Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Prediction 6/9/25 MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Padres prediction for this MLB game on Monday, June 9, at PETCO Park in San Diego, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (39-27, 16-16 Away) beat the Yankees, split the series with the Mets, and lost to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Dodgers were staring at a series sweep in St. Louis after losing the opening two games, but secured a 7-3 victory to avoid it. Tommy Edman led the offense with three RBI against his former team, while Clayton Kershaw recorded his first win of the season after allowing one run on six hits with seven strikeouts and no walks across 5.0 innings of work. 

This year, the Dodgers average 5.56 runs per game (2nd in the MLB) on a .266/.341/.461 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 4.11 ERA (21st) and 1.30 WHIP (17th). Teoscar Hernandez leads the Dodgers with a .266 batting average, ten home runs, and 43 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers is Dustin May, who is 3-4 in 11 starts this season, with a 4.09 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 61.2 innings.

San Diego Padres Betting Preview

The San Diego Padres (37-27, 20-10 Home) are unbeaten in the previous five series; they defeated the Braves, Marlins, and Pirates, split with the Giants, and beat the Brewers most recently. In a rubber match on Sunday, the Friars secured a narrow, 1-0 victory. Manny Machado hit a solo homer for the lone run in the game, while Ryan Bergert pitched for 5.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on one hit with four strikeouts and four walks. Yuki Matsui was credited with the win. 

This season, the Padres average 4.05 runs per game (22nd in the MLB) on a .246/.312/.375 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Padres’ staff has a 3.42 ERA (6th) and 1.20 WHIP (10th). Gavin Sheets leads the Padres with a .250 batting average, 11 home runs, and 38 RBI this season.

Nick Pivetta will take the mound for the Padres on Monday. The 32-year-old right-hander has a 6-2 record in 12 starts this year with a 3.16 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 68.1 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Padres’ last six games as underdogs against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the Dodgers’ last five games against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Padres’ last six games as underdogs against National League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last four games against National League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Padres rank 4th in the league for hits allowed this season (471).
• The Padres rank 25th in the league for home runs this season (56).
• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for batting average this season (.266).
• The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for home runs this season (102).

Dodgers vs Padres Prediction

The teams have traded victories in the past couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H duels. Eight of San Diego’s last ten games went Under, and considering the starters in this game, I am going with another Under. Nick Pivetta will be looking to bounce back from his latest start against the Giants, when he allowed five runs in 6.0 innings. Prior to that, Pivetta connected three quality starts and surrendered four runs in the process. Dustin May, on the other hand, didn’t pitched very well in May, but opened this month with a quality start and two runs allowed against the Mets. Go with Under. 

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Under 8.5