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San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction MLB Picks 4/13/24

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April 13, 2024

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San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers

Saturday April 13

San Diego Padres / Los Angeles Dodgers
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The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers meet Saturday in MLB action at Dodger Stadium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Padres vs Dodgers prediction.

Padres Betting Preview

The Padres look to get above a .500 record after wins over the Giants and Cubs. The Padres have scored 19 runs in their last 3 games and 3 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 10 games. The Padres are 1-7 this season when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Jake Cronenworth leads the Padres with 18 hits and 14 RBI, while Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jurickson Profar have combined for 34 hits and 21 RBI. Matt Waldron gets the ball for the Padres, and he is 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA and 12 strikeouts this season. This will be Waldron’s first career game against the Dodgers.

Dodgers Betting Preview

The Dodgers are 10-6 this season after recent losses to the Cubs and Twins. The Dodgers have scored 15 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 7 of their last 9 games. The Dodgers are 10-4 this season when scoring 4 or more runs. Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 24 hits and 9 RBI, while Mookie Betts and Will Smith have combined for 42 hits and 26 RBI. Gavin Stone gets the ball for the Dodgers, and he is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA and 11 strikeouts this season. This will be Stone’s second career game against the Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts

Shohei Ohtani has hit a home run in three of the Dodgers’ last four night games.
Will Smith has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six appearances against the Padres after playing the previous day.
Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one Single in six of the Dodgers’ last seven night games.
Shohei Ohtani has recorded at least one Double in four of the Dodgers’ last five games.
Mookie Betts has recorded at least one hit in each of the Dodgers’ last 10 night games.
Mookie Betts has recorded at least one total base in each of the Dodgers’ last 10 night games.
Max Muncy has scored a run in each of his last eight appearances against the Padres.

San Diego Padres Player Prop Facts

Manny Machado has hit at least one home run in three of his last four appearances in night games against NL West teams that held a winning record.
Fernando Tatis Jr. has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Padres’ last four night games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
Fernando Tatis Jr. has recorded at least one Single in eight of the Padres’ last nine games as underdogs.
Manny Machado has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
Manny Machado has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 12 appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
Fernando Tatis Jr. has scored at least one run in each of the Padres’ last seven games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.

Matchup/League Facts

The Los Angeles Dodgers rank T1st in the league for runs scored this season (88).
The Los Angeles Dodgers rank 1st in the league for hits this season (149).
The San Diego Padres rank T1st in the league for runs scored this season (88).
The San Diego Padres rank 2nd in the league for home runs this season (22).

Padres vs Dodgers prediction

The Dodgers are going to be favored more times than not, and you’re going to pay inflated prices, especially with them at home. The problem is the Padres are a good enough team to consider in the underdog role and Gavin Stone hasn’t been great this season through 8 innings where he’s walked 4 and allowed 7 earned runs. Current Padres are hitting .333 with 2 homers against Stone. I’ll grab the more favorable price with the Padres on the road.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.

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Two San Diego Police Officers Struck by Alleged DUI Driver

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December 14, 2025

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Two San Diego Police Officers Struck by Alleged DUI Driver

PACIFIC BEACH (CNS) – Two San Diego police officers who were on foot in a Pacific Beach intersection were struck tonight by a car operated by a wrong-way driver who was believed intoxicated.

The crash occurred at 8:25 p.m. Saturday in the intersection of Thomas Avenue and Mission Boulevard, San Diego Police Department Officer Anthony Carrosco told City News Service.

The suspect’s Honda Civic was eastbound in westbound lanes when it struck the on-duty officers, Carrosco said. It was unclear what the officers were doing in the roadway.

One officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken by ambulance to a trauma center, he said. The other officer was not injured.

The man driving the Honda was arrested for suspicion of felony DUI, Carrosco said. The man’s name and age were not immediately released.

The intersection was closed for the investigation, he said.

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Nick Canepa: Latest College Football Playoff flap has me defending Notre Dame

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December 14, 2025

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Nick Canepa: Latest College Football Playoff flap has me defending Notre Dame

Sez Me …

We should have known better. I’m an idiot for not guessing that making sense out of the College Football Playoffs would be about as pleasurable as getting a colonoscopy with a rusted rake left out in the snow.

As far back as I can remember — and those of us over 50 know this Unsocial Media’s Generation’s memory goes back a week — I’ve been shouting from the rooftops that we must have a college football playoff.

(Although I will admit to not spending much time on rooftops lately, now that TV antennas have gone the way of the carburetor.)

A four-team tournament was a good start, but obviously not large enough. When it went to 12, it appeared to be the ideal number. Those who bitched over not making the final four now were going to get a chance to prove themselves on the field of play.

