Nationals vs. Padres Picks
Are the Nationals a good bet to cover on the runline when they visit the Padres again tonight at 10:40PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Nationals are -170 money line favorites over the Padres, who have odds of +150 to pull off the upset tonight at home. With Joe Ross set to face Christian Friedrich in the pitching matchup, the over/under is currently sitting at 7.5 runs.
Bet Tonight’s Nationals vs. Padres Game
WASHINGTON: The Nationals have won six of seven overall and four of five on the road following their 8-5 win last night in San Diego. They’re also 8-1 in their last nine road games versus a left-handed starter and 8-1 in their last nine games when their opponent allows five runs or more in its previous game, as the Padres did on Thursday night.
SAN DIEGO: The Padres have lost five of six and four of five at home, and are 1-4 in their last five games versus National League East opponents. They’re also 5-17 in their last 22 games versus a right-handed starter and are 3-9 in their last 12 home games versus a right-handed starter as well.
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OUR PREDICTION: Take the Nationals, who are a perfect 4-0 in their last four games in San Diego and have taken six of seven overall versus the Padres. The Nats are also 4-0 in Ross’ last four starts, 5-2 in his last seven road starts and are 8-1 in his last nine outings versus a team with a losing record.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: WASHINGTON NATIONALS -1.5 (-105)
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