In this article, we will formulate a Padres vs Dodgers prediction for this MLB showdown on Saturday, April 13th at Dodger Stadium. We will take a look at:
-The San Diego Padres recent form and recent player performance
-The Los Angeles Dodgers recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Padres and Dodgers.
Padres Finish It Late
The Padres’ offense was good on Friday against the Dodgers, but the Padres needed one run in the 11th inning to secure the win. The Padres are averaging 5.33 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.0 runs per game. The offense is ranked 10th in the league, while the defense is ranked 20th. Getting the start for the Padres will be Matt Waldron, who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 3.36. In the last game against the San Francisco Giants, he went 5.1 innings, giving up three hits and one run.
Dodgers Need Better Pitching
The Dodgers’ offense was good against the Padres, scoring seven runs, but the pitching gave up eight runs. Mookie Betts did hit a home run and drove in three RBIs. The Dodgers are averaging 5.4 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.53 runs per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 14th. Getting the start for the Dodgers will be Gavin Stone, who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 7.78. In his last start against the Cubs, he went three innings giving up six hits and five runs. The Dodgers will play against the Nationals following this series.
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Facts
- The Dodgers have won each of their last 10 games against the Padres after going to extra innings.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight night games at Dodger Stadium following an extra innings loss.
- The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in each of their last five Saturday games against the Padres at Dodger Stadium.
- The Dodgers have led after 7 innings in each of their last seven Saturday games against the Padres at Dodger Stadium.
- The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in each of their last six night games against National League opponents.
San Diego Padres Team Facts
- The Padres have won four of their last five games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
- The road team has covered the run line in nine of the Padres’ last 10 games.
- The Padres have won the first inning in each of their last three games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
- The Padres have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games as underdogs against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Padres’ last five games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
Padres vs Dodgers Prediction
The Padres’ offense run up the score on Friday, and they are going to do the same here. Gavin Stone has struggled for the Dodgers, sitting with an ERA of 7.78, and he’s going to really struggle here. The Padres are going to get a good start from Waldron and that is going to be the difference here as the Padres are going to get the job done. Back the Padres on the money line to cash here.