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San Diego Padres Favored Over Washington Nationals in Southern California Matchup

In this article, we discuss the upcoming game between the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres in southern California. Both teams are coming off rubber game victories in their previous series. Trevor Williams will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals with an ERA of 5.54, while Ryan Bergert will start for the Padres with an ERA of 1.88. San Diego is the betting favorite with a current line of -163. Stay tuned for our Nationals vs. Padres prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +143 | Padres -163
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-148) | Padres -1.5 (+126)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 62%.

Washington vs San Diego Stats

Washington Nationals

Despite putting up a strong offensive performance, the Washington Nationals suffered their 13th loss in 15 games against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Nationals, currently standing at 32-46 and fourth in the NL East, left 10 men on base in the contest. Pitcher Mike Soroka had a solid performance, throwing 5.1 innings with 10 strikeouts, but didn't factor in the decision. Jose Ferrer took the loss in relief. Trevor Williams will be on the mound for the Nationals in their next game against the Padres. Washington is ranked 21st in offense, 25th in defense, and has a power ranking of 29.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres secured a walk-off victory over the Royals on Sunday, marking their second consecutive win at home. The team currently holds a 42-35 record and sits in third place in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by five games. Jose Iglesias was the standout performer in the game against Kansas City, driving in all three runs for the Padres. Pitcher Randy Vasquez delivered a solid performance, throwing seven innings and allowing two runs. Ryan Bergert is set to start the upcoming game for the Padres with a promising 1-0 record and a 1.88 ERA. Despite their recent success, the Padres will face a tough challenge against the Washington Nationals, who have won their last three matchups against San Diego.

Struggling Washington Nationals Face Tough Matchup Against San Diego Padres

Washington has faced a challenging season, with 13 losses in 15 games and a modest 16-22 record on the road as of Monday night. Williams has particularly struggled with an ERA above five and a recent 1-5 record with a 5.26 ERA over the last six weeks. He has only managed to pitch six innings in a game twice during this period. In contrast, Bergert, while not known for pitching deep into games, has shown effectiveness in limiting opposing hitters. His recent performance against the Dodgers exemplifies this. Given these factors, it is reasonable to anticipate that Bergert may have an advantage over the Nationals in the upcoming game. Therefore, it may be prudent to consider taking the Padres as the favored team, especially given the home field advantage.

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