Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres 2/27/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Previews
The Los Angeles Dodgers will meet with the San Diego Padres in MLB action in Peoria Sports Complex Peoria, AZ, on Monday, February 27, 2023, at 4:10 PM ET. After all the changes over the past four months, Opening Day is six weeks away, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for what will be a very different 2023 season. This roster endured unfathomable hardships going back to the end of the 2020 season. Due to the apparent downgrades on paper, some fans might not be overly enthused about this upcoming campaign. Trea Turner will be replaced by Gavin Lux. There is currently no replacement for Cody Bellinger. With Justin Turner out of the lineup, Max Muncy will start at third.
The Dodgers exceeded their 98-64 PECOTA projected record last season on their way to a franchise-best 111 victories. However, L.A.’s postseason efforts ultimately came to nothing as they were defeated by the Padres in the NL Division Series. After the Dodgers’ unexpected playoff loss, several players signed free-agent contracts with other organizations, including Hanser Alberto, Tyler Anderson, Cody Bellinger, Joey Gallo, Andrew Heaney, Tommy Kahnle, Craig Kimbrel, Chris Martin, Kevin Pillar, Justin Turner, and Trea Turner.
- The LA Dodgers are 2-3 in their previous 5 games against the spread.
- The LA Dodgers are 48-33 in their previous road meetings against the spread.
- The totals went OVER in 1 of the Dodgers’ last 5 matches.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres 2/27/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Previews
Before the 2022 trade deadline, the San Diego Padres made a big impact by acquiring future star Juan Soto. The Padres made it to the NLCS despite playing the entire season without Fernando Tatis Jr., which delighted their fan base. In order to strengthen their lineup, the team added another star by giving Xander Bogaerts a sizable contract in the offseason.
Tatis Jr. will probably play in the outfield when he returns from suspension due to the jam at shortstop caused by Bogarets’ acquisition. As two DH players, Nelson Cruz and Matt Carpenter, who would bat sixth or seventh, were signed by the front office, their power increased. San Diego will continue to start its outstanding pitching rotation of Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove, and Blake Snell.
- The San Diego Padres are 2-3 in their previous 5 meetings against the spread.
- The San Diego Padres are 42-39 in their previous road meetings against the spread.
- The totals went OVER in 2 of the Padres’ last 5 matches.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres. The MLB pick for this game is the San Diego Padres. Because they are probably saving money to capitalize on Shohei Ohtani next season, the Dodgers did not sign any marquee players during the winter. The Padres’ additions of Bogaerts, Cruz, and Seth Lugo will have a greater impact than those of Noah Syndergaard or David Peralta. While Los Angeles is still waiting for its prospects to succeed in the majors, San Diego has a formidable squad. The San Diego Padres will win to a predicted score of 5-2
MLB Starting Time: 4:10 PM (EDT)
Location: Peoria Sports Complex Peoria, AZ
Date: Monday, February 27, 2023
TV: BSSD
MLB Odds: San Diego Padres -111
MLB Totals: 7.5
