Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres
Dodger Stadium
14.04.2024, 04:10
Major League Baseball action between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will unfold at Dodger Stadium. Despite losing the first game of this series, the Dodgers enter as favorites. Can the San Diego Padres maintain their momentum in this matchup?
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The Los Angeles Dodgers' offense showed strength against the San Diego Padres, tallying seven runs, but their pitching surrendered eight runs. Mookie Betts notably contributed with a home run and three RBIs. Currently, the Dodgers are averaging 5.4 runs per game, while their pitching staff is conceding an average of 4.53 runs per game. Their offense holds the 8th rank in the league, whereas their pitching ranks 14th.
Taking the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers will be Gavin Stone, who holds a record of 0-1 and an ERA of 7.78. In his recent start against the Cubs, he pitched for three innings, allowing six hits and five runs.
Following this series, the Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Washington Nationals. Notably, the Dodgers have emerged victorious in each of their last 10 games against the Padres that went into extra innings. However, they have failed to cover the run line in seven out of their last eight night games at Dodger Stadium following an extra innings loss.
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres performed well on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but they required one run in the 11th inning to clinch the victory. Currently, the Padres are averaging 5.33 runs per game, while their pitching staff is conceding an average of 5.0 runs per game. Their offense is ranked 10th in the league, whereas their defense holds the 20th position.
Taking the mound for the San Diego Padres will be Matt Waldron, who holds a record of 0-1 and an ERA of 3.36. In the previous game against the San Francisco Giants, Waldron pitched for 5.1 innings, allowing three hits and one run.
Leading up to this game, the San Diego Padres have emerged victorious in four of their last five games as underdogs following a game the day before. Additionally, in nine out of the Padres' last 10 games, the visiting team has covered the run line.
Expert Betting Tips
The San Diego Padres' offense surged on Friday, and they're poised to replicate that performance here. Gavin Stone's struggles for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with an ERA of 7.78, suggest he'll face significant challenges in this matchup. Conversely, the Padres anticipate a solid start from Waldron, which could tip the scales in their favor. Expectations are high for both offenses to produce strong numbers once more, making a bet on the run line a favorable option.
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