The highly anticipated showdown between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers is set to take place at Dodger Stadium on September 25, 2024, starting at 10:10 pm under a clear sky. Pitching for the Padres, Dylan Cease will bring his impressive season ERA of 3.418 to the mound, while Jack Flaherty, holding an ERA of 3.040, will represent the Dodgers.

In the 2024 race for the NL West Division, the Padres currently hold third place with a commendable record of 91-66, translating to a winning percentage of 0.580. They are second in division games with a 25-22 record, and their recent performance has been stellar, with nine wins in their last ten games and a current five-game winning streak. They’ve claimed 45 victories at home and 46 on the road, with their prowess more notable during night games, accumulating 56 wins.

Leading the division, the Dodgers boast a first-place standing with a 93-64 record and a 0.591 winning percentage. They have managed a division record of 26-21 and, despite a recent stumble with a current losing streak, have a strong home record of 50-29 and have also performed well in night games with 65 wins. The Dodgers have outscored their opponents with a total of 805 runs to 674.

From a betting perspective, the odds portray a competitive scenario. The point spread is set at -1.5 in favor of the Dodgers, suggesting they are expected to win by at least two runs. The over/under is relatively low at 7.5, hinting at a potentially tight and low-scoring affair. For those looking to place moneyline bets, the Padres come in at +120, indicating a slight underdog status, whereas the Dodgers are favored at -141, making them a safer but less lucrative bet.