Tonight’s MLB matchup between the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres is one to watch. The game starts at 9:40 PM EDT, with the Padres (-276) favored to win against the Nationals (+231). The run total is set at 8.0, and the Padres are -1.5 on the run line with odds of -140. Meanwhile, the Nationals are +1.5 with odds of +120.
The pitching matchup for this game is set to be Patrick Corbin vs. Joe Musgrove. Tonight’s game will be the first time these two teams face each other this season. However, the last time they played each other was on May 25, 2023, when the Padres beat the Nationals 8-6.
Recent Performance
The Nationals are coming into tonight’s game after a close 5-3 loss to the Diamondbacks in their previous game. It remains to be seen whether they will have fully recovered from the short rest, but the Padres will also be playing on short rest after their 10-0 win against the Giants yesterday.
In terms of recent performance, the Nationals have been struggling, winning only 2 of their last 10 games. Conversely, the Padres have won 5 of their last 10 games.
Totals Trends
When it comes to the totals trends, the Nationals have gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 6 of their last 10. The Padres, on the other hand, have gone over in 6 of their last 10 games and stayed under in 4 of their last 10.
Prediction
Tonight, we’re taking a tip from hot Shark player AuthorJohnW and betting on the San Diego Padres to win by more than 1.5 runs with odds of -140. We highly recommend getting the Shark Book app before you place any bets. It’s known as the handicapper’s best friend for a good reason!