Padres vs. Dodgers in Game 2 of a pivotal NL West showdown carries clear fantasy implications. San Diego sends Dylan Cease to the hill opposite Blake Snell and the Dodgers, with the run line at Padres +1.5 and the total set at 8. The Padres are underdogs at +106, a nod to Snell’s recent form despite a strong 2.37 ERA. Offensewise, San Diego has been the better post-break unit (.756 OPS, .272) versus Los Angeles (.751 OPS, .245), setting up a potential upset in a high-leverage spot at Dodger Stadium.

One sharp angle: Snell over 2.5 walks is priced at +125, leveraging his command struggles and a Padres lineup that features a 9.1% walk rate against lefties. The betting case leans toward San Diego, especially given Cease’s volatility and Snell’s regression signals (FIP ~3.90, WHIP ~1.526). This duel shapes up as a tight, run-scarce contest where late-inning outs and bullpen leverage could swing fantasy outcomes and prop bets alike.

The piece also nudges readers toward the Padres as the contrarian upset pick, aligning with recent offense trends and Snell’s vulnerabilities. For fantasy bettors, this is a night to weigh Padres exposure and Snell’s walk propensity while monitoring bullpen usage at Dodger Stadium, with a sprinkle on the over 8 if late scoring appears probable.