The big deal today is Notre Dame being left out of the top 12, with James Madison and Tulane getting in because the system allows conference champions. Notre Dame is independent, thus no conference — in football only.

This is a real shame.

As you know, I’m no fan of the Irish. Up to this minute, they’ve been privileged beyond belief. Both ND and Miami finished with 10-2 records, but the Irish lost to the Hurricanes in the opener, and by the time the selection committee made its final list, it took head-to-head into account. Which is the way it should be, when both teams finish with the same records.

Pouting Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua, whose school has chosen not to appear in a menial (for them) bowl game, says few schools ever have had a more successful run than ND.

The programs the Irish beat in that 10-game span had an overall record of 55-65. Historic.

Despite all that, ND was one of the few teams that seemed capable of winning the national title. It certainly belonged in over Alabama, but the SEC has special powers.

The Irish will be in it soon enough. I suspect the tournament will balloon to 16 teams. The problem now is that with NIL and rampant portal transferring, we have parity as we’ve never had it before. And that’s not a good thing. It will be much harder for the James Madisons of the world to make it.

But this isn’t basketball. It doesn’t deserve to be in.

The Dukes lost 28-14 to Louisville, their only power conference opponent (and not a good one). And they’re a three-touchdown underdog to Oregon in the tournament. Notre Dame and Oregon would be close.

But that’s just too damn bad. …

Indiana’s Curt Cignetti is the most dour head football coach at any level I’ve seen. You can sit this guy down in front of “Blazing Saddles” and he’s watching “Camille.” …

Curt isn’t winning the national title, but he’s done a helluva job at Bob Knight’s school. Come to think of it, he’s Bob without the chair. …

The Eagles’ Nick Sirianni, who is leaning at the tape as the worst head coach to win a Super Bowl, worked all week with the Philly offense. Jalen Hurts had a 31.2 passer rating vs. the NFL Team That Used To Be Here on Monday night. Smokey Gaines, where are you? That’s 31.2 more than a dead man. …

Daiyan Henley tackling Tony Jefferson after his overtime pick vs. the Eagles was wise. But because it was OT, even if Jefferson had fumbled it away and Philly recovered, the game would have been over. No extra possessions allowed in OT. …

Philip Rivers, 44, who last played football in 2020, should stay as far away from the NFL as humanly possible, perhaps have another child. Alas, he can’t help himself. …

Philip has been signed by the Colts, moving his Hall of Fame eligibility up five more years — which could mean a few more kids. …

But he’s going to play. Probably Sunday. You know that. …

In fact, I’m certain Philip eventually will become the first great-grandfather to play in The League. …

Philip has to be in better shape than Justin Herbert, no? …

Jim Harbaugh is right. Herbert is a superhero. …

Patrick Mahomes is a great quarterback. But he is a lousy quarterback under pressure. Always has been. Except there’s more pressure now. Still, if the Judases give him time to throw Sunday, adios J’s. …

With that offensive line protecting Herbert the way Sarajevo cops guarded Archduke Franz Ferdinand, it remains a wonder the Judases can win a game. But it’s December, when defense matters. …

Told you. Joe Burrow is Andrew Luck waiting to happen. …

The only games the NFL should play on Christmas Day are the ones the athletes and coaches bought for the kids to open. …

Todd Bowles, we know you can cuss. Try coaching better before driving the bus over your players. …

Bill Johnston, for 39 years publicist for the NFL Team That Used To Be Here, and serving for the last nine with the Padres, is retiring. He learned from the best, Rick Smith, a bulldog, and Bill had that attitude as he battled relentlessly beside wife Ramona through her two-decade battle with Huntington’s Disease. One of the finest men I’ve known. …

Sherrone Moore has been fired as Michigan’s football coach because of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Sherrone then lost it and got thrown in stir for stalking and home invasion. Lane Kiffin still has time to change his mind and go to Ann Arbor. …

The Michigan job is near the top. Great history. Unlimited resources. …

USC’s Makai Lemon was the best receiver I saw all year. So he won the Biletnikoff Award. Amazing. Others agreed with me. …

The Padres have signed reliever Daison Acosta. Now there’s one with some teeth. …

The Padres and Diamondbacks will meet in Mexico City April 25 and 26? Why? Plenty of Mexican food here, and Richardson’s in Phoenix is the best Mexican in America. OK, international games are stupid. …

Now in his second year in the Fox booth, Tom Brady is getting better as he tries to earn all of that 10-year, $375 million salary. It’s what happens when Bill Belichick tells him what to say. …

Happens every week. During Steelers-Ravens, the officials screwed the Ravens into Fort McHenry. …

Officials finally got something right. They called 19 accepted penalties on the pathetic Falcons Thursday night vs. the Bucs. Atlanta still won. …

Hey, Bicycle Mayor and His Ham & Eggers: Have you taken a ride south on Kettner toward the I-5 South onramp, featuring the Rick Schloss bump? Hope you have four-wheel drive. What a disgrace. Welcome to San Diego, rental car users. …

Jeff Kent was a good baseball player. I never considered him a Hall of Famer. Still don’t. …

Army-Navy. Fastest game. As though Randy Jones were pitching. …

I was at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, which, I believe, makes me eligible for the FIFA Peace Prize. …

How can whistles be that clean?

