The San Diego Padres (52-44) and Washington Nationals (38-58) will meet in the MLB tonight. First pitch from Nationals Park is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on MASN.
San Diego is a -145 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Washington is +120 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 8.5 total runs.
Continue below for my Padres vs Nationals predictions and MLB picks for Friday, July 18, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
Padres vs Nationals Picks, Prediction
- Padres vs Nationals pick: Under 8.5 (-115)
My Nationals vs. Padres best bet is on the under, with the best line currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Padres vs Nationals Odds for Friday, July 18
| Padres Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +110 | 8.5 -102o / -118u | -145 |
| Nationals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -130 | 8.5 -102o / -118u | +120 |
San Diego Padres vs Washington Nationals MLB Preview
Targeting unders in games with starting pitchers possessing high strikeout rates (home: 23%+, visitor: 27%+ K-rates), which is the case in tonight's matchup with Dylan Cease and the Padres taking on Michael Soroka and the Nationals.
With fewer balls in play and more missed bats, these games trend under, especially in regular season settings with moderately priced totals (8ā10).
This model capitalizes on pitching dominance to limit run production.
Padres vs Nationals Betting Prediction
- Under 8.5 (-115)
Padres vs Nationals Betting Trends
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