Washington’s 2019 World Series championship caught everyone off guard. And as it turns out, it will go down in history as an accidental title. In the season that followed, the Nationals flopped to a winning percentage of .433. This year it is more of the same. Washington lacks strength in any area of the game. Most important of all, gamblers are weary of the constant red ink with the baseball betting odds. San Diego was the most exciting surprise of 2020. But skeptics challenged the Padres to win over the full 162-game marathon. So far, they are.
San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, July 18, 2021, 1:05 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Nationals Park, Washington, DC |
| Padres at Nationals TV Coverage: | TBS |
| Padres vs. Nationals Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Check Back Later |
San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals Betting Odds Analysis
Betting action should split evenly between these two teams. Washington will get an online wagering price break. Cause by their losing record and hosting a winning team. San Diego will not be expensive either as the away team. Thus, we’ll get an honest line.
San Diego Padres Team Overview
San Diego has dropped three of their last five games. And then five of their previous eight games cleared the total. The Padres are 53-40 straight up, 48-45 vs. the run line, and 49-43-1 over the total. On the road, San Diego is 20-21 straight up, 23-18 vs. the run line, and 23-17-1 over the total. In sum, the Padres rank 12th for run production but 3rd for earned run average. San Diego has the top-ranked bullpen in the country.
Namely, Joe Musgrave is the probable San Diego Starter. Musgrave is 5-7 with a 2.93 earned run average. Closer Mark Melancon has 27 saves in 31 attempts. Of course, shortstop Fernando Tatis is the straw the stirs the drink. Tatis is hitting .286 with 28 home runs and 60 runs batted in.
Washington Nationals Team Overview
Late on, the Nationals lost eight of their previous ten games. Five of their last seven games cleared the total. Washington is 42-47 straight up, 39-50 vs. the run line, and 31-55-3 under the total. At home, the Nats are 24-22 straight up, 20-26 vs. the run line, and 13-33 under the total. Overall MLB metrics show the Nats 19th for run production and 15th for earned run average.
Accordingly, Max Scherzer is 7-4 with a 2.66 earned run average. Brad Hand has 19 saves in 21 attempts. Kyle Schwarber powers the Nationals lineup with 25 home runs and 53 runs batted in. But his status is questionable with a hamstring issue. While Trea Turner adds 17 home runs and 42 runs batted in.
San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals Betting Trends
- San Diego is 7-5 in their last 12 games with Washington
- The Padres and Nationals are 7-2-1 over the total
- The Padres are 3-1 in their most recent four games at Washington
- This series is 3-1 over the total at Nationals Park
San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals SBG Free Pick
In this situation, the Nationals rate the call with the MLB odds. Washington plays their best at home. In comparison, San Diego struggles on the road. Further, the Nationals will be far less expensive than the typical home team.
Padres at Nationals SBG Best Bet: Washington Nationals.