Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Picks and Prediction for Sunday, June 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC It’s another top tier clash in the National League on Sunday, June 28. Read our Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres picks along with our other Free MLB Picks on the night.
The Dodgers are the best team in baseball with strong offense and a stellar pitching staff. They will be turning to Emmet Sheehan in this game, who has been rocky in his past few starts. The Padres are in a wild card spot, but they continue to have the worst offense in baseball. San Diego turns the ball over to Michael King. These two teams will meet with first pitch set for 8:40 P.M. EST.
Dodgers continue to be best team in baseball
Los Angeles is in first place in the National League and they hold the best record in baseball. They are the only team above 50 wins at the moment. Entering Saturday’s game, the Dodgers had won seven of their last 10 games.
Emmet Sheehan gets the start for the Dodgers. The right-handed pitcher is 3-5 with a 5.32 ERA in 14 starts. Sheehan threw 3.1 innings and allowed eight hits and six runs in a 12-1 loss to the Orioles. The Dodgers are 7-7 when Sheehan has pitched this season. The Dodgers have lost four straight Sheehan starts. The Dodgers are 2-4 when he pitches on the road, too. He has a 5.58 ERA in six road games. He owns a 4.70 ERA in six games against fellow National League West teams.
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The Dodgers are hitting .261 this season, which ranks first in the league. They rank second in runs scored and second-best in hits. The Dodgers rank third in home runs, while they rank seventh-best in strikeouts. Los Angeles is hitting .274 when playing on the road. They are hitting .257 in June. The Pirates are also hitting .262 against NL West opponents.
Padres stringing together wins
San Diego is in second place in the National League West division. Before Saturday’s game, the Padres were eight games out of the Dodgers. They also are holding strong to a wild card spot at the moment. San Diego is over .500 when playing at home this season, too. They were on a four-game winning streak before Saturday’s game.
On Saturday, Michael King gets the start for the Padres. The right-handed pitcher is 5-6 with a 3.33 ERA in 16 starts. He threw seven innings in his last start against the Braves on June 22. King allowed six hits, zero run and struck out five batters in the team’s 1-0 win against Atlanta. The Padres are 7-9 when King has started. He owns a 2.87 ERA in nine starts at home this season. He also has a 1.38 ERA against other National League West clubs.
The Padres are hitting .220 this season, which ranks last in the sport. They rank last in runs scored, while they also rank last in total hits. The Padres rank 23rd in home runs hit, while they have struck out the 12th fewest times. San Diego has a .215 batting average at home, while they have hit .226 in June. They are also hitting .228 against NL West clubs.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres Picks
Dodgers vs Padres Spread Pick
- Take the Padres to cover (5 units)
Los Angeles has not been good enough when Emmet Sheehan has pitched this season. Most of that is due to the fact Sheehan has not lived up to expectations. The Dodgers have lost four straight games that he has started. He has a 5.58 ERA when pitching on the road. Any chances that Sheehan gives the Padres will be taken advantage of. The Padres offense is horrendous, but when chances arise, the team takes care of business, which has been a key reason for them being in a wild card spot. The Padres are also starting Michael King, who has been strong. He has a 1.38 ERA against divisional foes.
Take the Padres to cover.
Dodgers vs Padres Over/Under Pick
- Take the over (5 units)
The Dodgers offense is the best in the league. They hit the ball consistently and they hit home runs. Even against a good pitcher, the Dodgers will still be able to put up runs. The Padres will also be able to score thanks to an inconsistent Emmet Sheehan. Expect a high scoring game in primetime for these two divisional foes.
Take the over on Sunday.
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