The Los Angeles Dodgers (63-44) and San Diego Padres (57-51) open a 2-game set at Petco Park Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Dodgers vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Padres lead 5-3
The Dodgers avoided a 3-game sweep at the Houston Astros over the weekend, wrapping up the series with a 6-2 win as +120 underdogs Sunday with the Under (8.5) barely hitting. RHP'River Ryan'fanned 8 in his 1st MLB win for the Dodgers, who hit 3 HRs in the series finale.
The Padres won 2 of 3 games at the Baltimore Orioles for their 3rd straight series win. They lost 8-6 as +121 underdogs in the Sunday finale as the Over (9) easily cashed. The loss ended a 7-game Padres win streak.