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San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks & Predictions

Model updated Sep 22, 6:14AM UTC

Our model graded 20 markets for San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers and backs San Diego Padres -2 hardest, a long shot, and $100 on it returns about $1,200.

MLB
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Outdoor
Wed 23 Sep 2026, 2:10AM
20
Game markets graded
0
Props graded
68.4%
Historical Hit Rate
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first
San Diego Padres -2 Spread +1100

The model graded 20 markets for San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) and this is the one it backs hardest — a long shot. A $100 bet returns about $1,200 if it lands. Picks on this matchup have hit 68.4% across 38 settled results. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Wed 23 Sep 2026, 2:10AM at Dodger Stadium.

Our confidenceLong-shot
Chance to win22.5%
The price says8.3%
Best price+1100
The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Spread San Diego Padres -2 Long-shot22% chance +1100
Spread Members only Long-shot26% chance Members
Total Runs Members only High94% chance Members
Moneyline Members only Lean49% chance Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
San Diego Padres are the model's favourite to beat Los Angeles Dodgers, with a 51% chance to win. Predicted score: Los Angeles Dodgers 5 – San Diego Padres 3.8. Kick-off Wed 23 Sep, 2:10AM at Dodger Stadium. Best bet: San Diego Padres -2 at +1100.
How they've been scoring this season
San Diego PadresLos Angeles Dodgers
Won-lost87-6996-61
Runs scored per game4.45.0
Runs allowed per game4.23.8
On the road / at home38-40 away50-29 at home
Last 5 gamesWWWWWLWWWW
Their games average 8.7 total runs this season.
From the 156 San Diego Padres and 157 Los Angeles Dodgers games on our books this season.
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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

San Diego Padres

  • Gavin Sheets 1BOut
  • Jeremiah Estrada RPOut
  • Ramon Laureano LFOut
  • Jason Adam RPOut
  • Miguel Andujar DHOut
  • Joe Musgrove SPOut
  • Luis Rengifo LFOut
  • Lucas Giolito SPOut
  • Bryan Hoeing RPOut

Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Roki Sasaki SPOut
  • Kyle Tucker RFDay-to-day
  • Shohei Ohtani DHOut
  • Dalton Rushing COut
  • Blake Snell SPDay-to-day
  • Edgardo Henriquez RPOut
  • Eric Lauer SPOut
  • Gavin Stone SPOut
  • Jake Cousins RPOut
  • Will Klein RPOut
  • Ben Casparius RPOut
  • Brusdar Graterol RPOut
Availability updated Sep 20, 11:51PM UTC · refreshed roughly every 4 hours.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers: Ballpark wind and temperature can swing the run total, though the live per-park feed isn't wired into this page yet, and 21 players are listed out or questionable across both sides.
FactorThis fixture
Ballpark weatherWind and temperature at the park move run totals, but our ballpark weather module is pending a file-to-table persistence job.
Availability21 listed out or questionable (see Who's out above)

General rule: wind blowing out and warm air help the ball carry (more runs and home runs), while wind in and cold air suppress scoring; the starting pitchers listed above are the single biggest driver of the run total.

Ballpark weather module pending a file-to-table persistence job (owner). We won't show a wind/temperature number until it's persisted to the database.

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The preview

Written 22 Sep

Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Prediction and Picks, September 22, 2026

On September 22, 2026 our model has run San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is Los Angeles Dodgers To Win (-120), which we rate long shot confidence. Every bet below is our own number against the price on the board, in plain English.

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres: Los Angeles Dodgers To Win (-120)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The San Diego Padres are going to face a tough challenge against the Los Angeles Dodgers, especially when it comes to hitting. The Dodgers have shown they often lead after five innings, doing so in nearly half of their games recently. Plus, their home runs fly out of Dodger Stadium more often than in most other parks, giving them an extra boost. I think betting on the Dodgers to win is a solid choice since they are playing at home and have been strong lately. The risk is that this matchup is very close; both teams have their strengths, and the Padres can be tricky. But with the Dodgers' power at home, they look like a good pick here.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres: Over 8 Total Runs (-115)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been strong at home, often leading after five innings in most of their games. They hit home runs more frequently at Dodger Stadium, which boosts their scoring chances. The Dodgers are facing the San Diego Padres, who can also put runs on the board. With both teams showing they can score, taking the over on 8 total runs feels like a smart bet. Our numbers suggest they might combine for nearly 9 runs. The main concern is how evenly matched the two teams are, so a low-scoring game isn't out of the question. Still, the potential for fireworks at Dodger Stadium makes this an exciting pick.

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Betting angles

2 markets live
MoneylineLos Angeles Dodgers to win-120
4-1L5 record
L5 RF6.2L5 RA3.0Home L55-0vs San Diego Padres L54-1Free board15-13

Los Angeles Dodgers moneyline vs San Diego Padres is live and our model makes it 49% (LONG-SHOT); L5 record 4-1.

Total RunsGame total · Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego PadresOver 8 -115
8.7proj. runs
L5 RF6.2L5 RA3.0Home L55-0vs San Diego Padres L54-1

Los Angeles Dodgers total runs vs San Diego Padres is live and our model makes it 45% (LONG-SHOT); proj. runs 8.7.

Run LineLos Angeles Dodgers run lineNo line posted
4-1L5 record
L5 RF6.2L5 RA3.0Home L55-0vs San Diego Padres L54-1

Los Angeles Dodgers spread form: last five 4-1, 6.2 runs/gm.

