Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Picks and Predictions June 18th 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres June 18th 2025

The San Diego Padres travel to Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The game is set for a 10:10 PM start and will be broadcast on MLBN. Fans can expect clear skies with a light breeze, making it a pleasant evening for baseball.

The Padres, managed by Mike Schildt, hold a 39-32 record this season. They sit 4 games back in the NL West division. On the mound for the Padres is Stephen Kolek, who has a 3.50 ERA and a 3-2 record. The Dodgers, led by Dave Roberts, have a 44-29 record. Emmet Sheehan will start for the Dodgers, though his stats are not available.

Padres vs Dodgers Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
• Venue: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA
• Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
• Betting Odds: Dodgers -180, Padres +150

The Padres Can Win If…

The San Diego Padres recently played against the Los Angeles Dodgers and lost 3-6. Manny Machado stood out with a home run and two RBIs. Despite the loss, the Padres showed power with six hits and three extra-base hits.

San Diego’s hitting stats this season include a batting average of .248, ranking them 8th in the league. Their on-base percentage is .312, and they have hit 61 home runs. With players like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, the Padres have a strong lineup that can score runs.

On the mound, Stephen Kolek will start with an ERA of 3.50. The Padres’ pitching staff ranks 3rd in batting average against, holding opponents to a .226 average. With a team ERA of 3.56, San Diego’s pitchers can keep the game close and give their hitters a chance to win.

The Dodgers Can Win If…

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off a strong win against the San Diego Padres, taking the game 6-3. Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy were key contributors, driving in two runs each. With 10 hits in the game, the Dodgers showed their ability to consistently get on base and create scoring opportunities.

In the 2025 regular season, the Dodgers lead the league in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. They have hit 112 home runs, which is also the best in the league. These stats highlight their powerful offense, making them a tough team to beat.

Looking at their lineup, Shohei Ohtani stands out with a .300 batting average and 25 home runs. Freddie Freeman’s .330 average and Will Smith’s .321 average add depth to the lineup. Emmet Sheehan will start on the mound, and while his stats are not available, the Dodgers’ strong offense can support him effectively.

The Lean

The Dodgers are favored with a moneyline of -180 against the Padres at +150. The Dodgers rank first in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage this season. Our model projects the Dodgers to win with a score of 6-4, making them a solid pick to win the game straight up.

The over/under line is set at 9.5 runs. The Dodgers have a strong offense, while the Padres’ pitching has an ERA of 4.17, ranked 21st. Our model projects a total score of 10 runs, suggesting taking the over in this game.

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Tensions High as Padres, Dodgers Clash Again Wednesday

Tempers are flaring between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres as the two rivals face off again Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium in the sixth meeting in 11 days between the NL West foes.

The Dodgers are 4-1 in this stretch after taking Tuesday’s game 8-6 behind two homers from Andy Pages and a crucial two-run blast from Will Smith during a five-run sixth inning. But the win wasn’t without fireworks — benches cleared Monday after Pages was hit by a pitch, and tensions escalated Tuesday after Shohei Ohtani was drilled just a half-inning after Fernando Tatis Jr. was plunked by Los Angeles pitching.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was ejected for arguing the incident after both teams were warned.

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Dodgers Lean on Another Returning Arm

Right-hander Emmet Sheehan will make his season debut Wednesday for Los Angeles, becoming the fourth Dodgers pitcher to return from Tommy John surgery this year, joining Shohei Ohtani, Dustin May, and Tony Gonsolin.

Sheehan, 24, posted a 4-1 record with a 4.92 ERA in his 2023 rookie season and appeared once in the playoffs. He spent all of 2024 rehabbing but was motivated by the Dodgers’ World Series title.

“Obviously, it was really painful not to be able to contribute to that, but you also have that to look forward to,” Sheehan said. “It really helped a lot of us who were rehabbing out in Arizona.”

LA’s rotation is finally stabilizing, with Kershaw, Kopech, and Yates also returning to action.

San Diego will counter with right-hander Stephen Kolek (3-2, 3.50 ERA), looking to bounce back after allowing five runs (four earned) in his last start against Arizona. Kolek posted a 4.91 ERA in four relief outings against the Dodgers last season but will start this time out.

“There’s no real secrets,” Padres manager Mike Shildt said. “We know kind of what to expect … it’s a matter of how we compete and execute.”

Luis Arraez collected three hits and an RBI on Tuesday, and newcomer Trenton Brooks launched a pinch-hit two-run homer in just his second game with San Diego.

San Diego could be without shortstop Jose Iglesias, who was hit on the left hand in Tuesday’s game. He was replaced by Tyler Wade, but no further action was taken after the benches-clearing warnings.

With rising tension, familiar rivals, and playoff implications, Wednesday’s matchup figures to be one of the most intriguing of the midweek slate — a great spot for those following MLB Betting Picks and Daily Baseball Predictions.

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