Dodgers vs Padres Prediction 5 July 2026
📡 Los Angeles have taken the last two games of the series, winning 4-3 and 3-0. The Dodgers are now 59-31 overall, with 29 victories in 43 home games. San Diego are on an eight-game losing streak, dropping their record to 43-45. In the series finale, JP Sears and Emmet Sheehan will get the start. Both pitchers have struggled with consistency this season.
Head-to-Head
📊 In their last 10 head-to-head meetings, the Los Angeles Dodgers have claimed seven victories, while the San Diego Padres have come out on top three times. In the 2026 season, the Dodgers lead the matchup 7-2. The last two games in the series have been low-scoring affairs, but over a broader stretch, these teams have consistently produced high-scoring contests.
Head-to-head statistics Dodgers - Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Overview
The Dodgers have won 10 of their last 12 games and remain firmly atop the division standings. On Saturday, they didn’t run up the score, but made the most of Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s strong outing and calmly saw out the win. In this matchup, Los Angeles find themselves in a favorable spot against Sears, who will need to keep opposing runners off base early if he wants to avoid trouble.
Match Results: Los Angeles Dodgers
San Diego Padres Team Overview
The Padres have managed just three runs over the last two games of the series. While they still boast a powerful lineup, they're struggling to cash in on baserunners and turn opportunities into sustained offense. San Diego need to be more aggressive against Sheehan early, as the Dodgers’ bullpen tends to lock things down in the later innings.
Match Results: San Diego Padres
⚾ Starting Pitchers
JP Sears takes the mound for the San Diego Padres with a 7.20 ERA. The left-hander is enduring a tough season and faces a daunting challenge against one of the league’s most potent lineups. Dodgers hitters own a .356 batting average against Sears over 50 plate appearances. For Sears, limiting walks and avoiding free bases ahead of the heart of the Los Angeles order will be crucial.
Emmet Sheehan gets the start for the Los Angeles Dodgers, carrying a 5.12 ERA. The righty hasn’t provided the hosts with much stability either, giving San Diego a chance to keep pace offensively. Padres batters are hitting .244 off Sheehan, but his wOBA allowed sits at .354. Sheehan’s key will be to avoid a big inning early on.
⭐ Editor's Pick
The last two games in this series have been low-scoring affairs, so at first glance, the 9.5-run total may seem a bit high. However, the starting pitching matchup looks very different this time around. Sears comes in with a 7.20 ERA and has already struggled against this current Dodgers lineup. Sheehan, meanwhile, has had an inconsistent season and doesn’t look like the kind of pitcher who can reliably shut down San Diego for six or seven innings. The Dodgers have plenty of depth in their batting order and could put pressure on Sears early. After dropping eight straight, the Padres will need to be more aggressive at the plate-playing it safe hasn’t solved their issues so far. With both starters looking vulnerable, reaching double digits in runs seems well within reach. Our pick: Over 9.5 total runs.
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Betting Tips: Los Angeles Dodgers - San Diego Padres
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