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San Diego Padres Favored to Continue Dominance Over Washington Nationals in Series Finale

The Washington Nationals will conclude a three-game series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. PT. The Padres have a strong record against the Nationals in recent meetings, winning six out of seven games last season and leading the series 7-3 in the last ten matchups. The over has also been successful in these games, going 7-3. MacKenzie Gore (ERA: 3.19) will start for the Nationals and Nick Pivetta (ERA: 3.64) will start for the Padres. San Diego is the betting favorite at -148 and the line has remained steady. For a more detailed prediction, read on.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +128 | Padres -148
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-169) | Padres -1.5 (+145)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 60%.

Washington vs San Diego Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals recently dropped two of three games against Los Angeles (NL) in their last series, putting their record at 33-46 for the season. They are currently ranked 28th in power rankings, with a 14th ranking in offense and 27th in defense, allowing an average of 5.16 points per game. The Nationals will be starting lefty MacKenzie Gore against his former team, the Padres, in their upcoming game. Gore has a 3-7 record with a 3.19 ERA this season and struggled in his last outing against the Dodgers. The Nationals' core players were acquired in a trade that involved sending Juan Soto to San Diego, and while they may not make a deep postseason run this year, they are considered a young and promising team. There are no reported injuries for Washington ahead of their game against the Padres.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres have a record of 42-36 and are currently ranked 12th in power rankings. Despite being 18th in offense, scoring an average of 4.24 runs per game, they have a strong defense, ranking 10th and giving up an average of 3.97 points per game. The team recently won two out of three games against Kansas City and will start right-hander Nick Pivetta in their upcoming game against the Washington Nationals. While the Padres have faced injuries in their starting rotation, they remain hopeful for a Wild Card spot as long as they improve their offensive productivity. There are no recent injuries reported for tomorrow's game.

Ultimate Guide: Expert Predictions and Detailed Analysis for Nationals vs. Padres Matchup

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