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Padres vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks, Best Bets & Parlay

Free MLB prediction and picks for Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · powered by DataStreak

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San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
82-68 · W8
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
91-59 · W1

Padres vs Dodgers Prediction

One team's heating up at the right time. That team is Padres. The other team is figuring it out. Tonight tells us which version shows up.

Records and recent form set the table. The props are where the meal gets served.

Padres vs Dodgers Picks

Books have not posted player props for SD at LAD yet. Lines usually go up a few hours before first pitch or tip-off; check back closer to game time. See all of today’s free picks across the slate.

Injury Report

21 listed
JUST IN: Ramon Laureano 10-day-il → 60-Day IL (Hip) · Lucas Giolito 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Luis Rengifo 10-day-il → 60-Day IL (Knee) · Jason Adam 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Shoulder) · Miguel Andujar day-to-day → 10-Day IL (Wrist) · Will Klein 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Ben Casparius 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Shoulder) · Eric Lauer 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Kris Bubic 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Shoulder) · Andy Pages out → 10-Day IL (Hand) · Shohei Ohtani out → 15-Day IL (Biceps) · Roki Sasaki out → 15-Day IL (Finger) · Dalton Rushing day-to-day → 10-Day IL (Elbow) · Edwin Diaz 60-day-il → 15-Day IL (Neck)
SD
  • Ramon Laureano
    Hip·Since Jun 1
    60-Day IL
  • Lucas Giolito
    Elbow·Since Jun 22
    60-Day IL
  • Luis Rengifo
    Knee·Since Aug 29
    60-Day IL
  • Jason Adam
    Shoulder·Since Aug 1
    60-Day IL
  • Bryan Hoeing
    Elbow·Since May 7
    60-Day IL
  • Joe Musgrove
    Elbow·Since May 7
    60-Day IL
  • Miguel Andujar
    Wrist·Since Aug 1
    10-Day IL
  • Gavin Sheets
    Foot·Since Aug 29
    10-Day IL
  • Jeremiah Estrada
    Shoulder·Since Aug 25
    15-Day IL
LAD
  • Will Klein
    Elbow·Since Aug 1
    60-Day IL
  • Ben Casparius
    Shoulder·Since Apr 12
    60-Day IL
  • Eric Lauer
    Elbow·Since Sep 1
    60-Day IL
  • Kris Bubic
    Shoulder·Since May 16
    60-Day IL
  • Brusdar Graterol
    Back·Since May 17
    60-Day IL
  • Jake Cousins
    Elbow·Since May 7
    60-Day IL
  • Andy Pages
    Hand·Since Aug 21
    10-Day IL
  • Shohei Ohtani
    Biceps·Since Sep 8
    15-Day IL
  • Roki Sasaki
    Finger·Since Aug 26
    15-Day IL
  • Dalton Rushing
    Elbow·Since Sep 4
    10-Day IL
  • Edwin Diaz
    Neck·Since Aug 17
    15-Day IL
  • Edgardo Henriquez
    Back·Since Sep 13
    15-Day IL

Team Trends

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Head-to-Head

LAD 4-1 over SD (3-2 ATS)

DateMatchupScoreWinner
2026-07-05SD @ LAD5–2SD
2026-07-05SD @ LAD0–3LAD
2026-07-04SD @ LAD3–4LAD
2026-07-03SD @ LAD7–12LAD
2026-06-28LAD @ SD4–2LAD
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The Final Word

Some games you watch for the result. Some you watch for the props. Tonight is both.

Padres vs Dodgers FAQ

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