The Los Angeles Dodgers made an unexpected Will Smith decision before a crucial game against the San Diego Padres.

The San Diego Padres have quietly surged in the standings, winning 23 of their last 35 games. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers have lost 21 of 33 and now trail San Diego by a full game. Friday at Dodger Stadium,

Padres: Dylan Cease (5-10, 4.52 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 169 strikeouts); Dodgers: Blake Snell (2-1, 2.37 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 22 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -131, Padres +110; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers face the San Diego Padres,

Preview the Aug. 17 matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.