The San Diego Padres (39-31) and the LA Dodgers (43-29) open a 4-game series Monday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Padres vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Ticket prices are soaring as Shohei Ohtani is set to make his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night against the San Diego Padres.

Ticket prices for Monday's series opener skyrocketed after the announcement that Shohei Ohtani would make his Dodgers pitching debut.

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres on Monday, June 16 in a game that will also be Shohei Ohtani's first time pitching in a game since 2023.

Dodgers Turn Heads With Shohei Ohtani Message Before Padres Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The defending World Series champions got a major boost on Sunday night. While the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Sunday Night Baseball, the biggest news came after the game.

San Diego Padres All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill has been placed on the seven-day injured list after sustaining a concussion during Saturday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, per the Associated Press.

Instead of throwing another live batting practice session this week, Ohtani will pitch an inning or two on Monday, his first game action on the mound since elbow surgery 22 months ago.

The Dodgers said Sunday that Shohei Ohtani will make his Dodgers pitching debut Monday against the San Diego Padres.

The San Diego Padres have placed All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill on the seven-day injured list on Sunday, a day after he suffered a concussion during Saturday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The San Diego Padres reportedly checked on All-Star third baseman and designated hitter Rafael Devers before the Boston Red Sox traded him to the San Francisco Giants.