Two of the National League’s top contenders collide as the Los Angeles Dodgers host the new-look San Diego Padres in the first game of a three-game series on Friday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Dodgers (72-33) own the best record in baseball and own a 12.5-game lead over the Padres (61-47) in the NL West. It will be the first meeting between the division rivals since San Diego added Juan Soto, Josh Bell, Josh Hader and Brandon Drury at the trade deadline. The latest Dodgers vs. Los Angeles is a -160 favorite. Padres odds from Caesars Sportsbook while San Diego is a +135 underdog.
First pitch is set for 10:10 pm ET. The game is one of 14 on the MLB schedule for Friday. Elsewhere in the majors, the Mets and Braves play the second game of their pivotal five-game series and the Yankees and Cardinals open an interleague series in St. Louis. LOUIS Before making any MLB picks or parlays, make sure View MLB predictions and betting tips from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
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After simulating each game 10,000 times on Friday, the model is high on the Rangers (+158) to beat the White Sox. Texas won the series opener 3-2 on Thursday after Johnny Cueto’s two-run home run in the seventh. The Rangers lead the season series between the teams 3-1 and have swept the last three matchups.
Nathaniel Lowe is swinging a hot bat for Texas. The 27-year-old first baseman is 15-for-38 with three doubles, a triple, a home run and four RBIs over the past 10 games. In Thursday’s win, Lowe went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored.
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