Introduction

As the MLB season swings into high gear, a keenly anticipated showdown is about to be played out between the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals. The interplay between the American League’s formidable Padres and the National League’s passionate Nationals promises a thrilling encounter filled with some of MLB’s top talents.

Game Time

First pitch will be thrown on Sunday, July 20 at 01:35 PM ET at Nationals Park, a venue recognized for its balanced player conditions.

Moneyline Odds

San Diego Padres: -115
Washington Nationals: -105
Over/Under Line: 8.0

Latest Team Records

San Diego Padres have a record of 53-44 with a win percentage of 0.546, while the Washington Nationals hold a record of 38-59 with a win percentage of 0.392.

Injury Report

Both teams are currently healthy with no major injury concerns.

Key Player Stats

San Diego Padres

• Manny Machado: 0.29 AVG, 18 HR, 60 RBI
• Gavin Sheets: 0.263 AVG, 14 HR, 50 RBI
• Fernando Tatis Jr.: 0.268 AVG, 16 HR, 42 RBI

Washington Nationals

• James Wood: 0.276 AVG, 24 HR, 69 RBI
• CJ Abrams: 0.287 AVG, 13 HR, 35 RBI
• Nathaniel Lowe: 0.23 AVG, 14 HR, 61 RBI

Team Analysis

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres are stepping onto the diamond in an excellent form as reflected in their last five games. With key athletes like Manny Machado, Gavin Sheets, and Fernando Tatis Jr. on their roster, the Padres have proven their mettle on the offense front. Each of these players has made vital contributions to the team’s successes, bringing both power and consistency to the plate.

The Padres’ confidence is undoubtedly high following their solid recent performance. They’ve shown resilience and adaptive gameplay, along with a disciplined approach to each game. With strong work on both sides of the plate, the Padres will be looking to extend their winning streak against the Nationals.

• Batting Average: 0.246
• Total Runs Scored: 390
• Home Runs: 84
• OPS: 0.692
• ERA: 3.63
• WHIP: 1.24

Away Record: 22-26 • Home Record: 31-18
Last 5 Games: W-L-W-W-W (4.2 runs per game)
Last 10 Games: W-L-W-W-W-L-W-L-W-L (3.5 runs per game)

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Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals, on the other hand, have been struggling lately with a 5-game losing streak. This rough patch puts them in a position where they are certainly looking to turn things around. Top hitters like James Wood, CJ Abrams, and Nathaniel Lowe certainly have potential, but will need to step up their game to get the Nationals back on track.

Despite their recent slump, the Nationals have proven in the past that they have the potential to bounce back, so this matchup shouldn’t be taken lightly. Consistency will be crucial for the Nationals, not only in their batting but also in maintaining a solid defense to stifle the Padres’ formidable offense.

• Batting Average: 0.245
• Total Runs Scored: 419
• Home Runs: 95
• OPS: 0.7
• ERA: 5.23
• WHIP: 1.41

Away Record: 20-30 • Home Record: 18-29
Last 5 Games: L-L-L-L-L (2.4 runs per game)
Last 10 Games: L-L-L-L-L-W-L-L-L-L (3.1 runs per game)

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Head-to-Head History

Washington Nationals 1–3 San Diego Padres (Last 4 games)

• 2025-07-18: SD 7 @ WSH 2
• 2025-06-25: WSH 0 @ SD 1
• 2025-06-25: WSH 3 @ SD 4
• 2025-06-24: WSH 10 @ SD 6

Over/Under Trends

San Diego Padres‘s recent games have seen an average of 6.7 total runs scored per game over their last 7 matchups, with 2 games going over the total line.

Washington Nationals‘s recent games have averaged 9.0 total runs per game over their last 6 matchups, with 2 games going over the total of 8.0.

Moneyline Betting Prediction

Considering San Diego Padres’ impressive form, the solid performances from their key players, and their strong recent winning streak, they seem to be the smart bet in this matchup. Despite being away from home, their consistent offensive contribution, coupled with their higher win percentage, should provide them with enough momentum to get past the struggling Washington Nationals.

All signs point to a win for the San Diego Padres at -115.

Over/Under Prediction

In their last five games, the San Diego Padres have averaged 4.2 runs per game, while the Washington Nationals have posted 2.4. This recent scoring trend provides key insight into how this matchup may play out relative to the posted total.

Recent totals have landed slightly below this number, with teams averaging around 6.6 runs per game. The teams are combining for 6.6 runs per game this season. Our pick is Under 8.0.

Bookmakers

These lines come from: FanDuel, Fanatics, LowVig.ag, BetOnline.ag, Caesars, MyBookie.ag, DraftKings, Bovada.

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