Dodgers at Padres 8/26/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres
MLB: 10:10 PM EST
Aug. 26, 2019
TV: FSSD
Latest Odds : LAD -130 O/U 8.5
On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers head down the freeway to open a three-game series against National League West rival the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 2-1 Saturday. Kenley Jansen struck out two straight Yankees with the bases loaded to help the Dodgers to the win. Los Angeles leads the NL West by 21 games over second place San Francisco.
San Diego was beaten for a second straight day by the Boston Red Sox 5-4 and lost their four straight overall. The Padres were behind at one point 4-0 but rallied to tie the game entering the ninth inning. However, closer Kirby Yates gave up a ninth inning home run and fell to 0-4 on the season. Yates leads baseball in saves with 36.
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Cody Bellinger leads the Dodgers with a .314 batting average, 143 hits, 42 home runs and 100 RBIs. The Dodgers are averaging .260 at the plate, while opponents are averaging .226. On Monday, the Dodgers will send right-hander Dustin May to the mound. May is 1-2 with an ERA of 4.26, 15 Ks and 3 BBs.
Eric Hosmer is leading the Padres with a .285 batting average in RBIs with 84 and in hits with 142. Hunter Renfroe leads in home runs with 31. San Diego is averaging .245 at the plate while opposing hitters are averaging .253. On Monday, the Padres will send southpaw Eric Lauer to the mound. Lauer is 6-8 with an ERA of 4.47, 98 Ks and 35 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends:
Los Angeles is 4-1 in its last 5 on the road versus an opponent with a losing record at home
The UNDER has cashed in 11 of the Dodgers last 14 versus NL West opponents
San Diego is 1-5 in its last 6 at home
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Padres last 7 on grass
Free Betting Pick: San Diego Padres +120
Los Angele owns a 21-game lead in the NL West and is ahead of San Diego by 25 ½ games but Eric Lauer has the Dodgers’ number. The Padres southpaw has led San Diego to 5 wins in his last 6 starts against Los Angeles. Lauer defeated Los Angeles 5-2 on August 2. The lefthander gave up 2 earned runs over 6.0 innings with 6 strikeouts and no walks. Final Score Prediction, San Diego Padres win 5-2