The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to clash with the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on July 31, 2024. The game begins at 08:40 PM under partly cloudy skies. Veteran ace Clayton Kershaw, with a 4.500 ERA, will take the hill for the Dodgers, while Dylan Cease, touting a 3.504 ERA, aims to hold the mound for the Padres. Currently, the Dodgers sit 2nd in the 2024 NL West Division, boasting 63 victories against 45 losses. Their divisional play shows a leading record of 21-17. The last 10 outings have resulted in 6 wins, though they recently snapped a losing streak. On their travels, the Dodgers have a 29-25 record, quite steady compared to their 34-20 home game statistics. They shine under the night lights with 43 wins out of 533 runs scored with 440 conceded. The Padres, meanwhile, are 6th in the division, with a record of 58-51. Their split in division games is nearly even at 16-17, and they’ve been successful recently, winning 8 of their last 10 contests. Home games have seen a balanced 27-28, but road performance is stronger at 31-23. With 503 runs scored against 468 allowed, they’ll look to outscore the visiting Dodgers. From a betting angle, the point spread is set at -1.5, favoring the Dodgers. The over/under for the game is predicted at 7.5 runs, appealing to those watching for a lower-scoring game. The Moneyline odds favor the Padres slightly at -128, as opposed to +109 for the Dodgers, reflecting a close match anticipated by bookmakers.