Padres vs. Dodgers prediction: Dodgers predicted to win Friday's MLB matchup [8/15/2025]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the San Diego Padres, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Dodger Stadium on Friday, beginning at 10:10PM ET.

Clayton Kershaw (6-2, 3.14 ERA) will start on the mound for the Dodgers, pitting him against Wandy Peralta (5-1, 3.13 ERA) for the Padres.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Dodgers as the most likely winner of today's game.

For a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Padres vs. Dodgers predictions page.

Dodgers vs. Padres prediction: Who will win, cover the run line?

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's MLB matchup between the Padres and Dodgers 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Dodgers a 53% chance of defeating the Padres.

According to our model, the Padres (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.

Padres vs. Dodgers odds [8/15/2025]

We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Padres	Dodgers
Run Line	+1.5 (-160)	-1.5 (+138)
Moneyline	+122	-136
Total	o9 (-112)	u9 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Padres vs. Dodgers picks and best bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Padres vs. Dodgers matchup is on the moneyline.

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Padres vs. Dodgers game-day updates and essential details

Friday's MLB matchup between the Dodgers and Padres at Dodger Stadium is scheduled to start at 10:10PM ET.

• Who: San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
• Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
• Time: 10:10PM ET/7:10PM PT
• Venue: Dodger Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict the Dodgers, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Padres on Friday.

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