Los Angeles Dodgers (100-62) vs. San Diego Padres (82-80)
As the MLB World Tour is set to roll into Gocheok Sky Dome this Wednesday, all eyes will be focused on the showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. Last season saw Los Angeles dominate with an enviable 100-62 record while San Diego posted an admirable 82-80 mark; making this match-up not only exciting to watch but also appealing for betting enthusiasts looking for top online casino offerings.
The Los Angeles Dodgers expect to replicate their team success which they carried forward from the previous season. They have a .281 team batting lineup with 126 runs, 187 hits, and 26 home runs. These numbers are accompanied by a .369 on-base percentage and a .471 slugging percentage which proves their offensive worth. The pitching team of the club does the best work – their ERA is over 3.86 and WHIP over 1.22, which is the solid proof of the good defense that is very difficult to penetrate.
On the other side, the San Diego Padres have 94 runs, 175 hits, and 17 home runs which is just better than the batting average of .256 that they hold. The ability to reach base at .325 on-base percentage and possessing a .411 slugging percentage signifies a capable offense. The same picture holds true for the pitching as well, the 4.4 ERA and 1.4 WHIP display a good potential for improvement.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 6:05 AM ET |
| Where: | Gocheok Sky Dome |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Tyler Glasnow (10-7 W-L, 3.53 ERA) vs. Yu Darvish (8-10 W-L, 4.56 ERA)
Tyler Glasnow’s previous campaign manifested itself as the 3.53 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and an impressive amount of 162 strikeouts. He has a remarkably low WHIP and a remarkable number of strikeouts this year show that he has the ability to control the games and keep runs to the minimum. Yet his game is not flawless either, since staying true to the line against tough batting groups will be equally important.
Yu Darvish last season was challenged as he had a 8-10 win-loss record with a 4.56 ERA. These figures successively bear witness to his remarkable ability to stop offending batsmen with 141 K in 136 inns. Darvish’s player’s veteran and great performance when facing critical situations will be of great significance to the Padres but his higher ERA and WHIP still raise some questions on what areas require more work.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers -186, Total Odds: 9
The betting odds favor the Dodgers, reflecting their strong performance last season and the solid statistics backing their lineup and pitching staff. The total odds suggest a game that could go either way in terms of scoring, with a slight edge towards an offensive display.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
In the last five fights the Dodgers have scored 3 victories and 2 loses. Furthermore, their away record against the spread (45-35) may be taken as an indication of their consistency in covering blown games away from their home court. However, the fact that only 1 of the last 5 of them will be going the overs suggests that a relatively tighter, less scoring game is trendy.
San Diego Padres Betting Trends
The Padres have caught fire, victorious in their five past games. This is similar to the generally good trend of their spread against the spread, i.e., wins by comfortable margins. But they still manage to struggle covering the spread away games (39-42), which could be another source of apprehension. Besides that, the aggregate has been UNDER in their last five matches, indicating high quality of the pitching and defense.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres 3/20/24 Betting Picks
To sum up this game seems like a matchup with a little edge for the Dodgers’ side, because of their better performance last year as a team and some strong numbers. The edge in controlling the game tempo might slightly inclined to the Dodgers because of Glasnow’s lower career ERA and WHIP and his higher numbers for Darvish.
The better choice is the Los Angeles Dodgers because they have a better record and their performance metrics are far much better. Wagering on the Dodgers covering the spread and choosing the under since the total is set at 9 would be smart due to the recent trend of both teams to score less. This MLB World Tour winning pick is a game that involves tactical pitching and clutch hitting.
Free Pick and Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 5, San Diego Padres 3
