Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday, June 24th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Nationals vs. Padres
The Nationals take on the Padres on Saturday, June 24th 2023 at PETCO Park, San Diego. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Washington Nationals (28-47) vs. San Diego Padres (37-39)
- Date: Saturday, June 24th 2023
- Time: 8:40 ET
- Venue: PETCO Park, San Diego
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Washington Nationals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Washington Nationals come into this road contest vs San Diego with a below .500 record (28-47). In the NL East standings, the team ranks 5th. Washington will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 15-20 away from home.
Across their 75 games, Washington has been favored three times, yet their record against the runline is above .500. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 35-38.
The Nationals will send Josiah Gray to the mound with an overall record of 4-6. Through 15 appearances, Josiah Gray has an ERA of 3.64. Currently, opponents are batting just .239 against the right-hander. Josiah Gray has given up 12 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .317. Gray's WHIP of 1.39 comes along with a total of 38 walks allowed.
Offensively, Washington is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.1 runs per game. Heading into play, the Nationals are the 5th unit in team batting average, currently hitting .262. So far, the team is the 23rd-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 58 long balls. Up to this point, Washington has been getting on base at a rate of .318, placing them 14th in all of baseball.
San Diego Padres - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Washington, the Padres have a record of just 37-39. This places the team 4th in the NL West. The Padres hope to avoid dropping below .500 at home, as they are currently 20-20 at PETCO Park.
San Diego's record vs. the runline is just 36-40 despite being favored 55 times through 76 games. The team has an over/under record of 27-46, with an average betting line of 9.
With Matt Waldron set to make his major league debut, the Padres will be eager for him to get off to a strong start. Waldron is joining a pitching staff that has been on a roll recently. Over their last ten games, they are ranked 5th in fewest runs allowed.
San Diego's offense enters play with the 18th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.4 runs per game. So far, the Padres have combined for a team batting average of .233, placing them 18th in the league. Currently, San Diego is one of the best power hitting lineups in the league, at 92 home runs (10th). San Diego's strong OBP of .323 is 11th best in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Nationals vs. Padres
Heading into today's matchup between San Diego and the Nationals, the Padres are the heavy favorite at -201 on the moneyline. San Diego's implied win probability sits at 66.78%. However, the MLB predictive model does not show enough value to take San Diego on the moneyline. Instead, its recommended to take the Nationals to cover the runline at +1.5.
Recommended Betting Pick: Nationals +1.5
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