Commercial Content. 21+. Action Network is the of the New York Post, which edits this content. Fading the Dodgers is a scary proposition, though there will be some points throughout the season where that might become nece sary. However, Saturday is not that day. Im not only betting the Dodgers to win, but taking them at more favorable odds on the run line. And thats because of a remarkable run the Dodgers have been on over the past two years. Lets get into that and more in our Padres vs. Dodgers betting preview for Saturday. Padres vs. Dodgers odds Team Run Line Moneyline Total Padres +1.5 (-115) +164 o9.5 (+100) Dodgers -1.5 (-104) -196 u9.5 (-122) Odds via Explore More Padres vs. Dodgers prediction Im not typically a fan of betting the run line, but the Dodgers are the centerpiece of one of my favorite run-line stats. Going into the series opener against the Padres, seven of the Dodgers 10 wins have come by two or more runs. Going back further, 192 of the Dodgers 224 wins (86%) over the past two seasons have been by multiple runs. The Dodgers offense, which scored five or more runs in 11 Gerald Mincey Jersey of its first 15 games, doesnt need much analysis. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman all have top-five odds to win NL MVP for a reason. And with them, Los Angeles can rack up runs on anyone. But while betting their run line on Saturday can be justified because of their hitting, their pitching is part of the equation as well. Gavin Stone, a 25-year-old right-hander, is set to start and is looking to bounce back from a troubling start against the Cubs last weekend. In that outing, Chicago tagged Stone for five runs on six hits over three innings. He did strike out five, but he also i sued a trio of walks. Stones 9.00 ERA through two starts (eight innings) is obviously disappointing, but there are some things to like when looking a bit deeper. Through two starts, Gavin Stones ERA sits at 9.00, but there are encouraging signs. Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag An xERA of 3.69 suggests the pitching hasnt been as bad as the results. Stone also ranks in the 77th percentile in hard-hit percentage, the 85th percentile in chase rate and the 88th percentile in whiff rate. Those are certainly some encouraging signs that indicate Stones luck should start to improve. Obviously, hes not expected to turn into an ace overnight, but with the Dodgers offense behind him, he doesnt need to throw seven scorele s innings every five days. He simply needs to keep his team in the game. Meanwhile, the Padres will send Matt Waldron to the mound. The knuckleballer (yes, there are some left) has a 3.95 xERA and a 3.86 ERA on the season, so hes pretty much performed to his expected metrics. He gave up one (unearned) run over 5 1/3 innings in his previous outing, and although theres nothing in his profile that nece sarily makes me want to fade him, the Dodgers lineup is ridiculous. Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting Read about the Learn all about Padres vs. Dodgers pick Stone should start to turn things around, Los Angeles has the most talented roster in the league and history shows the Dodgers typically win by multiple runs. Pick: Dodgers run line -1.5 (+105, ) Marcus Maye Jersey