The Washington Nationals (40-80) play the 2nd game of their 4-game road series against the San Diego Padres (66-55) Friday. First pitch is at 9:40 p.m. ET at Petco Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Padres odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 2-2
The Nationals won Thursday’s series opener 3-1. They have won only 4 games in their last 16 and have the worst record in the National League.
The Padres are 5-9 in their last 14 games and have lost 3 of their last 4 games. They are 2nd in the NL West. They trail the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers by 17 games, but have a firm hold on a wild-card berth.