The LA Dodgers (39-27) and the San Diego Padres (37-27) open a 3-game series at Petco Park in San Diego Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Dodgers vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Padres won 2024 regular-season series 8-5; Dodgers won ALDS 3-2
The Dodgers picked up a 7-3 win Sunday in St. Louis, as LHP Clayton Kershaw allowed just 1 run across 5 IP with 7 Ks in the victory. SS Mookie Betts launched a solo home run for his only hit in 5 at-bats, while 2B Tommy Edman finished 2-for-3 with a double and 3 RBIs and OF Hyeseong Kim went 1-for-2 with a triple and 2 RBIs. C Will Smith also had a triple and a single and 2 runs sc