In this article, we will formulate a San Diego Padres vs LA Dodgers Prediction for this MLB game on Friday, May 10th at Petco Park.
Dodgers Having Another Strong Season
The Dodgers are having another strong season, and they come into this game with a 26-13 record overall. On Wednesday, the Dodgers pitching gave up only one run and that was enough for the victory. The Dodgers are averaging 5.48 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.59 runs per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league while the pitching is ranked 5th. Teoscar Hernandez has hit 10 home runs and driven in 29 RBIs. Getting the start for the Dodgers will be Tyler Glasnow who sits with a 6-1 record and an ERA of 2.70. In his last start against the Atlanta Braves, he went seven innings giving up five hits and two runs. Two games ago against the Toronto Blue Jays he went six innings giving up two hits and one run.
Padres Pitching Has Been Good
The Padres pitching has been good heading into this game and over their last three games they have given up six runs total. On Wednesday the Padres were able to secure the 3-0 victory. Jake Cronenworth had a strong game finishing with two hits and one RBI. The Padres are averaging 4.95 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.55 runs per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 20th in the league. They are batting .260 as a team which is 2nd in the league. Getting the start for the Padres will be Michael King who sits with a 3-3 record and an ERA of 4.29. In his last start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he went six innings giving up six hits and zero runs. Two starts ago against the Phillies, he went 5.1 innings giving up six hits and six runs.
Why the San Diego Padres will win
- The Dodgers have lost each of their last four games as favorites against the Padres following a win.
- The home team has won each of the Dodgers’ last six games.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as favorites against NL West opponents following a win.
- The Padres have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
- The Padres have won the first inning in four of their last six games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
- The Padres have led after 3 innings in six of their last nine games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
- The Padres have led after 5 innings in six of their last nine games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win
- The Dodgers have won each of their last seven games.
- The Padres have lost each of their last four night games at Petco Park following a win.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last nine Friday night road games.
- The Padres have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four night games at Petco Park following a win.
- The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in each of their last five night games against National League opponents.
- The Dodgers have won the first inning in each of their last four games against National League opponents.
- The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in each of their last five games.
San Diego Padres vs LA Dodgers Prediction
Both offenses have been solid this season, but this game both offenses are going to struggle. Glasnow sits with an ERA of 2.70 and he’s going to lockdown here. King gave up zero runs in his last start, and he’s going to step up again here. Both of the pitchers are going to lockdown here, and that will be the difference here, as this game is going to end up being lower scoring. Back the under to cash here.