A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Washington Nationals dueling the San Diego Padres on Monday at PETCO Park.
For the San Diego Padres, Tyson Ross gets the ball, charged with keeping the Washington Nationals hitters off the base paths. He'll face Stephen Strasburg, 3-3 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, San Diego sat as 160 underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 7, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 2.4-1.2 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 13-22 record to the battle against the 18-17 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. 26 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Washington is at No. 3.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, San Diego owns the No. 27 ranking for hits at 7.66 per game. By contrast, the Washington Nationals are rated No. 19 in the same category at 8.06 per game.
Defensively, Washington features the No. 19-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.8 runs per game. San Diego, meanwhile, comes in at No. 17 at home, scoring 4 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
M Scherzer blew away 15 Philadelphia batters in the Nationals's last start, leading them to a 5-4 win over Philadelphia on Sunday at Nationals Park.
The Padres didn't allow a single run in their last start, as their staff shut out Los Angeles 3-0 on Sunday at Estadio de Beisbol Monterrey.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at San Diego, Tuesday, May 8th