Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Prediction: Dodgers to keep things running

Dodger Stadium will host the second leg of the quarterfinal encounter between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. The Dodgers are in the lead in this playoff. Can the Padres hold their opponent this time?

The Los Angeles Dodgers showed character like every other game and extended their winning run. Against the San Diego Padres in the opener of this playoff, the Los Angeles Dodgers scored seven runs, which was enough to seal a win, limiting the Padres to just five. However, with that win, the Los Angeles Dodgers have extended their winning run to six, with just two defeats in their last 11 matches. However, Los Angeles head into this game with six defeats in their last seven playoff games against National League West opponents.

The San Diego Padres will feel confident of winning this game two after an unlucky game 1. In the opener, this team scored five runs, but that was not enough to get them going after a strong performance against the Atlanta Braves in the wild card. Heading into this game, the San Diego Padres have won 10 of their last 11 night games following a road loss. Also, the San Diego Padres have covered the run line in nine of their last ten road games against National League West opponents following a road loss.

The San Diego Padres are one of the hot sides in the MLB, but they had many chances in the first leg and could not get things right. While the Los Angeles Dodgers are at home, they will have the benefit of the doubt, but they are also playing so well at the moment. In Yu Darvish, the San Diego Padres have a lot in their pocket, but I still do not see them ready as a team. This is going to be a close game, but I will still trust the Los Angeles Dodgers one more than here, backing them to win this game 2. Also, with the Padres being very strong offensively in game 2, the road team should have their chances in this one, too; hence, expect many runs.