The Washington Nationals (41-42) and San Diego Padres (50-37) play the second game of a four-game set Tuesday at Petco Park. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Nationals vs. Padres with MLB picks and predictions.
RHP Erick Fedde (oblique) was activated off of the 10-day injured list Tuesday and will start for the Nationals. He is 4-4 through 11 starts with a 3.90, 1.23 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 over 55 1/3 innings.
He last started June 23 against the Philadelphia Phillies and took a no-decision while allowing 5 earned runs on 6 hits and 3 walks over 4 innings.
LHP Ryan Weathers is the projected starting pitcher for the Padres. He is 3-2 with a 2.63 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 6.8 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9 in 51 1/3 IP over nine starts and six relief appearances.
The southpaw allowed 2 runs, 5 hits and 4 walks in just 4 innings in a no-decision Thursday at Cincinnati.
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Nationals at Padres odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 6:20 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Nationals +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Padres -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Nationals +1.5 (-130) | Padres -1.5 (+105)
- Over/Under: 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Prediction
Padres 6, Nationals 2
Money line (ML)
The Padres (-185) are looking for the bounce-back game after dropping the opener by a 7-5 count. They have the advantage Fedde in his return to the lineup.
Washington’s bullpen is just so-so with a 4.10 ERA so advantage San Diego, but it’s just a little out of my price range.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The PADRES -1.5 (+105) are a better play on their home field in the second game of this set, especially in what’s likely to be an abbreviated outing for Fedde.
They’ll get to face the Washington bullpen early, and they’ll get revenge for dropping the opener. Look for plenty of San Diego power.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 9 (-105) is the lean here as Washington has hit the Under in six of the last seven against a left-handed starter.
The Under is still 8-3 in the past 11 for Washington against NL West teams despite hitting the Over in Monday’s game.
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