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Get ready for an exciting MLB game on Friday, May 5th, as the Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres game promises to be a thrilling match-up between two of the top contenders in the National League. These fierce rivals will do battle in a game that’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
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- Where: Petco Park, San Diego, California
- When: Friday, May 5, 2023, 9:40 PM ET
Betting on the Los Angeles Dodgers
- Regular Season Record: 19-13
- Moneyline: (-120)
- Run Line: (-1.5, +140)
- Over/Under: (7.5)
All odds are provided by DraftKings.
The Dodgers are on fire heading into this game, with a six-game winning streak under their belt. They just swept the Phillies this week and are now focused on their upcoming battle against the Padres.
One player to keep an eye on in this series is Mookie Betts, who absolutely dominated the Phillies’ pitchers. In the series against Philadelphia, the star outfielder had seven hits in 13 at-bats (.538 average) and seven RBIs.
The Dodgers’ offense is one of the most powerful of the 2023 season, with 54 home runs hit so far. They’re second only to the Tampa Bay Rays, who have hit 64.
Starting Pitcher: Clayton Kershaw (5-1, 1.89 ERA)
Betting on the San Diego Padres
- Regular Season Record: 17-15
- Moneyline: (+100)
- Run Line: (+1.5, -165)
- Over/Under: (7.5)
All odds are provided by DraftKings.
The Padres are also coming into this series against the Dodgers in good form, having won seven of their last ten games.
The best news for San Diego is that Juan Soto’s bat is finally starting to punish opposing pitchers. The Dominican player has hit four doubles and driven in six runs in the series, where they defeated the Cincinnati Reds. His batting average in the series was .455 and his OPS was 1.418.
Now they will be put to the test against a red-hot Dodgers team in the first of 13 games these teams will play throughout 2023.
Starting pitcher: Joe Musgrove (1-0, 10.80 ERA)
JefeBet Prediction
The Dodgers’ pitcher Clayton Kershaw has a record of 23 wins and 9 losses, with an ERA of 2.03 and 310 strikeouts in 45 games against the Padres. That’s why, at JefeBet, we’re betting on the visitors to win this Dodgers vs Padres matchup.
Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers Runline (LAD 5-3 SD)
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