A pitching matchup of Clayton Kershaw versus unpredictable Dinelson Lamet could produce a 1-0 game. It also result in Kershaw only pitching five innings and Lamet getting absoultely shelled.

Kershaw will be pitching in the majors for the first time in 5 1/2 weeks. The Dodgers are going to limit him to around 75 pitches. Kershaw is Kershaw, but you're not getting him for his normal amount of innings. Plus there very well could be a rust factor. As great as he is, Kershaw has allowed a career-worst 18 homers this year.

Historically the Over has been a great play when Kershaw pitches at Petco Park because of a low total like this. The over has cashed seven of the last eight times Kershaw has faced the Padres on the road.

Lamet has intriguing stuff. But he's a highly inconsistent rookie. He also hasn't been that good at Petco with a 3.98 ERA in seven home outings. The Dodgers have a lot of professional hitters who can take advantage of Lamet's youth by not helping him out with bad swings.