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2022 MLB Handicapping
(46-31) San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (46-28)
Date: Thursday, June 30th, 2022
Time: 10:10 PM ET
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA.
Projected Pitchers: Joe Musgrove (SD), Mitch White (LAD)
MLB Moneyline Odds: Padres +115 , Dodgers -135
MLB run line Betting Odds: Padres +1.5 (-175) , Dodgers -1.5 (+120)
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.0
The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers will open a four-game series at Dodger Stadium. Despite recent struggles from each side, the Padres and Dodgers are among the best three teams in the National League, and they will try to take over the New York Mets from the top spot in the NL.
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres snapped a three-game losing skid with a 4-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. The Padres dropped the first game of the series 7-6 but bounced back to split the two-game road stand.
San Diego is on the heels of the Dodgers, sitting just 1.5 games back in the completive NL West. This four-game series could result in a drastic change in standings so the Padres will need to carry their momentum into Dodger Stadium.
Manny Machado is having arguably his best season of his illustrious career offensively. Machado is swinging the bat great and leads the team with a .328 average, 12 home runs, and 46 runs batted in. He has definitely done his part in carrying the absence of Tatis Jr.
Joe Musgrove (8-1) suffered his first loss of the season in his previous start against the Philadelphia Phillies, and he is eager to bounce back and record a W on Thursday. The 29-year-old right-hander currently owns a pristine 2.12 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 82/18 K/BB ratio over 85.0 innings of work.
LA Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost three of the last four games, two of which were against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Not only did the Dodgers lose the opening two games of the series to the Rockies, but they failed to score a single run in the first duel, allowing four in return.
After these two losses to Colorado, the Dodgers dropped to a 46-28 record, and they didn’t exploit the fact the Mets lost three in a row to climb back to the top of the National League. The Dodgers also remain just 1.5 games ahead of the Padres for the NL West lead and will need a better showing at home in order to keep it that way.
Trea Turner returned to the Dodgers on a team friendly 1 year/$21 million in order to compete for a championship and enjoy a full season with the team. He has been a crucial component of the lineup with a team high .309 average and 56 runs batted in.
Mitch White (1-1) will take the mound for the sixth time this year when the Dodgers face the Padres on Thursday. The 27-year-old right-hander carries a 4.25 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 30/10 K/BB ratio in 29.2 innings.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Padres are 26-14 ATS on the road
- Padres O/U are 21-18-1 on the road
- Dodgers are 17-15 ATS at home
- Dodgers O/U are 16-14-2 at home
San Diego Padres vs. LA Dodgers MLB Prediction:
Musgrove has been dominant this season, apart from his most recent start and the first loss of the campaign. Still, it’s going to be hard to keep the Dodgers’ batters in check, especially following their pale display in the series against the Colorado Rockies.
I am sure the Dodgers will respond offensively, and even though Musgrove has the ability to keep any offense at bay, I don’t think he will have success against Los Angeles on Thursday.
Right now, I like the Dodgers’ batters more and that’s why I am backing them to get a win in this one.
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