San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Predictions June 10th 2025

San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers June 10th 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The game is set to start at 9:40 PM under clear skies with a light breeze. Fans can catch the action on the SDPA channel.

The Dodgers come into this game with a 39-27 record, sitting comfortably in the NL West. Their road record stands at 16-16. On the other side, the Padres hold a 37-27 record and are just one game back in the division. They have been strong at home with a 20-10 record. Dylan Cease will start on the mound for the Padres, while the Dodgers have yet to announce their starter.

Dodgers vs Padres Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres
• Venue: PETCO Park in San Diego, CA
• Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
• Betting Odds: Dodgers MoneyLine -110, Padres MoneyLine -110

The Dodgers Can Win If…

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently secured a 7-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Clayton Kershaw pitched five innings, allowing only one run with seven strikeouts. Key hitters like Tommy Edman and Mookie Betts contributed with crucial hits, including a home run from Betts.

The Dodgers’ offense ranks first in batting average and slugging percentage this season. With 101 home runs, they lead the league in this category. Their ability to hit for power and get on base makes them a strong threat in any game.

Shohei Ohtani is a standout player with a .295 average and 23 home runs. Freddie Freeman also provides a consistent bat, hitting .363 with nine home runs. These players, along with a deep lineup, give the Dodgers a solid chance to win against any opponent.

The Padres Can Win If…

The San Diego Padres are coming off a narrow 1-0 win against the Milwaukee Brewers. Ryan Bergert delivered a strong performance, allowing just one hit over 5 1/3 innings. Manny Machado provided the key offense with a solo home run, driving in the only run of the game.

San Diego’s pitching has been a strength, with a team ERA of 3.59, ranking 10th in the league. Their ability to limit opponents’ batting average to .228 is impressive, standing 5th best. With Dylan Cease on the mound, the Padres aim to capitalize on their solid pitching foundation.

Offensively, the Padres have several key players. Manny Machado leads with a .317 batting average, while Gavin Sheets has hit 11 home runs. With hitters like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Luis Arraez, the Padres have the potential to score runs and secure a win against the Dodgers.

The Lean

The Dodgers and Padres have even moneyline odds at -110. Despite being the underdog, the Dodgers have a strong hitting lineup, ranking first in batting average and slugging percentage. My model projects the Dodgers to win, with a projected score of 5-4.

The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The Dodgers’ powerful offense and the Padres’ solid pitching suggest a close game. My model projects a total score of 9, so the recommendation is to take the over.

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Dodgers Aim for Series Win in Bullpen Showdown vs. Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers are defying the odds! Despite an astonishing number of pitchers on the injured list, they’re not just surviving – they’re thriving. Holding onto first place in the National League West, they just extended their lead over the Giants to 1.5 games after a nail-biting 8-7, 10-inning win Monday night at the Padres in San Diego. Talk about a heavyweight battle!

Dodgers’ Pitching Puzzle

Tonight, the Dodgers are going for the series win, and it looks like it’ll be a “bullpen game.” Manager Dave Roberts hasn’t named a definite starter yet, but it seems young Matt Sauer might kick things off on the mound. Sauer (1-0, 3.05 ERA) was recently called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City when Tony Gonsolin (elbow) became the 13th Dodgers pitcher to hit the injured list.

Sauer last pitched for L.A. on May 23rd, tossing three innings of relief against the Mets. Though he allowed two runs, only one was earned, and he didn’t factor into the decision in that epic 13-inning win. This will be Sauer’s first time facing the Padres, and the right-hander primarily relies on his cutter and sinker. In his only start this season (May 15th against the Athletics), he pitched four innings, giving up two hits and two runs in a dominant 19-2 victory.

Monday night’s game saw Roberts needing five innings from his already stretched bullpen. While that sounds like a lot, it could have been worse! Starter Dustin May battled through a tough first three innings, giving up six runs, but then delivered two crucial scoreless innings before his exit. Roberts praised May’s grit, saying, “He found a way to get us through five innings and give us a chance to win tonight and win a series. It wasn’t a pretty game but we got hits when we needed them.”

Padres Look to Cease the Slide

Across the diamond, the Padres are hoping right-hander Dylan Cease (1-5, 4.72 ERA) can finally snap his losing streak tonight, aiming for his first win since April 2nd. Cease’s last outing was a 3-2 road loss Thursday against the San Francisco Giants, where he pitched five innings, allowing three runs on five hits with three walks and seven strikeouts.

Cease has a decent track record against the Dodgers in the regular season, holding a 1-1 record with a 2.61 ERA in four career starts. His sole win came last July, right after he no-hit Washington. However, the Dodgers have gotten the better of him in the playoffs, hammering him in Games 1 and 4 of the NLDS.

San Diego, now in third place in the division after Monday’s loss, desperately needs Cease to go deep into the game. Their bullpen is taxed, with seven pitchers used in the series opener and several key relievers, like closer Robert Suarez, working on consecutive nights. Padres manager Mike Shildt admitted, “We’re piecing it together, and we’re going to need some length out of our starters.”

Offensive Ups and Downs

The Padres also need more consistent offense. While their seven runs Monday were their highest since May 28th, they managed just two hits and one run after the third inning. Dodger relievers completely shut them down, mowing down 11 consecutive batters after May departed. Shildt summed up the rivalry perfectly: “They punched, we punched. It was a typical game we play against them… we had a lot of other opportunities. We could have done things better.”

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