For us bettors, nothing changes when betting on interleague games – each bet is similar to any other baseball bet we make during the regular season. But, there are some important factors to point out that will give you an edge before making wagers. And they are centered around totals.

Below, I have listed two tips when it comes to betting on totals in interleague play.

Betting On Over The Posted Total
If a interleague matchup features a National League team playing on the road in an American League park, betting on over the posted total is smart play because the DH Rule comes into effect and gives that extra added offense that they do not normally have during the other games in the regular season.

Betting On Under The Posted Total
In the above example we talked about the DH rule for National League teams playing on the road in interleague play. In a complete opposite scenario, the American League teams playing in National League parks will lose their DH, as the pitcher is forced to bat. In these cases, especially with bad teams, it is a smart play to bet under the posted total.

I will continue to provide articles with more insight about interleague play throughout the weekend.

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Betting Line:
The Oddsmakers have listed the Padres as a -125 money line favorite (taking back +1115 on the Dodgers), while posting the over/under total at just 6 runs. As an alternative to the straight money lines odds, the Padres are giving up -1.5 runs to the Dodgers at a price of +185.

The Men On The Mound:
The pitching matchup for this contest has right hander Aaron Haran (2-2, 4-6 ERA) taking the hill for the the Dodgers, while the Padres send a right hander of their own in Edinson Volquez (2-2, 2.79 ERA) to the mound.

Betting Trends For This Game:
The Dodgers have lost two straight games, while the Padres have won two straight.

The Dodgers and Padres have stayed under the posted total in in 17 of their last 25 meetings when playing in San Diego.

The Dodgers are 5 -2 in their last seven games and own a 16-4 record going back 20 games against the Padres.

The Padres score the second lowest runs in the league, averaging just 3.3 runs per contest.

If you are making a play on this game, I encourage you to bet smart…

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PJ Laferla is a practicing freelance writer, professional handicapper, and the founder of SportsInput.com. If you are interested in hiring PJ Laferla for freelance writing or for winning picks against the spread, please submit all inquires to PJ@sportsinput.com.