Padres vs. Dodgers (September 4): Top Teams in NL West Battle For Series Win

The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers will battle on Sunday Night Baseball for a series victory. The Dodgers evened up the series last night with a commanding 12-1 win, only giving up 2 hits.

Caleb Ferguson will make his first start of the season for the Dodgers. He has appeared in 25 games and struck out 23 batters in 24.1 innings. He has only given up 5 runs, and he hasn’t surrendered a home run yet.

The Padres will go with Mike Clevinger, who sits at 5-5 and has an ERA of 3.59. He won his last start against San Francisco, throwing 5 innings and only allowing 2 runs.

The Dodgers are slight favorites at -162 at BetOnline. With a first-time starter, and a pitcher with a higher ERA, the total runs are expected to be around 9 or 10 tonight.

San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Matchup Information and Betting Odds

Matchup Information

• Matchup: San Diego Padres (74-60, 39-32 away, 2nd in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (91-41, 46-17 home, 1st in the NL West)
• Venue & Location: Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles, California)
• Date: Sunday, September 4, 2022
• Game Time: 7:08 p.m. Eastern Time (4:08 p.m. local time)

Padres vs. Dodgers Pitching Matchup

• San Diego Padres: Mike Clevinger (2022: 16 starts, 5-5, 3.59 ERA)
• Los Angeles Dodgers: Caleb Ferguson (2022: 0 starts, 1-0, 1.85 ERA)

Padres vs. Dodgers Odds

Game odds are via BetOnline. Odds from other legal online sportsbooks may also be featured in this article.

Moneyline

• San Diego Padres +136
• Los Angeles Dodgers -162

Over/Under

• Over 9.5 (-110)
• Under 9.5 (-110)

Run Line

• San Diego Padres +1.5 (-146)
• Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (+122)

Padres vs. Dodgers Betting Trends

This is the 13th meeting of the season between the two teams. Currently, the Dodgers hold a 9-3 advantage in the series. The Dodgers also have the best home record in baseball at 46-17.

San Diego isn’t bad on the road, but their 39-32 record does not look as good as the Dodgers’ home mark. Playing at Dodger Stadium has not helped that record, as the Padres have dropped 7 of 9 in Los Angeles.

The Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. They have an ability to bounce back, and with a first-time starter for the Dodgers, the opportunity to strike early is there.

The Dodgers are 52-17 in their last 69 games vs. the National League West. They play well in their division, but they also have the best record in the league for a reason. In their last 59 games overall, the Dodgers are 46-13.

It is safe to say the Dodgers are dangerous, but did they use all their offense last night? They scored 12 runs, while the Padres were quiet with two hits. I see a different story on Sunday night, as the total runs scored is expected to be high again.

San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction and Picks

Padres vs. Dodgers Prediction: Padres to win

Padres vs. Dodgers Picks: Padres ML (+140 at BetUS)

I see a different outcome tonight, as Caleb Ferguson makes his first start for the Dodgers. He is used to pitching 1-2 innings or less, so expect more of the bullpen to be used.

The Padres are trending upwards in games following a blowout loss, and they have the talent to rebound nicely. The Dodgers may have the best home record, but it seems time for a big Padres win. What better time than now?

The Over is a little high for me, as the two pitchers that are starting have had pretty low run totals as of late. Even though the bullpen will be relied on heavily by Los Angeles, I see that as a way to keep the score down.

The Padres are the underdogs, and they should give a. ice payout if you have faith in Mike Clevinger. He will go for his 2nd straight win, and his 6th overall in 2022.