Game 3 of the NLDS between the San Diego Padres (93-69) and Los Angeles Dodgers (98-64) squaring off at PETCO Park has a projected final score of 5-4 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Padres, so expect a tight matchup. The game will start at 9:08 p.m. ET on Oct. 8.

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Padres vs. Dodgers Matchup Info

• When: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 9:08 p.m. ET
• Where: PETCO Park in San Diego, California
• How to Watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Padres vs. Dodgers Predictions

• Score Prediction: Padres 5, Dodgers 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs

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Padres vs. Dodgers Betting Lines

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Padres Betting Insights

• San Diego has come away with 59 wins in the 101 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
• The Padres have a mark of 33-21 in contests where bookmakers favor them by -148 or better on the moneyline.
• San Diego and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 85 of 166 opportunities.
• The Padres were the moneyline favorite in seven of their past 15 games, and they went 5-2 in those matchups.
• In its past 15 outings — all had a set run total — San Diego and its opponents combined to go over the total five times.

Dodgers Betting Insights

• Los Angeles has a 7-12 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 36.8% of those games).
• The Dodgers have a 2-3 record (winning 40% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +124 or longer.
• Los Angeles has combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 91 times this season for a 91-68-5 record against the over/under.
• In the past 15 games, the Dodgers have been underdogs just once and won that contest.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to hit the over 11 times.

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Padres vs. Dodgers Probable Pitchers

Padres’ Starting Pitcher: Michael King

• The 29-year-old has pitched to a 2.95 ERA this season with 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.3 walks per nine across 31 games.
• When Michael King starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 11-8.
• King’s team is 19-12 when he starts this season.
• Games King has started this season hit the over 15 times in 31 chances.

Dodgers’ Starting Pitcher: Walker Buehler

• The 30-year-old has put up an ERA of 5.38, with 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings in 16 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .289 batting average against him.
• The Dodgers were named the moneyline underdog for two Walker Buehler starts this season — they split the games.
• Buehler’s team has compiled a 9-7 record in his 16 starts.
• Buehler has started 16 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in eight of them.

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