LA Dodgers (39-27) at San Diego (37-27)
- When: Jun 9 2025, 9:40 PM
- Where: PETCO Park, San Diego
- Where to watch: SportsNet LA
Dodgers vs Padres – Game Preview, Prediction and Player Props
Moneyline: LA Dodgers -119 | Total: 8.0
San Diego Padres Outlook
The Padres return home after a gritty 4-3 road trip where nearly every game felt like October. Thirteen of their last 14 contests have been decided by just one or two runs, and San Diego has thrived in the chaos, winning four of their last five series to stay within striking distance of the division-leading Dodgers.
They’re finding success through dominant starting pitching. Their rotation didn’t allow a single earned run in 15 2/3 innings over the series in Milwaukee, a major reason they stole two out of three despite scoring just six runs total.
Right-hander Nick Pivetta gets the call Monday and has been nearly untouchable at home, going 5-0 with a 1.69 ERA in six starts at Petco Park. His career numbers vs. L.A. are also respectable, with a 2.96 ERA and 37 Ks in just over 27 innings. The Padres are hoping he can continue that trend in their first head-to-head meeting of the season.
Los Angeles Dodgers Outlook
The Dodgers snapped a potential sweep with a 7-3 win in St. Louis on Sunday, thanks to a solid outing from Clayton Kershaw and a three-RBI day from Tommy Edman. Still, the reigning champs haven’t hit their peak form just yet, and manager Dave Roberts is hoping a charged divisional matchup brings out their best.
Los Angeles will send Dustin May to the hill. He’s been solid but unspectacular with a 4.09 ERA this season. May is familiar with this Padres lineup, having made 12 career appearances against them and pitching to a 3.36 ERA over 59 innings.
This game will be the first meeting between the two teams since the Dodgers eliminated San Diego in last year’s NLDS, closing the door with 24 straight scoreless innings.
Top Player Prop Picks
Nick Pivetta Over 5.5 Strikeouts – Pivetta is striking out batters at a solid rate, especially at home, and the Dodgers have been vulnerable to whiffs lately.
Freddie Freeman Over 1.5 Total Bases – Freeman has a strong track record against righties and is always a threat to tag an extra-base hit, especially on the road where his splits stay hot.
Prediction & Betting Outlook
This feels like a coin flip between two strong starters and offenses that have been hot and cold. Given San Diego’s recent trend of tight, low-scoring games and Pivetta’s dominance at home, the Padres have value as slight underdogs.
Final Score Prediction: Padres 4, Dodgers 3
Lean: San Diego ML (+101)
Total: Under 8.0 (-105)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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