Padres vs. Nationals Prediction
Will the Nationals complete their sweep of the Padres when the two teams finish their series at 1:35PM ET today?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Nationals are -180 money line favorites versus the Padres, who have odds of +157 to pull off the upset in D.C. With Jhoulys Chacin set to face Joe Ross in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 9 runs.
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From Rotoworld: Chacin lasted just two-thirds of an inning and gave up seven runs Tuesday against the Mets. Chacin gave up hits to eight of the 10 batters he faced. He had a 3.28 ERA in his previous eight starts, so he’s not going anywhere. Still, this makes three times this season in which he’s given up at least seven runs.
Ross pitched eight innings of one-run ball Tuesday to beat the Mariners in his return to the majors. Ross was really strong early on, reaching the mid-90s with his fastball. His velocity dipped steadily as the night went along, but the effectively never waned.
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OUR PREDICTION: The Nationals are a perfect 4-0 in Ross’ last four starts, are 6-1 in his last seven home outings, and have won 13 of his last 16 starts when he faces a team with a losing record. On the other side, the Padres are just 3-12 in their last 15 games versus National League East opponents, are 20-48 in their last 68 road games, and have lost seven of their last eight games when facing an opponent that has a winning record.
SUNDAY MLB PREDICTION: WASHINGTON NATIONALS -180