Dodgers vs Padres Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – May 5, 2023

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A pair of clubs in the NL West — the Los Angeles Dodgers (19-13) and the San Diego Padres (17-15) — play on Friday at 9:40 PM ET, at PETCO Park. The scheduled starters are Clayton Kershaw (5-1) for the Dodgers, and Yu Darvish (1-2) for the Padres.

Bookmakers have set the Dodgers as the moderate moneyline favorites (-119) on the road versus the Padres (+100). The over/under for this contest is set at 7.5.

Dodgers vs. Padres Odds

Run Line

Los Angeles Dodgers (-1.5)

Moneyline

Dodgers (-119)

Total

7.5 Runs (Over: -117, Under: -104)

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When, Where, at What Time is Dodgers vs. Padres

  • Game Day: Friday, May 5, 2023
  • Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
  • TV Channel: MLBN
  • Location: San Diego, California
  • Stadium: PETCO Park

Dodgers Injury Report

Name Status Injury
J.D. Martínez 10-Day Injured List Back
Jimmy Nelson 15-Day Injured List Elbow
Michael Grove 15-Day Injured List Groin
Blake Treinen 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Álex Reyes 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Gavin Lux 60-Day Injured List Knee
Walker Buehler 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Ryan Pepiot 60-Day Injured List Oblique
J.P. Feyereisen 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Daniel Hudson 60-Day Injured List Knee
Trayce Thompson Day-to-day Illness

Padres Injury Report

Name Status Injury
David Dahl 10-Day Injured List Quadricep
Luis Campusano 10-Day Injured List Thumb
Adam Engel 10-Day Injured List Hamstring
José Castillo 15-Day Injured List Shoulder
Drew Pomeranz 15-Day Injured List Elbow
Nabil Crismatt 15-Day Injured List Hip
Adrian Morejon 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Eguy Rosario 60-Day Injured List Ankle
Robert Suarez 60-Day Injured List Arm

Last Time Out: Dodgers and Padres

The Dodgers won their last game against the Phillies Friday by a 10-6 score. Miguel Vargas went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively. Brusdar Graterol picked up the win on the strength of 2/3 of an inning, giving up one earned run on two hits while striking out one.

The Padres knocked off the Reds 7-1 Friday, with Seth Lugo registering the win while throwing six innings, giving up one earned run on seven hits while striking out five. Brett Sullivan went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and four RBI to pace the Padres’ offense.

Betting Trends

Dodgers Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Dodgers have been favored 30 times and won 18, or 60%, of those games. Los Angeles is 17-12 this season when entering a game favored by -119 or more on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 54.3% chance of a victory for the Dodgers. Games involving Los Angeles have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 19 of 32 chances this season. The Dodgers are 16-16-0 against the spread in their 32 chances this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Max Muncy 29 .239 (113) .408 (11) .641 (1) 10.2% (1) 28% (147) 22% (3)
Freddie Freeman 32 .310 (16) .395 (18) .500 (42) 3.4% (74) 17.2% (45) 13.1% (34)
Mookie Betts 30 .270 (64) .373 (40) .478 (55) 3.7% (64) 20.1% (76) 13.4% (32)
James Outman 32 .290 (37) .382 (28) .598 (7) 5.7% (22) 33.3% (167) 11.4% (56)
Will Smith 22 .297 (-) .377 (-) .547 (-) 5.2% (-) 7.8% (-) 11.7% (-)

Padres Betting Records and Team Stats

The Padres have been chosen as underdogs in 10 games this year and have walked away with the win five times (50%) in those games. San Diego has a win-loss record of 4-4 when favored by +100 or worse by oddsmakers this year. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Padres have a 50% chance of pulling out a win. San Diego and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 13 of their 32 opportunities. The Padres have an against the spread record of 16-16-0 in 32 games with a line this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Xander Bogaerts 31 .291 (36) .378 (34) .479 (54) 4.4% (47) 14.8% (28) 11.1% (59)
Juan Soto 32 .227 (135) .410 (10) .427 (85) 3.5% (72) 23.4% (109) 24.1% (1)
Jake Cronenworth 32 .241 (107) .315 (118) .429 (83) 2.4% (108) 21.3% (94) 8.7% (102)
Trent Grisham 32 .236 (121) .347 (68) .443 (69) 3.2% (78) 27.4% (139) 13.7% (28)
Manny Machado 30 .235 (126) .281 (157) .378 (119) 3.1% (81) 23.4% (109) 6.3% (143)

Dodgers vs. Padres Picks and Predictions

Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Dodgers to emerge victorious (-119 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go over the total (7.5 runs).

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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