Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres

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Expect a lively offensive night between two teams that don’t exactly specialize in keeping runs off the board. The Dodgers have put up 248 runs while allowing 154, suggesting their games often feature plenty of scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, the Padres have not been shy about finding the scoreboard themselves, tallying 195 runs and allowing 188, which indicates they aren’t exactly shutting down opponents either.

Both teams also show a willingness to swing for the fences, as evidenced by their combined 756 hits this season. That kind of contact volume usually translates into sustained offensive pressure, which should push the total well past 8.5 runs. It’s the kind of game where pitchers might wish they were back on the mound in spring training.

The risk here is that if either bullpen suddenly remembers how to pitch, the total could stall. But at this price, it’s hard to bet on either team suddenly turning into a defensive clinic. So sit back and enjoy the probable run parade—after all, it’s not like anyone’s counting strikeouts tonight.