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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers predictions for MLB Thursday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will meet in MLB action at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, starting at 10:10 PM ET.
The Dodgers will have Roki Sasaki (3-5, 4.88 ERA) as their starting pitcher, pitting him against Randy Vásquez (6-6, 4.44 ERA) for the Padres.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Dodgers as the most likely winner of the Padres vs. Dodgers game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Padres vs. Dodgers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's MLB game between the Padres and Dodgers, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Dodgers a 64.9% chance of defeating the Padres.
According to our model, the Padres (+1.5) have a 52.6% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 56.8% chance of going over,.
Padres vs. Dodgers odds [7/2/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Padres | Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-130) | -1.5 (+110) |
| Moneyline | +166 | -190 |
| Total | o8.5 (-118) | u8.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Padres vs. Dodgers picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Dodgers -1.5 | +110 |
| Moneyline | Dodgers | -190 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -118 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Padres vs. Dodgers game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB matchup between the Dodgers and Padres at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium is scheduled to start at 10:10 PM ET.
- Who: San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
- Time: 10:10 PM ET/7:10PM PT
- Venue: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Dodgers, with a 64.9% win probability, will likely beat the Padres in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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