MLB Predictions: Will Dodgers complete sweep of Padres? 5/7/17
Will the Dodgers complete their sweep of the Padres when the division rivals wrap up their series at Petco Park today? First pitch between the National League West opponents is set for 4:40PM ET.
The Odds
According to oddsmakers, the Dodgers are -140 money line favorites to win today in San Diego. That makes the Padres a +130 money line underdog to win in their own ballpark. With Brandon McCarthy set to face Trevor Cahill in the pitching matchup, the total sits at 7 runs. (The over/under opened at 7.5 before being bet down to 7.)
Dodgers have been profitable with McCarthy on hill
Los Angeles has won seven of McCarthy’s last eight starts. The Dodgers are also 8-3 in McCarthy’s last 11 outings against National League West rivals. They’re 5-1 in his last six starts when their opponent scores two runs or less in their previous game as well.
Padres playing bad baseball at the moment
San Diego has lost four consecutive games, all of which have come at Petco Park. The Padres are also winless at 0-4 in their last four games against National League West opponents. They’re just 4-12 in their last 16 games when facing an opponent that starts a right-hander as well.
MLB Predictions
The Dodgers continue to be a great bet when pitted against the Padres. They have won 10 of their last 14 games in San Diego and 49 of their last 71 meetings with the Padres overall. They’re also 4-0 in McCarthy’s last four starts against the Padres.
San Diego, meanwhile, is just 1-4 in its last five games coming off a loss. The Padres are also 1-4 in their last five home games when facing a right-handed starter. Furthermore, they’re just 18-41 in their last 59 games when playing the third game of a series.
Sunday MLB Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers -140
