The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to clash with the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the National League Division Series today, October 5, starting at 5:38 p.m. Pacific Time (8:38 p.m. Eastern Time) at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The game will be broadcast live on FS1 and will also be available for streaming.
Fans can access the game live for free through platforms like Fubo and DirecTV Stream, both offering free trials.
Dylan Cease will take the mound for the Padres, leading his team into this critical playoff matchup. On the other side, the Dodgers will feature their ace, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, in this home game as the series gets underway.
The schedule for the best-of-five series is as follows:
Game 1: San Diego at Los Angeles, October 5 at 5:38 p.m. PT (FS1)
Game 2: San Diego at Los Angeles, October 6 at 5:03 p.m. PT (FS1)
Game 3: Los Angeles at San Diego, October 8 at 6:08 p.m. PT (FS1)
*Game 4: Los Angeles at San Diego, October 9 at 6:08 p.m. PT (FS1)
*Game 5: San Diego at Los Angeles, October 11 at 5:08 p.m. PT (FOX)
(*If necessary)
For viewers looking to catch the game online, it can be streamed through Fubo or DirecTV Stream. Cord-cutters might also consider Sling TV, which offers a low-cost streaming option for accessing MLB playoff games. To find out where FS1 is available in your area, viewers can use channel finders for various service providers.
Current betting odds for the game are as follows:
Moneyline: Dodgers -135 | Padres +115
Point spread: Dodgers -1.5 | Padres +1.5
Over/Under: 7.5