The San Diego Padres are putting a lot of pressure on the Dodgers as they are just one game out in the NL West. The Padres are 15-7 over their last 22 games. They have taken two of three from the San Francisco Giants while outscoring them 16-6. A win today, coupled with a Dodgers' loss, would bring them even in the standings. They will face 42-year-old Justin Verlander, who is a shell of his former self, as he is just 1-9 on the season. San Diego will go with Dylan Cease, who has pitched to a 2.77 ERA in day games this season. Cease is 76-45 in his career as a favorite of -110 or higher. Big mismatch on the hill in this one. Make the play on San Diego.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on August 21, 2025 at 12:11PM ET.
San Francisco at San Diego
August 21, 2025
1 unit on San Diego -175 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 1.57)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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