The San Diego Padres (63-51) head to the nation’s capital to face the Washington Nationals (37-76) Friday in the 1st game of a 3-game set at Nationals Park. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Nationals odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; San Diego won 4 of 7 in 2021
The Padres are turning things around after losing 5 straight games after stud OF Juan Soto arrived and have won 2 in a row. The Friars are 11-9 and 15-15 in their last 20 and 30 games, respectively. Soto has been fine in his transition, hitting .357 with 4 extra-base hits in 28 at-bats. He returns to his old stomping grounds with motivation to put on a show.
The Nationals are the worst team in baseball and have lost 8 of 10. They have just 8 wins in their last 30 games. Newly acquired 1B Luke Voit is hitting .292 with 2 homers in 24 at-bats with the Nationals.