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LA Dodgers (73-57) at San Diego (74-56)
- When: Aug 24 2025, 4:10 PM
- Where: PETCO Park, San Diego
- Where to watch: SDPA
Dodgers vs Padres: The Showdown in the West
Moneyline: San Diego (-109)
Runline: San Diego -1.5 (+175)
Total: 8.0
Sunday’s NL West clash is giving us the vibes of a playoff appetizer. The Padres and Dodgers have been slugging it out all season, but this one comes with more spice, like that mystery salsa that’s either delicious or a fire hazard.
Padres: Protecting the Home Turf
San Diego has been a fortress this year, going 43-21 at Petco Park. The Padres’ pitchers collectively own the best ERA in the National League at 3.52, and they’re basically telling hitters: “Sorry, no refunds on strikeouts.”
Nick Pivetta has been a sneaky ace with his 13-4 record and 2.81 ERA. The guy’s WHIP is lower than my credit score after a Vegas weekend (0.94), which tells you he doesn’t let many on base. Fernando Tatis Jr. continues to sprinkle doubles, homers, and defensive magic, while Ramón Laureano is hotter than a microwaved burrito with 14 hits in his last 10 games.
Padres Player Prop Pick: Fernando Tatis Jr. to record 2+ total bases — because he usually finds a way to do damage at home.
Dodgers: Big Bats, Road Woes
The Dodgers, meanwhile, are still hanging close in the NL West race, but they’ve been meh on the road (32-33). Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the ball, rocking a 2.76 ERA and the type of strikeout stuff that keeps Dodger fans saying, “At least we didn’t trade him for prospects.”
Shohei Ohtani is still leading highlight reels with 44 homers, eight triples, and more swagger than your uncle at a wedding after two tequilas. Freddie Freeman? He’s been steady, but even he’s had his cold spells lately.
Dodgers Player Prop Pick: Shohei Ohtani to record a home run — because if anyone’s going to ruin Petco Park’s Sunday vibe, it’s him.
Final Prediction:
This has all the makings of a chess match between elite pitchers and sluggers waiting for a mistake. But the Padres’ home-field dominance gives them the edge.
Final Score Prediction: Padres 5, Dodgers 3
Bets Bet: San Diego (-109)
Total: Under 8.5 Alt Lines (-135)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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