This Pro Pick was released to clients on May 18, 2026 at 11:53AM ET.
img MLB

Los Angeles at San Diego

May 18, 2026
img9:40 PM Eastern

Los Angeles plays its fourth consecutive road contest. They're on an 8-7 run away from home, losing all seven as a favorite. The Dodgers are 4-3 in the last seven starts made by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, losing as chalk of -325, -185, and -300. San Diego is on a 9-6 run, coming home from a 4-2 road trip. They came off an impressive sweep at Seattle by a 17-7 count despite being underdogs of +115, +145, and +125. Michael King (2.63 ERA) is holding batters to a .192 average, with 50 Ks in 51+ innings. The Padres have won five of their last seven in the role of underdog. Play San Diego.

1 unit on San Diego +133 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.33)
Result:
WIN
FINAL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
R
Los Angeles Dodgers
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
San Diego Padres img
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
consensus consensus
odds odds
 
TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF SPORTS BETTING

Get free MLB Picks

I pore over the data, injuries, news, and odds every morning.
You get the best bets delivered to your inbox.