Wager on the San Diego Padres as the underdogs in their home game on Monday evening
The San Diego Padres are set to host the Los Angeles Dodgers in their first meeting of the season, and the matchup promises to be an exciting one. Both teams have been impressive so far this year, with the Dodgers currently third in the NL with a 39-27 record, while the Padres are one game back at 37-27.
In the home advantage department, the Padres have the edge. They have the sixth best home record in the MLB, going 20-10 at Petco Park this season. The Dodgers, on the other hand, have a fifth-best road record, with a 16-16 record away from Dodger Stadium.
When these two teams have clashed in San Diego, the Padres have had the upper hand. They have won five of the last eight times these two teams have matched up in the city. In his most recent outing against the Padres in July 2024, Nick Pivetta, who will start for the Padres tonight, posted six scoreless innings, recording eight strikeouts and allowing just two hits.
Pivetta has been exceptional at home this season, going 5-0 through six starts with a 1.69 ERA, 44 strikeouts, 4 walks, and 7 hits allowed. He has not lost a game at home this season, and bettors should consider laying the money with the Padres' moneyline at +102.
However, the Dodgers will counter with Dustin May, who has a 3-4 record and 4.09 ERA overall. May struggles on the road, with a 1-3 record, 5.40 ERA, and three games ended before the 5th inning with at least three runs allowed.
Legal sports betting sites slightly favor the Dodgers for tonight's game. But with Pivetta's impressive form at home and the Padres' strong home record, the close call for bettors could be in favour of the Padres.
The stage is set for an exciting matchup between these two California rivals. Will the Padres continue their home success, or will the Dodgers claim victory in their first meeting of the season? Tune in to find out.
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