The Washington Nationals (46-86 SU, 59-73 RL, 62-66-4 O/U) will be looking to snap their four-game losing streak in the
BetUS Sportsbook when they battle the San Diego Padres (57-76 SU, 65-66 RL, 67-61-3 O/U) at PETCO Park tonight at 10 PM ET.
Tim Stauffer allowed one run over 6.2 innings to lead the Padres to a narrow 3-1 win over the Nationals on Monday night, cashing in for BetUS MLB sports betting members as -145 home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 8-run total set by sportsbooks.
Chase Headley homered for the Padres and Kevin Kouzmanoff also drove in a run for San Diego while Pete Orr went 2-for-4 with a run batted in for Washington.
Tonight, the Nationals will give the ball to right-hander J.D. Martin (3-3, 4.85 ERA) while the Padres counter with left-hander Clayton Richard (7-4, 4.87 ERA).
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and MLB Free Pick.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Nationals are 2-8 in their last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 4-1 in Martins last 5 starts.
Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
Padres are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 22-7-3 in the last 32 meetings in San Diego.
Nationals are 19-41 in the last 60 meetings.
Nationals are 8-24 in the last 32 meetings in San Diego.
MLB Odds
Washington Nationals +1½ -170
J.D. Martin –R +125
San Diego Padres -1½ +150
Clayton Richard –L -145
Over 8 -115
Under 8 -105
The Scoop: The Washington Nationals are ranked 13th in hitting, with a batting average of .264 while averaging 4.6 runs per game this season. The Nationals are ranked 30th in pitching, with an earned run average of 5.06.
The San Diego Padres are ranked 29th in hitting, with a batting average of .242 while averaging 3.9 runs per game this season. The Padres are ranked 23rd in pitching, with an earned run average of 4.70.
J.D. Martin has gone 2-1 over his last three starts with a 3.57 ERA while Clayton Richard has gone 1-1 over his last three starts with a 6.75 ERA.
Analysis: After taking the Washington Nationals to win Monday’s contest behind Livan Hernandez, I have come to my senses and will go the other way with tonight’s selection.
While the Nationals have gone a solid 4-1 in their last five games versus a left-handed starter and an identical 4-1 in J.D. Martin’s last five starts, the Nats have also gone a dismal 2-8 in their last 10 road games against a left-handed starter and 1-4 in their last five games against a team with a losing record.
The Padres have gone a spotless 4-0 in their last four games as a favorite and 5-1 in their last six games versus a right-handed starter.
Take the Padres to win this one straight up while the Under plays out as well.
MLB Free Picks: Padres -1½ Runs/Under 8 Total Runs