Dodgers vs Padres Prediction, Odds, Picks - Aug. 16
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After Clayton Kershaw led the Dodgers to a huge win over the Padres on Friday night, Alexis Diaz came in to shut the door.
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Padres Notes: Dodgers Call Out Friars, Clayton Kershaw Laughs Off Rivalry, NL West Prediction
The San Diego Padres dropped their opening game of a three-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers, 3-2, bringing them level with their rivals in the NL West.
With the around 40 games left in the 2025 season, one of the most contentious races involve bitter rivals Padres and Dodgers wrestle for the NL West title.
The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers will meet for a three-game series at Dodger Stadium this weekend, with the Padres on top of the NL West.
San Diego is 69-53 overall and 31-33 on the road. The Padres have the fifth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .251. The teams meet Saturday for the ninth time this season. The Dodgers lead the season series 6-2.
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Sporting News on MSNPadres announce unfortunate Michael King news ahead of pivotal Dodgers series
Ahead of the San Diego Padres' weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the winner taking the lead in the NL West, the Padres announced some unfortunate news regarding starting pitcher Michael King.
It's going to be a pressure-packed, riveting showdown, and it begins with future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw on the mound at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. More MLB: Mets Predicted to Lose 5-Time All-Star Pete Alonso in Free Agency Surprise
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Yardbarker on MSNDodgers under pressure to deliver vs. Padres after Freeway Series sweep
While L.A.'s championship-winning lineup remains mostly intact, the Dodgers completely revamped their starting rotation in 2025. Gone were James Paxton, Walker Buehler and Bobby Miller, and in their stead came former Cy Young winner Blake Snell, Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki and the return of future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw.
The Dodgers are favored (-130 moneyline odds to win) when they take the field at home against the Padres (+109). The scheduled starters are Blake Snell (2-1) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Dylan Cease (5-10) for the San Diego Padres.
The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night at Dodger Stadium. As a result of the victory, the Dodgers are now tied with the Padres for the NL West Division lead.