Dodgers vs. Padres NLDS Game 2 Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 6

Updated Oct. 6, 2024 8:01 p.m. ET

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The NLDS continues on Sunday when the Los Angeles Dodgers play host to the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers will look to build on their 1-0 lead in the series when the game begins at 8:03 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1. The favored Dodgers have -148 moneyline odds to win against the underdog Padres, who are listed at +125. Los Angeles is a 1.5-run favorite (at +142 odds). The game's over/under has been set at 8 runs.

Check out everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Dodgers-Padres game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Dodgers vs. Padres Game Information & Odds

• When: Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 8:03 p.m. ET
• Where: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California
• How to Watch on TV: Fox Sports 1

Dodgers vs. Padres Prediction

• Score Prediction: Dodgers 5, Padres 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
• Win Probabilities: Dodgers 54%, Padres 46%

Dodgers vs. Padres Betting Insights

• The Dodgers have been favorites in 144 games this season and won 92 (63.9%) of those contests.
• Los Angeles has a record of 63-36, a 63.6% win rate, when favored by -148 or more by oddsmakers this season.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Dodgers have a 59.7% chance to win.
• The Padres have been underdogs in 60 games this season and have come away with the win 32 times (53.3%) in those contests.
• This season, San Diego has come away with a win 10 times in 20 chances when named as an underdog of at least +125 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Padres have an implied victory probability of 44.4% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.

FINAL

SD 10 · LAD 2

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

San Diego Padres

SD

+1.5

+129

O 8

Los Angeles Dodgers

LAD

-1.5

-153

U 8

Dodgers Recent Betting Performance

• The Dodgers went 8-2 across the 10 games they were moneyline favorites in their last 10 matchups.
• Over their last 10 matchups -- all had a set run total -- the Dodgers and their opponents combined to hit the over on the total six times.
• The Dodgers' record against the spread is 5-5-0 over their past 10 games.

Dodgers Recent Stats

Dodgers Player Insights

• Not only does Shohei Ohtani lead the Dodgers in hitting with his .310 average, he also paces the squad with 54 home runs and 130 RBI.
• Ohtani ranks second in home runs and second in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
• Ohtani has collected a hit in 13 games in a row. During his last 10 games he is hitting .548 with four doubles, four home runs, four walks and 13 RBI.
• Freddie Freeman has 35 doubles, two triples, 22 home runs and 78 walks while batting .282.
• Freeman ranks 58th in home runs and 28th in RBI in the majors.
• Freeman carries a three-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. During his last five outings he is hitting .333 with two doubles and an RBI.
• Mookie Betts has 24 doubles, five triples, 19 home runs and 61 walks while hitting .289.
• Teoscar Hernandez has 32 doubles, two triples, 33 home runs and 53 walks while hitting .272.
• Hernandez brings a four-game streak with at least one hit into this one. During his last five outings he is batting .333 with two home runs, a walk and seven RBI.

Dodgers Team Props

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Padres Recent Betting Performance

• The Padres have played as underdogs in seven of their past 10 games and won three of those contests.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Padres and their opponents are 4-6-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
• The Padres are 6-4-0 ATS over their last 10 games.

Padres Recent Stats

Padres Player Insights

• Jurickson Profar is batting .280 with 29 doubles, 24 home runs and 76 walks.
• Profar ranks 42nd in home runs and 35th in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
• Manny Machado been a consistent power bat this season, as he leads his team with 29 home runs and 105 runs batted in.
• Machado is 24th overall in homers and ninth in RBI this year.
• Jackson Merrill is hitting .292 with 31 doubles, six triples, 24 home runs and 29 walks.
• Luis Arraez paces the Padres with a .314 batting average.

Padres Team Props

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