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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Friday, May 5th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Dodgers vs. Padres
The Dodgers take on the Padres on Friday, May 5th 2023 at PETCO Park, San Diego. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers (19-13) vs. San Diego Padres (17-15)
- Date: Friday, May 5th 2023
- Time: 9:40 ET
- Venue: PETCO Park, San Diego
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Los Angeles Dodgers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter play ranked 1st in the NL West with an overall record of 19-13. Los Angeles has had their problems when playing away from home, going just 7-7.
In their 32 games, Los Angeles has been favored in 30 of them and covered the runline in half, with a record of 16-16. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 19-12.
Making the start for Los Angeles is Clayton Kershaw, with a record of 5-1. Runs have been hard to come by against Clayton Kershaw, as he has an ERA of just 1.90. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .176. So far, Kershaw has given up four home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .229. With a total of five walks, Kershaw has a WHIP of .76.
On the season, Los Angeles boasts the 4th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 5.7 runs per game. The Dodgers are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 18th at .241. Currently, Los Angeles is one of the best power hitting lineups in the league, at 54 home runs (2nd). Throughout the season, Los Angeles' batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 7th best OBP of .335.
San Diego Padres - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the San Diego Padres host the Los Angeles Dodgers, they have a record of 17-15, placing them 3rd in the NL West. Heading into play, the Padres have won half of their 18 home games, sitting at 9-9.
San Diego has covered the runline in half of their games (16-16) and has been favored in 22 of their 32 games. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 13-17.
Padres starter Yu Darvish comes into the game with a record of just 1-2. So far, Yu Darvish has put together an ERA of 3.6 across his five outings. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .240. Yu Darvish has given up three home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .306. Darvish's WHIP of 1.20 comes along with a total of 12 walks allowed.
San Diego's offense comes into this game averaging 4.3 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. So far, the Padres have combined for a team batting average of .235, placing them 22nd in the league. So far, the team is the 12th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 37 deep shots. San Diego's OBP of .320 places them 16th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Dodgers vs. Padres
Heading into today's matchup between Los Angeles and San Diego, the Dodgers are the betting favorite at -120 on the moneyline. Los Angeles' implied win probability sits at 54.55%. The MLB predictive model shows the Dodgers pitching to carry the team to a win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an advantage to take Los Angeles on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Dodgers -1.5
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