After a somewhat boring first game, Dodgers vs Padres Game 2 of this NLDS series was an instant classic. In a tight affair that was back and forth throughout, the San Diego Padres outlasted the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Padres have now evened the series as they shift to San Diego. Can the Padres take advantage and keep home-field advantage, or will the Dodgers exact their revenge?
This MLB betting preview for the NLDS MLB Playoffs Dodgers vs Padres Game 3 includes game info, starting pitchers, betting odds, trends and a prediction for tonight’s postseason matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Prediction | NLDS MLB Playoffs Game 3
NLDS MLB Playoffs Game 3 (Series tied 1-1)
Los Angeles Dodgers (111-51) vs. San Diego Padres (89-73)
Date: Friday, Oct. 14, 2021
Time: 8:37 p.m. EST
Venue: Petco Park — San Diego, CA
Coverage: FS1
Dodgers vs Padres Starting Pitchers
Padres: Tony Gonsolin (16-1, 2.14 ERA)
Dodgers: Blake Snell (8-10, 3.38 ERA)
San Diego Padres Preview
If the San Diego Padres end up winning this series they can thank relief pitcher Robert Suarez. The 31-year-old rookie stranded the Dodgers in two straight innings when the Dodgers had runners on the corners with no outs and runners on second and third with one out. In the very next inning, Jake Cronenworth hit a solo home run to extend the lead to two runs.
The Padres’ offense looked good and they won’t lose many games when their relief pitchers perform the way they did. In both of the first two games, the team that scored first ended up winning the game. With home-field advantage now in their favor, it’s crucial that the Padres don’t let the Dodgers score first and take the air out of the stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers Preview
Game 2 was all about missed opportunities for the Dodgers. An uncharacteristic error by shortstop Trea Turner ended up costing the Dodgers a run defensively. The multiple missed opportunities by the Dodgers in the sixth and seventh inning offensively took the air out of Dodger Stadium.
It appeared that the Dodgers were overly reliant on the long ball. All three of their runs came on solo home runs even though they had 11 total hits in Game 3. There isn’t reason to panic yet as they did well in Game 1, however, they have only scored three runs in the last 14 innings. If the offense doesn’t pick it up soon, they may find themselves in a 2-1 series hole.
Dodgers vs Padres Odds | MLB Playoffs Predictions
MLB betting odds for Dodgers vs Padres are taken from BetOnline Sportsbook.
Moneyline: SD: (+108) | LAD: (-118)
Run Line: SD: +1.5 (-165) | LAD: -1.5 (+145)
Total: 7.5 — Over: (+105) | Under: (-125)
Public (Spread) Betting via Action Network: SD: (52%) | LAD: (48%)
Dodgers vs Padres MLB Betting Trends
- San Diego is 5-3 straight up in their last eight games.
- San Diego is 2-5 straight up in their last seven games against Los Angeles.
- The over has hit in six of San Diego’s last eight games.
- Los Angeles is 4-1 straight up in their last five road games against San Diego.
- The under has hit in nine of Los Angeles’ last 12 games.
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Dodgers vs Padres Stats
- San Diego is averaging 4.35 runs per game (RPG) this season (No. 13 in the MLB).
- San Diego is surrendering 4.07 RPG this season (No. 10 in the MLB).
- Los Angeles is averaging 5.23 RPG this season (No. 1 in the MLB).
- Los Angeles is surrendering 3.17 RPG this season (No. 1 in the MLB).
Padres vs Dodgers MLB Weather Report
Status: Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 67℉
Humidity: 77%
Precipitation: 7%
Wind: 7 MPH (blowing out to center)
Dodgers vs Padres Prediction | NLDS MLB Playoffs Game 3
The Dodgers vs Padres prediction uses NumberFire’s probability model. They give San Diego a 52.1% chance to win Game 3 of this NLDS MLB Playoffs matchup.
