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Padres and Dodgers Face Off for NLCS Spot

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty when the Padres and the Dodgers meet at Dodger Stadium.

(Photo by Getty Images) Mookie Betts

San Diego (2-2) at LA Dodgers (2-2)

  • When: Oct 11 2024, 8:08 PM
  • Where: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
  • Where to watch: FOX

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

San Diego Padres @ Los Angeles Dodgers
Moneyline

San Diego Padres   +121
Los Angeles Dodgers   -144

San Diego Padres @ Los Angeles Dodgers
Runline

San Diego Padres   1.5 (-170)
Los Angeles Dodgers   -1.5 (+145)

San Diego Padres @ Los Angeles Dodgers
Total

Over   7.5 (-120)
Under   7.5 (EVEN)

Probable Pitchers:
San Diego: Yu Darvish (1-0, 1.29)
LA Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (0-0, 15.00)

Team Stats

Padres   Dodgers
.246 Avg. .244
11 HR 7
30 Run 22
3.74 ERA 5.40

Game Preview

With everything on the line, the Dodgers and Padres clash in a decisive Game 5 for a spot in the NLCS. Bettors should note that the Dodgers, despite season-long injuries, still boast home-field advantage after posting 98 wins, including 52 at home—second-best in MLB. The Padres, though, excel on the road, leading the NL with 48 road victories.

San Diego turns to Yu Darvish, who dominated Game 2 and is no stranger to high-pressure games at Dodger Stadium. His strong performance gives the Padres confidence, with Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado backing their ace.

The Dodgers, meanwhile, may opt for a bullpen game, but their explosive offense—including Mookie Betts, who’s snapped out of a playoff slump with homers in back-to-back games—could be the key. Watch for Freddie Freeman’s return from injury, which could bolster L.A.’s chances.

Bettors should keep an eye on the Dodgers’ power at home and Darvish’s ability to stymie top hitters. Will the Dodgers’ big spending pay off, or can the Padres pull off the upset? Either way, expect a tight contest that could swing on key at-bats or a strong pitching performance.

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MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions

Final Score: LA Dodgers 5-4
Expert Pick: LA Dodgers -144 & Over 7½ (-120)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $311

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