MLB Prop Bets: San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers (May 18, 2026)
The Los Angeles Dodgers (29-18) face the San Diego Padres (28-18) at Petco Park on Monday at 9:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers, while Michael King is the probable pitcher for the Padres. The Dodgers are favored to win at -157, while the Padres are at +130. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -107.
- The Dodgers (+109) have a 24-23 Run Line record this season, while the Padres (-132) hold a record of 23-23.
- The Dodgers have a 20-25-2 O/U record this season (meaning 20 games have gone over the total runs line, 25 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Padres have a 20-25-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Dodgers are averaging 5.3 runs per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Padres are averaging only 4.2 (19th).
- In the field, the Dodgers are allowing only 3.3 runs per game this season (2nd in the league), while the Padres are allowing an average of 4.1 runs (9th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Dodgers are at an impressive .264 (ranking 2nd in the Major leagues), while the Padres are batting an underwhelming .224 (30th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Padres have hit 46 (T18th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Dodgers have managed 62 (4th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Dodgers have recorded 233 RBIs to rank 3rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Padres have recorded 188 RBIs to rank 22nd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Padres have an earned run average of 4.02 this season (16th in the Majors), while The Dodgers have an ERA of 3.21 (2nd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Dodgers have recorded 423 this season, ranking 5th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Padres rank 12th for total strikeouts, recording 403.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .234 against the Padres this season (11th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Dodgers' opponents are at .212 (2nd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 12-8-27 | 7-2-16 | 5-6-11 | 12-8-27 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
| Padres | 6-7-33 | 4-3-16 | 2-4-15 | 5-3-18 | 1-4-15 | 0-0-2 | 2-1-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 24-15-8 | 10-9-6 | 14-6-2 | 24-15-8 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Padres | 10-20-16 | 6-10-7 | 3-9-9 | 5-10-11 | 5-10-5 | 1-1-0 | 3-2-5 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -125 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 26-21 in Dodgers games this season. The Padres have a 33-13 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Dodgers recorded an 8-2 victory over the Padres at Petco Park when these teams last met on August 24, 2025. Freddie Freeman was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 3 RBIs.
