Los Angeles Dodgers (63 – 45) vs San Diego Padres (54 – 56)
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres 8/5/2023 – The Los Angeles Dodgers will slug it out with the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 8:40 PM ET. For this game, Ryan Yarbrough will likely pitch the most innings for the Dodgers, following an opener. Yarbrough, recently acquired in a transaction with the Royals, brings respectable stats to the mound. He impressed with a strong 2.19 ERA in July, and in the subsequent 51 innings pitched, he holds a 4.20 ERA, an impressive 1.20 WHIP, and a 4-5 record. Notably, he has never faced the Padres, having spent his entire career in the AL. The Dodgers, after experiencing setbacks in two consecutive series, managed to turn the tide by sweeping the Athletics in all three games, racking up an impressive 25 runs. Despite contending with multiple pitching staff issues throughout the season, the team grappled with consistency. As of now, the Dodgers hold a narrow 2.5-game lead over the Giants in the division standings, following a 5-5 record in their past ten games. For MLB free picks and predictions on this matchup, it’s recommended to consult reputable sources specializing in sports betting analysis.
This season, Will Smith faced the Padres five times and is five for fifteen with a .990 OPS. The 28-year-old catcher’s recent hot streak cooled off, but he still has 13 home runs, 54 RBIs, and a fantastic .846 OPS for the season. In his career against Blake Snell, Smith has a .231 average and one RBI. Los Angeles is third in the nation with 5.65 runs scored on average per game. With a 4.45-team ERA, the pitching is poor, ranking them 20th.
Over the season, the Dodgers sent 377 relievers to the mound. This season, they made 25 saves while missing 12 of their 37 save opportunities. The Dodgers’ relief pitchers entered games in 98 situations with a cumulative save percentage of 67.6%. The relievers have 61 holds on the year, which ranks 11th in MLB.
Dodgers vs. Padres Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 5, 2023 8:40 PM ET |
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| Where: | Petco Park |
| TV: | FS1 |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
TBD vs Blake Snell (8-8, 2.50 ERA)
On Saturday night, Blake Snell will start on the mound. Snell resumed his dominance against the Rangers last time, surrendering only one run (zero earned) in five innings, earning another victory. With a stunning 0.56 ERA in July and a 2.50 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and an 8-8 record in 119 innings pitched for the season, the veteran lefty was the finest pitcher in the major leagues during the past month. Snell limited the Dodgers this season, holding them to four runs in 12 innings, and pitched 51.2 innings in his career with a 2.61 ERA and a 1-2 record. San Diego is four games back in the wildcard and could not catch up. After this series, they have difficult games against Seattle and Arizona. Prior to this series, the Padres defeated the Rangers in a noteworthy three-game sweep last week and prevailed twice in three games in Colorado. In their most recent 10 games, the Padres have a 6-4 record.
Fernando Tatis Jr. is not among the Padres batters who struggled to beat the Dodgers. The 24-year-old superstar has a stunning 1.173 OPS against the competition and four RBIs. Tatis has 58 RBIs, 19 home runs, and an OPS of.820. In his last two games, he has five RBIs. San Diego ranks 13th in the league with an average yearly run total of 4.60. The pitching is excellent; the team’s ERA of 3.66 continues to be the lowest in the major leagues.
In 48 save opportunities, San Diego’s bullpen pitchers took the mound and came away with 28 saves. They sent 343 bullpen pitchers to the mound this season, ranking them 21st in the league in terms of save percentage (58.3%). Their bullpen relievers entered games with high leverage 108 times and base runners on 77 occasions. On 119 inherited runners, San Diego bullpen pitchers had an inherited scoring percentage of 36.1%. The Padres now have 63 holds in addition to 20 missed saves out of 112 save opportunities.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: San Diego Padres -155
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 4 of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ last 5 matches.
The LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 matches.
The Dodgers are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games with the San Diego Padres.
San Diego Padres Betting Trends
The total went UNDER in 7 of San Diego’s last 9 matches.
The San Diego Padres are 5-2 SU in their last 7 matches.
The total went UNDER in 6 of San Diego’s last 7 matches against the LA Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres 8/5/2023 Betting Picks
The MLB pick for this game is the San Diego Padres, which aligns with many free sports picks. The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped two of their most recent three series, with their only victory coming against the Athletics. The Padres are in a good spot right now, having won both of their previous two series against the Rockies and the Rangers, and they are frantically trying to move up in the wildcard standings. In addition, Ryan Yarbrough of the Dodgers is anticipated to pitch a significant number of innings following the opener. This season, the Padres have a remarkable .785 OPS versus left-handed pitchers. Blake Snell, the Padres’ starter, was outstanding, posting a stunning 0.56 ERA in his last six appearances. In 12 innings this season, he held the Dodgers to only four runs. San Diego will win, according to various free sports picks.
Free Pick and Prediction: San Diego will win 8-2.