Team Total RunsLos Angeles Dodgers team totalNo line posted
4.7runs we expect
L5 RF6.2L5 RA3.0Home L55-0vs San Diego Padres L54-1

Los Angeles Dodgers team total runs form: last five 4-1, 6.2 runs/gm.

San Diego Padres @ Los Angeles Dodgers — what the model found

Our model graded 20 betting markets for San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers — 20 on the game itself and 0 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

20
Game markets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 20 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers — recent results

Los Angeles Dodgers have won 4 of their last 5 games; San Diego Padres have won 5 of their last 5.

Los Angeles Dodgers — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
W10–4SFHome
W3–1SFHome
W8–2SFHome
W8–2CINAway
L2–6CINAway
San Diego Padres — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
W7–6MIAHome
W7–3MIAHome
W8–2MIAHome
W9–3COLAway
W9–2COLAway

San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers — recent meetings

These two have met 10 times recently: Los Angeles Dodgers won 7, San Diego Padres won 3.

DateLos Angeles DodgersSan Diego PadresWinner
Jul 530Los Angeles Dodgers
Jul 525San Diego Padres
Jul 443Los Angeles Dodgers
Jul 3127Los Angeles Dodgers
Jun 28153Los Angeles Dodgers
Jun 2842Los Angeles Dodgers
Jun 2717San Diego Padres
May 2140Los Angeles Dodgers
May 2054Los Angeles Dodgers
May 1901San Diego Padres

Who’s out or in doubt

21 players are listed as out or in doubt for this game.

Los Angeles Dodgers
PlayerStatus
Roki Sasaki SPOUT
Kyle Tucker RFDAY-TO-DAY
Shohei Ohtani DHOUT
Dalton Rushing COUT
Blake Snell SPDAY-TO-DAY
Edgardo Henriquez RPOUT
Eric Lauer SPOUT
Gavin Stone SPOUT
San Diego Padres
PlayerStatus
Gavin Sheets 1BOUT
Jeremiah Estrada RPOUT
Ramon Laureano LFOUT
Jason Adam RPOUT
Miguel Andujar DHOUT
Joe Musgrove SPOUT
Luis Rengifo LFOUT
Lucas Giolito SPOUT

The full availability report — with what each missing player means for the bets — is further down this page.

San Diego Padres @ Los Angeles Dodgers — model preview

Our San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers prediction for September 22, 2026, plus every bet we like in the game and how confident we are in each.

On September 22, 2026 our model has run San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is Los Angeles Dodgers To Win (-120), which we rate long shot confidence. Every bet below is our own number against the price on the board, in plain English.

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Track record for this matchup

Logged & graded
Recent form: won 4 of last 5 settled picks for this matchup.
38
Total Picks
68.4%
Hit Rate

Hit rate is how often the pick landed — not profit; favourites can win often and still lose money.

DateMarketPickResult
05 Jul 26 Spread San Diego Padres +1.5 ✓ HIT
05 Jul 26 Spread Los Angeles Dodgers -4 ✗ MISS
05 Jul 26 Moneyline San Diego Padres ✓ HIT
05 Jul 26 Spread San Diego Padres +1 ✓ HIT
05 Jul 26 Total Runs Over 3.5 ✓ HIT
05 Jul 26 Total Runs Over 4 ✓ HIT
05 Jul 26 Total Runs Over 4.5 ✗ MISS
05 Jul 26 Total Runs Over 5.5 ✗ MISS
05 Jul 26 Total Runs Over 6 ✗ MISS
05 Jul 26 Total Runs Over 6.5 ✗ MISS
05 Jul 26 Total Runs Over 7.5 ✗ MISS
05 Jul 26 Total Runs Over 7 ✗ MISS
05 Jul 26 Total Runs Over 8 ✗ MISS
05 Jul 26 Spread Los Angeles Dodgers +3.5 ✓ HIT
05 Jul 26 Spread Los Angeles Dodgers +3 ✓ HIT

About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB. You may also see this matchup written as Padres vs Dodgers, or as Dodgers vs Padres. The next scheduled game is Wednesday 23 September 2026 at Dodger Stadium. The model has generated 20 game picks for this matchup. The model has recorded a hit rate of 68.4% on tracked picks between these two teams. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your MLB betting strategy for this matchup.

Head-to-head record

Final scores · 62 meetings on record
Los Angeles Dodgers 42–20 across the last 62 meetings · these games average 9.3 runs (meetings on record since 2023)
DateGameScoreWinner
5 Jul 2026San Diego Padres @ Los Angeles Dodgers3–0Los Angeles Dodgers
4 Jul 2026San Diego Padres @ Los Angeles Dodgers4–3Los Angeles Dodgers
3 Jul 2026San Diego Padres @ Los Angeles Dodgers12–7Los Angeles Dodgers
2 Jul 2026San Diego Padres @ Los Angeles Dodgers12–7Los Angeles Dodgers
28 Jun 2026Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Diego Padres3–15Los Angeles Dodgers
27 Jun 2026Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Diego Padres3–15Los Angeles Dodgers
26 Jun 2026Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Diego Padres7–1San Diego Padres
21 May 2026Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Diego Padres0–4Los Angeles Dodgers
20 May 2026Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Diego Padres4–5Los Angeles Dodgers
19 May 2026Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Diego Padres4–5Los Angeles Dodgers

Table shows the last 10 — the record above counts all 62 meetings on file.

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