Los Angeles at San Diego

Los Angeles plays its sixth consecutive road contest. They're on a 9-8 run away from home, losing all eight as a favorite. That includes the opener of this series as a -145 chalk. The Dodgers are 2-4 in the last six starts made by Shohei Ohtani, losing as chalk of -220, -295, -210, and -160. San Diego is on a 10-7 run, ranked seventh in the majors in steals. Randy Vasquez (2.68 ERA) is holding batters to a .234 average, with 45 Ks in 50+ innings. The Padres have won eight of his nine starts, plus have won six of their last nine in the role of underdog. Play San Diego.