Padres vs Dodgers Prediction and MLB Tips - 23 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 23, 2025, 1:40AM | Published: Aug 21, 2025, 8:33PM
The San Diego Padres will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB action at PETCO Park on Saturday, starting at 11:40am AEST.
Yu Darvish (2-3, 5.97 ERA) will be on the bump for the Padres, while the Dodgers are going with Blake Snell (3-1, 1.80 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Padres vs Dodgers game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's San Diego vs LA Dodgers MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Dodgers a 51% chance of beating the Padres at PETCO Park.
Padres vs Dodgers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at PETCO Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Padres $2.10, Dodgers $1.77
- Line: Padres +1.5 ($1.61), Dodgers -1.5 ($2.40)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Padres at $2.10 and the Dodgers at $1.77.
The Padres are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Dodgers, with odds of $1.61 available at TAB.
For the favourite Dodgers (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.40.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Padres (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Padres vs Dodgers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: San Diego at $2.10 with TAB
- Line: Padres +1.5 at $1.61 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Padres vs Dodgers predictions are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Dodgers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Padres to win is our recommended option due to the 3.1% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Padres vs Dodgers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the San Diego vs LA Dodgers game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the San Diego vs LA Dodgers match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Padres vs Dodgers: Essential Details
The game between the Padres and Dodgers at PETCO Park is scheduled to start at 11:40am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Saturday 23 August 2025
- Time: 11:40am AEST
- Venue: PETCO Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our San Diego vs LA Dodgers predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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