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Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres August 15th 2025
The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to meet at Dodger Stadium. The Padres lead the NL West with a record of 69-52. They are on a five-game winning streak and have gone 8-2 in their last ten games.
The Dodgers are close behind with a 68-53 record, just one game back in the division. However, they have lost their last four games and are 4-6 in their last ten. Clayton Kershaw will take the mound for the Dodgers, while the Padres have yet to announce their starter.
Padres vs Dodgers Key Information
- Sport: Baseball
- Teams: San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Venue: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA
- Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
- Betting Odds: Padres Moneyline +160, Dodgers Moneyline -193, Padres Runline +1.5 (-127), Dodgers Runline -1.5 (+105), Total Over 9.5 (-111), Total Under 9.5 (-110)
The Padres Can Win If…
The San Diego Padres are on a strong winning streak, having won their last five games. In their most recent game against the San Francisco Giants, they won 11-1. Nick Pivetta pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing only one run, while Ramón Laureano went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs.
The Padres’ lineup has been consistent, with Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado leading the charge. Tatis Jr. has a batting average of .266 with 17 home runs, while Machado boasts a .296 average with 20 home runs. Their ability to get on base and drive in runs makes them a tough opponent.
San Diego’s pitching staff is among the best, with a team ERA of 3.57, ranking second in the league. They also have the lowest batting average against, at .226. This strong pitching performance, combined with their solid hitting, gives the Padres a good chance to win the upcoming game against the Dodgers.
The Dodgers Can Win If…
The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to bounce back after a close 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. In that game, Will Smith was a standout with a home run and three RBIs. Mookie Betts also contributed with two hits and two RBIs, showing the depth in their lineup.
Offensively, the Dodgers rank second in home runs with 180 this season. Their slugging percentage of .441 is third in the league, highlighting their power at the plate. With players like Shohei Ohtani leading in home runs and runs scored, the Dodgers have the potential to put up big numbers.
On the mound, Clayton Kershaw will start for the Dodgers. He has a solid ERA of 3.14 and a win-loss record of 6-2. With Kershaw’s experience and the Dodgers’ strong lineup, they have a good chance to secure a win in their upcoming game against the San Diego Padres.
The Lean
The Dodgers are favored with a moneyline of -193 against the Padres at +160. The Dodgers have a strong hitting lineup, ranking 4th in batting average and 2nd in home runs. With their pitching holding a 2nd ranked ERA of 3.57, my model projects a Dodgers win with a score of 6-4. I recommend taking the Dodgers to win straight up.
The total is set at 9.5 runs, with the over at -111 and the under at -110. The Dodgers’ offense is potent, and the Padres’ pitching has a 19th ranked ERA of 4.17. My model projects a combined score of 10 runs. I recommend betting the over on the total.
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Division-leading Padres open series against rival — and second-place — Dodgers
With the tables now turned, it will be the San Diego Padres on top in the National League West standings when they visit the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday to resume a heated rivalry that has been full of spice in recent seasons.
The two clubs faced off in last year’s NL Division Series, with Los Angeles advancing before eventually winning the World Series. Tensions also flared during a June meeting at Dodger Stadium when Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit twice by pitches, prompting retaliation that saw Shohei Ohtani drilled twice in return.
When the Padres avoided a four-game sweep with a 5-3 win on June 19, both benches cleared after a heated exchange. Managers Dave Roberts and Mike Shildt were ejected, with both teams issuing some choice words rather than fists. At the time, San Diego sat in third place, five games behind Los Angeles. They were nine games back on July 4, but a 14-3 run and some key trade deadline moves have pushed the Padres into first place by one game.
“I feel like we’ve continued to pitch well, play defense, and do all the little things that help win games,” Shildt said. “But the offense is really dictating the pace and taking over.”
Probable Pitching Matchup
The Dodgers will start veteran Clayton Kershaw (6-2, 3.14 ERA), who is 23-11 with a 2.19 ERA in 47 starts against the Padres. San Diego had planned to start Michael King (4-2, 2.81 ERA), but he was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with knee inflammation. In his place, the Padres recalled Randy Vasquez from Triple-A El Paso, where he’s posted a 3.93 ERA in 22 starts this season.
Kershaw has been a rare bright spot for Los Angeles lately, allowing just one run combined over his past two outings. Ohtani, meanwhile, is batting .422 with five homers in 12 games this month, and Mookie Betts is on an eight-game hitting streak.
Dodgers’ Struggles Continue
The bottom of the Dodgers lineup has been unproductive, and the bullpen has been even shakier, surrendering go-ahead runs in the eighth inning or later in four of the past five losses. Despite needing bullpen help, their only trade acquisition, Brock Stewart, is dealing with shoulder soreness.
The Dodgers (68-52) are on a four-game losing streak after being swept by the Los Angeles Angels for the second time this year, finishing 0-6 in the Freeway Series.
“It’s not like these guys aren’t going out there and giving it their all,” Betts said. “Sometimes you just don’t get it done … but at least we’re giving ourselves a chance to win every night.”
