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San Diego Padres vs Washington Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: July 24, 2024 at 6:45 PM ET

Venue: Nationals Park — Washington, District of Columbia

Article updated Jul 24, 6:35 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Washington Nationals are set to face off against the San Diego Padres in their ongoing series, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:45 PM Eastern on Wednesday. The Padres

Game outlook

The Washington Nationals are set to face off against the San Diego Padres in their ongoing series, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:45 PM Eastern on Wednesday. The Padres have won three of their last four games leading up to this matchup, though this article was written prior to Tuesday's game. Matt Waldron will take the mound for the Padres with an ERA of 3.59, while Mitchell Parker will start for the Nationals with an ERA of 3.9. San Diego is currently favored to win, opening at -124, with the line now shifting to Washington at -110. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting game between these two teams.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Padres -102 | Nationals -110

Spread: Padres -1.5 (+155) | Nationals +1.5 (-174)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 50%.

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres recently won games two and three against Cleveland, with a notable 2-1 victory in game three. Three players had multiple hits at the plate and Kyle Higashioka contributed both RBIs. Pitcher Michael King had an impressive performance in game three, allowing only one run on two hits over seven innings. RHP Matt Waldron is set to start the next game against the Nationals, with a record of 1-1 in his last two games. Waldron has a 5-9 record for the season with an ERA of 3.59, performing better on the road with a 2.97 ERA. The Padres have a strong offense, averaging 4.48 runs per game and ranking in the top 10 for collective batting average. Despite some recent inconsistencies, the Padres remain a formidable opponent with strong hitting abilities.

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Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals recently swept the Reds, scoring a total of 18 runs over the three-game series. In the third game, they won 5-2 with standout performances from players like James Wood and Jake Irvin. Left-handed pitcher Mitchell Parker will start the next game with a 5-5 record and a 3.90 ERA. Washington's offense has been inconsistent, ranking 20th in the league in both scoring and defense. Although they struggle under the lights, they have shown improvement in July with a stronger batting average. The key for the Nationals will be to limit home runs and capitalize on hitting opportunities to improve their offensive performance.

Washington Nationals Show Strong Offense Against Vulnerable Pitcher, Making Them a Smart Bet for MLB Fans

The Washington Nationals have been performing exceptionally well recently, making them a strong team to consider supporting. Their offense is currently demonstrating impressive batting performance, indicating that they are in top form. Additionally, they will be facing a pitcher, Waldron, who has been consistently allowing home runs in his recent games. Although Parker has shown some inconsistency, he has been delivering strong performances at home and effectively preventing opposing teams from scoring. Taking these factors into consideration, placing a bet on Washington ML may be a wise decision.

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SportsJaw Padres vs Nationals archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Padres vs Nationals matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · San Diego Padres-124 → -108Moved
  • Moneyline · Washington Nationals+108 → -104Moved
  • Spread · San Diego Padres-1.5 (+134) → -1.5 (+150)Moved
  • Spread · Washington Nationals+1.5 (-153) → +1.5 (-169)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

San Diego Padres
91-71 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Washington Nationals
77-85 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-07-24T10:35:17.891Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-07-23San Diego Padres 4 · Washington Nationals 0
  • 2024-06-26Washington Nationals 5 · San Diego Padres 8
  • 2024-06-25Washington Nationals 7 · San Diego Padres 9
  • 2024-06-24Washington Nationals 6 · San Diego Padres 7
Final result

Matchup pick recap

San Diego Padres defeated Washington Nationals 12-3

San Diego Padres defeated Washington Nationals 12-3 on July 24, 2024, a 9-run decision in the series. San Diego Padres' strongest period was the 4th inning, when it outscored its opponent 5-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded San Diego Padres -1.5 (+150) spread, San Diego Padres covered, while the 15 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 8.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • BrycetMoneyline · San Diego Padres -125Win
  • Sammy52Moneyline · San Diego Padres -125Win
  • VegaspatMoneyline · Washington Nationals +110Loss
  • SimonsaysMoneyline · Washington Nationals +110Loss
  • GustavosintoTotal · Over 9 (-110)Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Washington Nationals +110Loss
  • VfernandezTotal · Over 9 (-110)Win
  • AveragejoeTotal · Over 9 (-110)Win
  • JtmcentireTotal · Over 9 (-110)Win
  • HitmanhartMoneyline · Washington Nationals +108Loss
  • JamescashiolaMoneyline · Washington Nationals +108Loss
  • JohnmiznerMoneyline · San Diego Padres -120Win
  • JtphamMoneyline · San Diego Padres +108Win
  • KrockpicksMoneyline · Washington Nationals +108Loss
  • AdrianMariucciMoneyline · Washington Nationals +108Loss
  • IrishblueMoneyline · Washington Nationals +108
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  • MauriceJonesMoneyline · San Diego Padres -120Win
  • KryptonMoneyline · San Diego Padres -110Win
  • Novacek84Moneyline · San Diego Padres -102Win
  • DemarcusBryantMoneyline · Washington Nationals -109Loss
  • NutinbutlocksMoneyline · Washington Nationals -109Loss
  • RoycejacobsTotal · Over 9 (-110)Win
  • RoycejacobsMoneyline · Washington Nationals -109Loss
  • RcMoneyline · San Diego Padres -102Win