Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres Predictions, Odds, Preview

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Apr. 16, 2021

Kevin Rogers
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Predictions

Score Prediction Dodgers 5 Padres 3

The defending World Series champion Dodgers hook up with the Padres for the first time this season in a playoff rematch from last season.

Los Angeles knocked out San Diego in the NLDS and the Dodgers have jumped out to a strong 11-2 start as Walker Buehler takes the mound tonight.

The Padres are expected to get back MVP candidate Fernando Tatis, Jr. back in the lineup after missing time with a shoulder injury, but the Dodgers' lineup should take care of business here at Petco Park.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Best Bets

• Los Angeles -150

On Friday, San Diego looks to snap the Los Angeles Dodgers' streak of winning 12 straight divisional games played at night. (AP)

Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Betting Analysis

San Diego Padres hosts the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday Apr. 16, 2021 for this NL West game that is scheduled for 22:10 local time at Petco Park.

Los Angeles sit at the top of the NL West standings with an 11-2 overall record. San Diego is currently in third place of the NL West standings, sitting 2.5 games behind Los Angeles with a 9-5 record.

• Venue: Petco Park
• Location: San Diego, California
• Time: 10:10 p.m. ET

Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Form

Los Angeles is on a current six-game winning streak, sweeping both the Colorado Rockies and the Washington Nationals. San Diego won it's last game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, snapping a two-game losing streak.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Head To Head

Los Angeles has won the last five meetings against San Diego, covering the run line in four of those encounters. The run total has gone OVER in three of the last four games played between both teams.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Game Odds

• Dodgers -155
• Padres +125
• Dodgers (-1.5) +105
• Padres (+1.5) -125
• Over 8 -115
• Under 8 -105

Odds per BetMGM - Subject to Change

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