Prediction
San Diego really has to stop bleeding if they want to play baseball this Fall. We don't think tonight is when that will occur with Buehler on the mound. He's arguably been the best pitcher in the majors this year and he's blossomed in the absence of Trevor Bauer. He's been more reliable than Julio Urias, and more consistent than Clayton Kershaw. Trust Buehler on the road tonight against a slumping Padres team. Take the Dodgers ML tonite.
PICK: Los Angeles Dodgers money line (-145)
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