Dodgers vs Padres: Game 1 prediction, odds, injuries, and picks - June 9, 2025
Bitter rivals the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres lock horns for the first of three games set to take place at Petco Park on Monday.
So far, both teams are enjoying successful seasons. The Dodgers are No. 1 in the NL West standings with a 39-27 record, while the hosts are No. 2, trailing them by two games.
Let's take a look at the odds for the exciting matchup, and how the action might play out on the field.
Dodgers vs Padres prediction
Taking the mound for the visitors is righty Justin May, who has been enjoying a strong season so far. At the moment, May is pitching with a 3-4 record, along with a 4.09 ERA and 63 total strikeouts.
At the plate, Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Will Smith have been as reliable as ever for the 2024 World Series champions.
For the Padres, Nick Pivetta makes his latest start. Boasting a 6-2 record, along with a 3.16 ERA and 76 total strikeouts, Pivetta has been on top of his game ever since coming over to San Diego this past offseason.
Offensively, Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Gavin Sheets have all enjoyed strong seasons for the Friars.
Just like most matchups between these two sides, this one is once again extremely tough to call. With Nick Pivetta on the mound, however, the Padres have enjoyed a lot of success this season, and that trend should continue on Monday.
Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 3, San Diego Padres 4
Odds
Money Line: Los Angeles Dodgers -115, San Diego Padres -102
Run Line: Dodgers +1.5 (-263), Padres -1.5 (+190)
Total Runs: Over 8.5 (-105), Under 8.5 (-127)
Injury report
Dodgers injuries:
Luís Garcia: 15-day IL (Adductor)
Roki Sasaki: 15-day IL (Shoulder)
Tony Gonsolin: 15-day IL (Elbow)
Gavin Stone: 60-day IL (Shoulder)
River Ryan: 60-day IL (Elbow)
Brusdar Graterol: 60-day IL (Shoulder)
Edgardo Henriquez: 60-day IL (Foot)
Emmet Sheehan: 60-day IL (Elbow)
Blake Treinen: 60-day IL (Forearm)
Tyler Glasnow: 60-day IL (Shoulder)
Kyle Hurt: 60-day IL (Elbow)
Michael Grove: 60-day IL (Shoulder)
Evan Phillips: 60-day IL (Forearm)
Blake Snell: 60-day IL (Shoulder)
Padres injuries:
Jason Heyward: 10-day IL (Oblique)
Logan Gillaspie: 15-day IL (Oblique )
Yu Darvish: 15-day IL (Elbow)
Michael King: 15-day IL (Shoulder)
Jhony Brito: 60-day IL (Forearm)
Bryan Hoeing: 60-day IL (Shoulder)
Joe Musgrove: 60-day IL (Elbow)
Expert's picks
Playing at home, and with the pitching matchup leaning in their favor, the Padres should be able to get themselves off to a winning start against their archrivals, and close the gap atop the NL West in the process.
Money Line: San Diego Padres -102
Run Line: Dodgers +1.5 (-263)
Total Runs: Under 8.5 (-127)