There's an argument to be made that Wednesday's MLB playoff schedule is the most interesting game of the entire season, as baseball fans will see four important divisional round games.
The nightcapper in San Diego offers one of two possible shutout games on the day, with the Dodgers looking to avoid elimination and force a decisive Game 5 against the Padres. There is.
Going into the playoffs, my pick to win it all was the Padres. At the time, their long shot number was +1200, but after beating the Dodgers in Game 3, they were the favorites (+270, FanDuel) ahead of the Yankees (+320) and Mets (+550). I understand.
San Diego would love nothing more than to finish the series at home, while the Dodgers will look to take the series back to Chavez Ravine for a winner-take-all game on Friday.
Both teams are very motivated, so expect plenty of fireworks again on Wednesday night.
Dodgers vs. Padres Game 4 NLDS odds
| team | money line | run line | over/under |
|---|---|---|---|
| dodgers | +115 | +1.5 (-180) | o8 (-105) |
| padres | -135 | -1.5 (+150) | u8 (-115) |
Dodgers vs. Padres predictions
With several pitchers suffering notable injuries, including Tyler Glasnow and Gavin Stone, the Dodgers' starting rotation looked unconvincing going into the National League.
Los Angeles' lack of quality starting pitchers was the main reason the Padres were the hot ticket to defeating their in-state rivals, but what actually happened in the first three games of the series I don't think anyone could have imagined that.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jack Flaherty, and Walker Buehler posted 10.13 ERAs in just 13 1/3 innings.
Currently, the Dodgers are opting to play in the bullpen, with Landon Knack likely to make his first career playoff start and expected to lead a parade of relievers.
If Dodgers fans want to take a glass-half-full approach to things, Knack's 3.78 xERA and 104 Stuff+ suggest he could give the Dodgers a better chance than Buehler, who lost 6-5 on Tuesday. Masu.
Buehler allowed 7 hits and 6 runs in 5 innings.
A more pessimistic view would be that Knack is also a right-handed pitcher, which was part of the problem for the Dodgers heading into the series.
The Padres have been significantly less effective against left-handed pitchers this season, and LA doesn't have the starters to expose that flaw.
If the Dodgers lose this game and the series, much of the blame will fall on players like Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, and Will Smith, who all suffered disappointments in the playoffs.
However, the possibility of an early departure this year will be a different story, as the Dodgers' offensive line was effective against San Diego's elite pitching staff.
They'll be hoping for more of the same after getting more crack at right-hander Dylan Cease, who allowed five earned runs in just 3 1/3 innings in Game 1.
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Dodgers vs. Padres picks
The Dodgers finished the regular season in second place in wRC+ vs. right-handed pitchers, one spot ahead of the Padres. Both offenses have shown great approaches in this series, and I don't believe either unit will be shut down by Wednesday's starters.
I'd be happy to bet on another shootout for both of these teams, and I'd bet on an 8+ point game with a better result than -125.
Pick: 8+ (+100, BetMGM)
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Nicholas Martin handicaps the NHL, MLB, and NFL for the New York Post. He strives to include relevant game notes in his articles to help bettors reach their own conclusions, but he's also up 180 units himself on the sports betting app's verified picks. Nick can be found at X @nickm_hockey.
