The division rival Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at PETCO Park.
The Dodgers will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Chad Billingsley in this game. Billingsley has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Billingsley's opponent in this one will be Walter Silva. The Padres righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Chase Headley plated two runs to lead the Padres past the Dodgers 4-2 on Tuesday night.
San Diego cashed as -130 home favorites as the teams played under the 7.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Chris Young gave up two runs over six innings to get the win for the Padres, while Kevin Kouzmanoff went 2-for-4 for San Diego.
Russell Martin and Casey Blake each drove in runs for Los Angeles, as Randy Wolf surrendered four runs over 5 1-3 innings to take the loss for the Dodgers.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 1-1 SU
San Diego: 1-1 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing San Diego are 8-2
After playing San Diego are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
LA Dodgers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing San Diego
LA Dodgers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
San Diego is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
San Diego home to LA Dodgers, Thursday, April 9