Dodgers vs. Padres Prediction: San Diego Predicted to Win Game 3 of NLDS [10/8/2024]

The San Diego Padres will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Division Series at PETCO Park on Tuesday, starting at 9:08PM ET.

Michael King (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will start on the mound for the Padres, while the Dodgers have opted for Walker Buehler (0-0, 0.00 ERA).

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Padres as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Dodgers-Padres game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Padres with a win probability of 58%, compared to 42% for the Dodgers."

Dodgers vs. Padres Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Padres and Dodgers at PETCO Park is scheduled to begin at 9:08PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres
• Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
• Time: 9:08PM ET/6:08PM PT
• Venue: PETCO Park
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Padres and Dodgers gear at Fanatics
• Live Stream: Watch the game on FuboTV

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Tuesday's Dodgers vs. Padres matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Dodgers vs. Padres Prediction: Who Will Win Game 3?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Dodgers and Padres 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Padres a 58% chance of defeating the Dodgers.

According to our model, the Dodgers (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 55% chance of going over.

Dodgers vs. Padres Game 3 Odds [10/8/2024]

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Dodgers	Padres
Run Line	+1.5 (-160)	-1.5 (+145)
Moneyline	+130	-142
Total	o7.5 (-118)	u7.5 (+100)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Dodgers vs. Padres Picks for Game 3

Our model's biggest edge in today's Dodgers vs. Padres matchup is on the run line.

Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best MLB picks for every game throughout the season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Padres, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Dodgers on Tuesday.

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