Padres vs. Dodgers Prediction
The Dodgers are heavily favored on Sunday to beat the Padres and sweep their weekend series with their NL West rivals at 4:10 p.m. ET. But when it comes to the total of 7.5, what’s the best play?
Game Snapshot
909 San Diego Padres (+164) at 910 Los Angeles Dodgers (-198); o/u 7.5
4:10 p.m. ET, Sunday, July 3, 2022
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
San Diego Padres DFS SPIN
MacKenzie Gore shut out the Phillies for five innings in a no-decision Friday. Gore righted the ship somewhat tonight after back-to-back lousy outings against the Rockies. That said, his velocity was down some for a third straight outing and his fastball was hit quite hard. Fatigue figured to be an issue here as the season went along — he’s already surpassed his 2021 total of 50 1/3 innings pitched — but it’d be a bummer if it were setting in already.
Los Angeles Dodgers DFS SPIN
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Mookie Betts (ribs) will be in the lineup on Sunday against the Padres. The Dodgers will activate Betts before the game. He’s been on the injured list since July 19 with his rib injury, and now will get a chance to hit at the top of the loaded lineup. There has been talk about Betts playing second base to help ease his throwing, and Los Angeles can also use him as the DH if necessary. Wherever he’s hitting, fantasy managers who roster Betts should be thrilled.
Padres vs. Dodgers MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The under is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these two teams, is 5-2 in the Padres’ last seven games overall and is 5-2 in their last seven games after scoring two runs or less in their previous contest. The under is also 7-3 in the Padres’ last 10 divisional games and is 4-1 in their last five games versus an opponent with a winning record. On the other side, the under is 5-1 in the Dodgers’ last six games versus a team with a winning record and is 5-0-1 in their last six games when facing a left-handed starter.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: PADRES/DODGERS UNDER 7.5