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San Diego (43-45) at LA Dodgers (59-31)
- When: Jul 5 2026, 7:20 PM
- Where: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
- TV: NBC/Peacock
San Diego vs LA Dodgers MLB Preview & Pick
Moneyline: LA Dodgers -220
Runline: LA Dodgers -1.5 (-105)
Total: 9.5
The Dodgers enter Sunday as hefty -220 favorites with a -1.5 run line (-105), while the total sits at 9.5. If you’re looking for suspense, the Padres have misplaced theirs somewhere during this eight-game losing streak.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Finding the Brooms
Los Angeles is chasing the four-game sweep, and Shohei Ohtani is expected back after taking a scheduled breather to rest a sore right biceps. Apparently, even a slightly sore Ohtani is still terrifying. Meanwhile, Eliezer Alfonzo Jr. is set for his long-awaited MLB debut behind the plate while Will Smith remains sidelined.
Freddie Freeman keeps doing Freddie Freeman things, Andy Pages continues to produce, and the Dodgers somehow look like they forgot losing is an option.
San Diego Padres: Trying to Stop the Bleeding
San Diego arrives looking less like contenders and more like someone who accidentally clicked “Sim Season.” Eight straight losses, a blown six-run lead, and only one All-Star representative have made this stretch one giant headache.
Fernando Tatis Jr. is still battling at the plate, while Mason Miller remains one of baseball’s elite relievers despite a rocky outing Saturday. The Padres desperately need someone to locate the emergency brake.
Pitching Circus
Emmet Sheehan (4-5, 5.08 ERA) gets the ball after limiting San Diego to one run over five innings last week. JP Sears (1-1, 6.97 ERA) counters for the Padres and faces the unenviable task of slowing baseball’s hottest lineup. That’s a bit like trying to stop a freight train with a pool noodle.
Betting Prediction
The Dodgers have all the momentum, the deeper lineup, and the better pitching matchup. San Diego feels overdue for a better effort, but this still looks like another long afternoon.
Final Score: Dodgers 7, Padres 3
Lean: LA Dodgers -1.5 (-105)
Total: Over 9.5 (-115)
- MLB Baseball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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