Padres vs Dodgers Picks and Prediction – 6/18/2025

The San Diego Padres are heading to Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, where they will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Get the rest of our free MLB picks here! The Padres sit third in the NL West, entering this series with a 39-31 record. Despite winning 4 of their last 6 games, the Padres are coming off an 8-2 victory over Arizona on Sunday. Randy Vasquez is expected to be San Diego’s starting pitcher on Tuesday, he’s posted a 3.57 ERA to go along with his 3-4 record. The Padres are coming into this game averaging 8.3 hits and 4.2 runs per game. San Diego’s bullpen has been inconsistent this year, they are giving up 4.2 runs per game.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have put together a record of 43-29 which places them first in the NL West. The Dodgers come into this game winning two straight games, they are coming off a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Shohei Ohtani will make his first start as a Dodger on Monday however, they’re yet to announce Tuesday’s starter. The Dodgers have been strong at the plate all season long, they are averaging 5.5 runs per game. Along with being a major threat at the plate, Los Angeles is giving up just 4.6 runs per game.

The Padres are looking to build off a big win over Arizona, while the Dodgers hope to make it three straight. Expect Los Angeles to take care of business in Dodger Stadium, as they cover the -1.5 spread. Final score prediction, Dodgers win 5-2.