- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres
- Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
- Broadcast: Padres.TV
- Betting Odds: Los Angeles (-130), San Diego (+110)
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (52-29) will clash with the San Diego Padres (42-37) at Petco Park this Sunday. The bookmakers have set the Dodgers at -130 and the Padres at +110, with the over/under currently at 8 runs. The starting pitchers for this matchup will be Emmet Sheehan and Michael King.
As a unit, the Los Angeles Dodgers are averaging 5.2 runs per game, ranking them 2nd in the MLB. They’ve amassed 423 runs with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .345. The team has 137 doubles and has sent 109 balls over the fences. This season, they’ve recorded 397 RBIs and 712 hits, boasting a team batting average of .262. With a slugging percentage of .438, they have struck out 644 times and drawn 329 walks.
The Dodgers have an earned run average (ERA) of 3.40, placing them 3rd in the league. The pitching staff has recorded 717 strikeouts and allowed 84 home runs, totaling 279 runs against (1st in the league). The team has issued 228 walks, resulting in a collective FIP of 3.71 for the season. With 558 hits allowed (7.0 hits per 9 innings) and 270 earned runs, their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 3.14, supported by a WHIP of 1.10.
This season, Dodgers’ relievers have a save percentage of 72.4%, appearing in 81 save opportunities. They’ve secured 21 saves but have also blown 8 out of 29. The bullpen has inherited 75 runners, with 36.0% of those scoring. Dodgers relievers have participated in 75 high-leverage situations out of 254 appearances this season, earning 51 holds (7th in MLB).
In the field, the Dodgers convert 73.4% of balls in play into outs over 6,429 innings, leading all of baseball. This season, they’ve recorded 2,143 putouts, 674 assists, and 26 errors, culminating in a fielding percentage of .991 (ranked 1st in MLB) along with 43 double plays.
Emmet Sheehan has taken the mound for 200 innings, achieving 229 strikeouts in his career. With a 13-9 record, his FIP stands at 4.25, having faced 829 batters. His ERA is 4.31 (96 earned runs) with a WHIP of 1.153 and 163 hits allowed (7.3 hits per 9 innings) as well as 68 walks issued.
On the other hand, the San Diego Padres maintain a .294 OBP and a .220 batting average this season. They have struck out 670 times (19th in MLB) and recorded 567 hits, contributing to a total of 81 home runs and 301 RBIs. Their slugging percentage is .364, averaging 3.91 runs per game, which ranks 30th in the league. They have achieved 113 doubles, drawn 258 walks, and scored 309 runs.
San Diego’s pitching staff has allowed a total of 314 runs this season, with a collective ERA of 3.85 (300 earned runs). They have given up 76 home runs and allow 4.03 runs per 9 innings (5th in MLB). As a pitching unit, their WHIP is 1.291 and they hold a FIP of 3.96. With a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 8.40 (657 strikeouts against 274 walks), they rank 7th in the league for total hits allowed, recording 631 hits.
In 85 save situations, the Padres have achieved 49 holds and suffered 9 blown saves. In 34 save opportunities, they have recorded 25 saves, with a 29.1% scoring rate from inherited runners across their 134 inherited base runners. Their relievers have seen 93 high-pressure situations and have stepped onto the mound 79 times with runners on base. They hold a save percentage of 73.5%, ranking 5th in the league, with 269 bullpen pitchers used this season.
San Diego has turned 67 double plays and possesses a .991 fielding percentage, ranking 2nd in baseball. They’ve logged 705 assists, 26 errors, and 2,103 putouts throughout the year. Over 6,309 innings played, they have a defensive efficiency rate of 70.2% (14th in Major League Baseball).
In his professional career, Michael King has surrendered 490 hits while accumulating 637 strikeouts over 586 innings pitched. He has yielded 212 earned runs, sporting a WHIP of 1.189 and a FIP of 3.2. King’s strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 3.08 after facing 2,444 hitters to date, with a career record of 36-35 and an ERA of 3.25, allowing 7.5 hits per 9 innings.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Recommendation: Back San Diego (+110)
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