The San Diego Padres are coming off a promising 10-2 victory in Game 2 of their series against league leaders Los Angeles Dodgers, and now it seems that these two teams are expected to come up with some big strides as the series takes on a different turn with both clubs heading towards a blazing action now more than ever.

If you are not impressed, the Padres are now expected to be the favorites to win in the game, and it cannot be denied that this is all thanks to the massive victory that they pulled off in Game 2. Sure, the Dodgers scored a 7-5 win in Game 1, but the Padres turned the tide and responded with a whopping 10-2 win in Game 2, effectively switching the odds in their favor at the very least.

With the series now shifting to Petco Park, it is expected that the Padres will definitely be able to steal the lead and take down the Dodgers. The MLB Playoffs is indeed full of ups and downs, and this is the time to be making the most of your wagers now more than ever for a promising chance to score a handsome set of wins!

Padres to Win Game 3

Offense has been the theme of the series as both teams traded blows in the first two games, but it seems that the Padres have unlocked a different groove on the defensive side considering the fact that they managed to hold the Dodgers to just two runs scored in the second game. The Padres are favored to win at the money line with -148, while they are expected to pull off a much-needed victory at the same time.

What adds to this impressive prediction is the fact that the Padres are playing at home now, where they have been more confident for most of the season and have shown an incredible level of play in the game as well, which says a lot about their chances of winning this time.

On top of that, Fernando Tatis Jr.’s high level of play has been quite impressive as well – smashing a total of three homers in four playoff games as of the time of writing, and he has gone 9-for-14 with seven runs scored and five runs batted in. That makes him a tough nightmare for any team to play against.

Impact Player to Watch: Michael King

Michael King has stepped in on the pitching side for the Padres in the postseason and has come up with impressive wonders in his level of play. In five appearances against the Dodgers, the pitcher has scored a 2-0 record against the Los Angeles squad in his career, making him quite the impressive player to look out for over the years.

At this point, it cannot be denied that King is a hot star to watch out for, especially as he takes the mound in Game 3 against the Dodgers. With Joe Musgrove out of the picture, Michael King has been the shining salvation of the team’s impressive performances in the season.

King has dazzled night in and night out, and even in their series against the Atlanta Braves, King has not taken a step back to show how he’s capable of providing the much-needed pitching power that the team needs to stay on top of contending against the Dodgers at this point in the NLDS.