San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Odds (August 10, 2020) Predictions and Analysis

Regardless of circumstance, sharp gamblers look for surprises.  And with a COVID-19 60-game baseball season like no other, surprises could be the rule.  One of the MLB teams seen as a possible sleeper is the Padres.  San Diego is often touted as such.  However, these unique baseball betting circumstances make that more pronounced.  Los Angeles is never seen as a sleeper.  Quite to the contrary, the Dodgers are always a top public pick.  Circumstances of 2020 make that more pronounced.  For gamblers weary of the unknown Los Angeles offers comfort.  But a big price tag comes with that security.

Padres vs. Dodgers CashBet Wagering Analysis

So far, the Dodgers have supplied better than expected online sportsbook value.  Los Angeles is never cheap with its traditional public demand.  One loss can set back gambling bankrolls for multiple weeks.  Thus, sharps often avoid the Dodgers on the money line.  At most value-oriented bettors employ the run line.  San Diego is the type of team that sharps gravitate towards.  Just enough potential at a good price does sell.

San Diego Padres Probable Starter and Bullpen

Right-hander Garrett Richards is the probable starter for the Padres.  So far in three games, he has a Betting on baseball record of 0-1 with a 4.60 earned run average.  Richards has not been a regular starter since 2015 with the Angels.  Since then he hasn’t pitched more than 76.1 innings in a season.

San Diego’s bullpen ranks 24^th in the Major Leagues.  Of great concern has been the start of closer Kirby Yates.  In five games he is 0-1 with a 10.38 ERA.  Yates broke out with his best season in 2019.  To illustrate he posted 41 saves with a 1.19 ERA.

Los Angeles Dodgers Probable Starter and Bullpen

Right-hander Dustin May is the probable starter for the Dodgers.  Overall, in three games May has a record of 1-0 with a 2.63 ERA.

Fashion that the Dodgers have the second-ranked bullpen for MLB betting.  Closer Kenley Jansen has four saves with a 1.50 ERA.

San Diego Padres in the Hunt

Now the Padres are 8-7 with 7-8 under the total.  San Diego ranks fifth for runs scored and 18^th for staff earned run average.  Fernando Tatis Jr. is off to a hot start with seven home runs.

Los Angeles Dodgers Verify Strength

From this point, the Dodgers are 10-5 with just five overs.  Los Angeles ranks third for runs and second for ERA.  Max Muncy has four home runs for LA.

San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers Head to Head with Spread

Los Angeles has won nine of its last 11 overall games with the Padres.  While two of the last eighth between these teams stayed under.  San Diego has won four of its last seven games at Dodger Stadium.  Seven of the last nine in this series at LA went under.  Of great concern is that the Padres are 4-16 as a dog. San Diego went under in three of their last 10 as pups.  Los Angeles has paid in 14 of their last 20 as chalk.  And eight of their last 11 as favorites went under the total.

San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers CashBet Free Pick  

As mentioned earlier the Dodgers have had the betting on MLB advantage over the Padres.  Los Angeles brings a level of balance that the Padres can’t match.  Of great concern is the Dodgers price tag.  LA has been a reliable play on the run line in 2020.  So too have the Padres been profitable for run lines.  San Diego plays the Dodgers toughest on the road.  Padres and under brings the most value.

Padres at Dodgers CashBet Best Bet:  San Diego Padres and Under the Total