The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on Sunday in a crucial NL West showdown that could reshape the division race, with San Diego (69-52) currently leading their rivals (69-53) by the slimmest of margins.
Both teams enter with contrasting momentum - the Padres riding a hot streak after sweeping San Francisco while the Dodgers struggle at 11-14 since the All-Star break following a sweep by the Angels.
The pitching matchup features veteran right-handers Yu Darvish and Tyler Glasnow, both coming off strong outings in what promises to be a low-scoring affair between two teams that have historically favored the under.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres matchup, our predictive model gives the Dodgers a 50.67% chance of defeating the Padres.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 50.67% win probability
- Superior offensive production with 635 runs scored versus Padres' 511
- Home field advantage in crucial divisional matchup
- Better recent form momentum after struggling stretch
San Diego Padres: 49.33% win probability
- Stingy offense ranks lowest in NL West with just 511 runs scored
- Poor recent form going 2-3 in last five games (LLWWW)
- Road struggles as visiting team in division rivalry
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres preview
The Dodgers desperately need to right the ship after suffering through an 11-14 record since the All-Star break, dropping them out of first place to their bitter NL West rivals.
Yu Darvish has been building momentum with just one run allowed in his last six innings against the Giants, while Tyler Glasnow continues his strong home form with a sparkling 2.15 ERA at Dodger Stadium.
San Diego has seized control of the division race thanks partly to their elite bullpen that just got even more dangerous with the addition of Mason Miller to complement what was already the league's best relief corps.
The Padres have dominated this season series 8-2 over the last ten meetings, but the Dodgers are backed into a corner at home with their championship window potentially closing.
Both lineups have historically struggled against these veteran starters, with hitters posting a measly .196 average against Darvish and an even worse .128 mark against Glasnow in previous encounters.
This Sunday showdown carries massive division implications as every game matters in what's shaping up to be one of the tightest NL West races in recent memory.
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