San Diego @ Los Angeles picks

Among the Padres hitters who have raked against Kershaw is Machado. He’s 13-for-42 lifetime with four home runs. The slugger has 20 bombs on the year, and Kershaw has allowed five of his six long balls to right-handed hitters. 

Shohei Ohtani mashes against right-handed pitching (186 wRC+) and typically performs well at home (178 wRC+). He’s averaging 2.4 total bases across his last 10 games and will be well-rested after Thursday’s day off. 

San Diego’s lineup has a .277 average versus Kershaw across 148 at-bats. He hasn’t faced them yet this season, but in 2024, Kershaw gave up seven runs (three earned) in only 3 2/3 innings. As for 2023, Kershaw was tagged for four earned runs across 4 2/3 innings.

Xander Bogaerts's batting average talent is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Xander Bogaerts is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game.. Dodger Stadium projects as the #1 stadium in the game for right-handed home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. In the majors, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. Batting from the opposite that Clayton Kershaw throws from, Xander Bogaerts will have an advantage today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Fernando Tatis Jr. ranks as the 8th-best batter in baseball.. Fernando Tatis Jr. is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.. Dodger Stadium projects as the #1 stadium in the game for right-handed home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. In the majors, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. Hitting from the opposite that Clayton Kershaw throws from, Fernando Tatis Jr. will have an edge today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 96th percentile when estimating his batting average talent.. Manny Machado is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. Dodger Stadium projects as the #1 stadium in the game for right-handed home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. In the majors, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. Manny Machado will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Clayton Kershaw in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ramon Laureano in the 83rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill.. Dodger Stadium projects as the #1 stadium in the game for right-handed home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Among all stadiums, Dodger Stadium's CF fences are the 9th-shallowest.. In the majors, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. Batting from the opposite that Clayton Kershaw throws from, Ramon Laureano will have an advantage today.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Jake Cronenworth ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Dodger Stadium as the best stadium in the game for lefty home runs.. Among all stadiums, Dodger Stadium's CF fences are the 9th-shallowest.. In the majors, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense profiles as the worst out of every team on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill in the 96th percentile when assessing his batting average talent.. Jackson Merrill is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Dodger Stadium as the best stadium in the game for lefty home runs.. In the majors, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. Jackson Merrill hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.7% — 95th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences today.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Mookie Betts ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Mookie Betts is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game.. Dodger Stadium projects as the #1 stadium in the game for right-handed home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. In the majors, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. Mookie Betts hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.2% — 90th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 9th-shallowest CF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 96th percentile when estimating his batting average talent.. Manny Machado is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. Dodger Stadium projects as the #1 stadium in the game for right-handed home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. In the majors, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. Manny Machado will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Clayton Kershaw in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 96th percentile when estimating his batting average talent.. Manny Machado is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. Dodger Stadium projects as the #1 stadium in the game for right-handed home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. In the majors, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. Manny Machado will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Clayton Kershaw in today's game.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Fernando Tatis Jr. ranks as the 8th-best batter in baseball.. Fernando Tatis Jr. is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.. Dodger Stadium projects as the #1 stadium in the game for right-handed home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. In the majors, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height.. Hitting from the opposite that Clayton Kershaw throws from, Fernando Tatis Jr. will have an edge today.