PETCO Park hosts an MLB battle between the San Diego Padres and the visiting Washington Nationals on Sunday.
It's a pitching duel between Ian Kennedy for the San Diego Padres (2-2 on the year) and Stephen Strasburg for Washington Nationals (2-4 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, San Diego sat as 112 underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 7.5, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.9-4.3 victory for the Nationals. 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 bring a 19-19 record to the battle against the 21-17 Nationals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Diego vs Washington injuries news.
The San Diego Padres vs Washington Nationals odds would favor the Nationals if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. San Diego is rated No. 25 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Washington is at No. 7.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits San Diego Padres No. 12-rated offense, averaging 4.47 runs per game, against a Washington Nationals defense that ranks No. 15 at 4.32 in runs allowed per game. The San Diego Padres have averaged 8.76 hits per game so far, less than Washington Nationals batters have averaged on the year (8.95 hits per game).
Defensively, Washington features the No. 25-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.95 runs per game. San Diego, meanwhile, comes in at No. 12 at home, scoring 4.42 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Max Scherzer blew away 11 San Diego batters in the Nationals's last start, leading them to a 4-1 win over San Diego on Saturday at PETCO Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to New York, Tuesday, May 19th
San Diego home to Chicago, Tuesday, May 19th