The visiting Washington Nationals hope for a solid performance on Friday as they look to pick up a win at PETCO Park against the San Diego Padres.
The match puts starter Max Scherzer for the Washington Nationals on the hill facing Luis Perdomo for the San Diego Padres. Scherzer brings a 12-5 mark to the game, while Perdomo is 6-7 to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Washington Nationals listed as favorites of -205 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 7.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
OddsShark prediction models pick the Nationals to win this game 3.2 -.3.0. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The San Diego Padres sport a record of 54-67 heading into this matchup, while the Washington Nationals sit at 72-47 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Diego vs Washington injuries news.
This game puts the San Diego Padres, most recently No. 20 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Washington Nationals, who rate a No. 9 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the San Diego Padres No. 30-ranked scoring average of 3.85 runs per game, against a Washington Nationals offense rated No. 2 and scoring 5.34 runs per game. The Padres have averaged 7.83 hits per game to date this season, less than the Nationals hitters have managed (9.45 per nine innings).
San Diego owns the No. 22 defense, allowing 3.85 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Washington's No. 7-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Nationals enjoyed a 2-1 victory at the expense of the Padres on Thursday, with E Jackson throwing 7 innings of 8-hit ball at PETCO Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at San Diego, Saturday, August 19th