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San Diego State Edge Plans to Enter Transfer Portal After Rob Aurich Takes Nebraska Job

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December 13, 2025

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San Diego State Edge Plans to Enter Transfer Portal After Rob Aurich Takes Nebraska Job

Nebraska’s defensive line overhaul under new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich is already appearing to create potential landing spots for veteran defenders across the country.

Less than a week after news broke that Aurich would be Nebraska’s next defensive coordinator, San Diego State junior and former three-star edge August Salvati announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal when it opens in January.

While it instantly creates a potential connection between the soon-to-be senior and his former coach, Salvati becomes a name to watch for a Nebraska program that is believed to be taking an aggressive approach to shoring up both lines of scrimmage over the offseason.

For the veteran defender, the move comes after his most productive collegiate season to date. With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about the Clearwater, FL native

In 2025, Salvati totaled six tackles, 3.5 sacks, and one interception during the regular season while helping Aurich boast the nation’s No. 7 total defense for the year. His snap count was modest, but the production still stands, as Salvati’s sack total would instantly become a team-high on Nebraska’s squad during the same timeframe.

To put in the context the stark contrast between the Husker’s and Aztec’s ability to affect the passer, Salvati’s 3.5 sacks raked fifth highest on his team this fall. Three other San Diego State defenders totaled more than 6.5 sacks alone.

With that in mind, Salvati’s role under Aurich in the Golden State was situational, and he appears to be looking to parlay his success this year into a more impactful one in 2026. For a Nebraska program that needs all the help they can get, the veteran defender likely becomes attractive to Matt Rhule’s staff.

Salvati’s career mirrors that of many players in the modern era of college football. Out of high school, the 6-foot-3, 245-pound defender took his talents to Kilgore College in Texas. There, his first season of collegiate ball became a resounding success. Salvati totaled 29 tackles, 7.0 sacks, and a fumble recovery on his way to earning SWJCFC honors.

He then transferred to Florida Atlantic in 2024. In his lone season in Boca Raton, Salvati appeared in one game without recording any stats. After the season, that is where his timeline connects him to Aurich. Entering the transfer portal around this time last year, the, at the time, junior moved across the country to join Aurich’s Aztec squad, and the rest is history.

Rob Aurich has coached at Bemidji State, Idaho, South Dakota, and SDSU. | San Diego State Athletics

Under Aurich, San Diego State took a tremendous jump. In a season that saw the Aztecs go 9-3, Aurich oversaw a defense that allowed just 266.7 yards per game while holding opponents to 12.6 points on average.

His group slashed its yardage allowed by more than 154 yards per game en route to shutting out three different opponents on the year. The Aztecs also excelled in the area that Nebraska’s defense struggled in this fall. The Huskers totaled 19 sacks in 12 regular-season games, compared to the Aztecs’ 32. San Diego State also recorded the best red zone defense in all of college football, whereas Nebraska was slotted second-to-last.

On paper, the hire appears to be one in which Rhule struck gold. Every stop that Aurich has been, his teams have improved, and players have developed into all-conference level athletes. That’s yet another area the Huskers have struggled at in recent years. But from Aurich’s addition and impending announcements regarding Nebraska’s defensive line coaching position, the Huskers seem to be attempting to turn the page in that regard.

Whether Salvati does indeed end up in Lincoln next fall, or is just another name potentially linked to the Huskers’ program, Nebraska’s defense seems to be in good hands moving forward. Aurich has repeatedly proved himself to be resourceful and now has the resources needed to make an even bigger jump. Believe it or not, the Huskers are significantly more aligned in the NIL and revenue-sharing era of college football than any of their new defensive coordinator’s previous stops.

While that doesn’t mean the Huskers now have an unlimited budget, it does mean Aurich will not be limited while making additions over the coming months. He’s shown he can turn role players into NFL Draft picks, and now he’ll be asked to do the same at Nebraska.

For now, Aurich gets himself adjusted to Lincoln, but before you know it, he’ll be adding his first wave of reinforcements to his squad. The transfer portal opening date is just under three weeks away; expect more news to be had as soon as it hits.

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