Dodgers vs. Padres: Who Will Strike First in the NLDS?

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to take on the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of their National League Division Series today, October 5, at 5:38 p.m. PT/8:38 p.m. ET, with live coverage available on FS1 and streaming options.

Fans can catch the game live for free through Fubo (free trial) or DirecTV Stream (free trial).

Dylan Cease will be the starting pitcher for the Padres as they look to capitalize on their recent playoff momentum. The Dodgers will counter with ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto at home for this initial meeting in their best-of-five series.

Game details are as follows:

– Game 1: San Diego at Los Angeles, 5:38 p.m. PT on October 5 (FS1)
– Game 2: San Diego at Los Angeles, 5:03 p.m. PT on October 6 (FS1)
– Game 3: Los Angeles at San Diego, 6:08 p.m. PT on October 8 (FS1)
– *Game 4: Los Angeles at San Diego, 6:08 p.m. PT on October 9 (FS1)
– *Game 5: San Diego at Los Angeles, 5:08 p.m. PT on October 11 (FOX)

(*if necessary)

For viewers, the game will air on FOX Sports 1.

To stream the playoff game online, options include Fubo and DirecTV Stream, or Sling TV for those interested in alternative pricing plans. Cable subscribers can also watch it live via FOX Sports Live with their login credentials.

Current betting odds indicate a moneyline of LAD: -135 and SDP: +115, with a point spread of LAD: -1.5 and SDP: +1.5, and an over/under set at 7.5.

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