Washington Nationals at San Diego Padres Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 18-17 San Diego Padres play host to the 19-16 Washington Nationals tonight in MLB action on the grass of Petco Field, May 15, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10PM EST.

Wagering Odds
Moneyline: Nationals -124/Padres +114
O/U Total: 7

Pitching Matchup
Jordan Zimmerman (R) W/L 2-2 WHIP 1.35 ERA 4.20
Odrisamer Despaigne (R) 2-1 WHIP 1.10 ERA 5.13

Washington lost to San Diego 8-3 last night and is 2-2 on their current road trip. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games overall. The Padres are 1-0 on their current homestand and 4-3 in their past 7 games.

Yesterday was the first matchup between these two teams in 2015. The Nationals have a 6-4 edge in the last 10 games of the series.

Zimmerman received a no decision in his last start, a 5-4 win over Atlanta. He allowed 3 runs in 6 innings for his 6th Q start in 7 games.

Despaigne was rocked for 8 runs in 5 innings of work in an 11-0 loss at the hands of Arizona. His other 2 starts on the year were Q starts. He has also pitched in several games out of the bullpen.

No Washington hitter has faced Despaigne before.

For the Padres IF Clint Barmes is 5-5 vs. Zimmerman with a HR, 4 RBIs and 2 steals. OF Matt Kemp is hitting .429 with 2 homers and 7 RBIs while OF Justin Upton is batting .353 vs. the veteran right-hander.

Washington at San Diego Betting Trends

Washington is 6-1-1 straight up in their last 8 games.
The Nationals are 2-3-1 straight up in their last 6 games on the road in San Diego
The Padres are 3-7-1 in their last 11 games against Washington.
San Diego is 4-9-1 in their last 14 games at home against Washington.
The Nationals give up the fewest free passes in the league at 2.5 per game.

Injury Report

WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Erik Davis P 60-Day Disabled List
Casey Janssen P 15-Day Disabled List
Reed Johnson OF 15-Day Disabled List
Nate McLouth OF 15-Day Disabled List
Anthony Rendon 2B 15-Day Disabled List
Felipe Rivero P 15-Day Disabled List
Craig Stammen P 15-Day Disabled List

SAN DIEGO PADRES
Yonder Alonso 1B 15-Day Disabled List
Tim Federowicz C 60-Day Disabled List
Josh Johnson P 15-Day Disabled List
Cory Luebke P 60-Day Disabled List
Brandon Morrow P 15-Day Disabled List
Wil Myers 1B Day-to-Day (wrist)
Melvin Upton OF 15-Day Disabled List

Consensus Picks (Public Money line Bets)
Washington:65%
San Diego: 35%

Free MLB Pick

Zimmerman has been sharp ever since getting smoked for 7 runs in 2 1/3 at Fenway in his second start of the season reeling off 5 straight Q starts. He has only average numbers against the Padres’ lineup but he has had success against San Diego as a team with 5 Q starts in his last 6 against them. Despaigne will make his first start against Washington so he gets a small advantage for at least the first time through the lineup, but he has been hit hard in his last two outings one in relief and the other in a start allowing 12 runs on 14 hits in 6 2/3 innings. It must also be noted that he hasn’t pitched since the 7th. We’re going to toss out yesterday’s performance by the Nationals taking the stance that the two hour delay after initially getting underway through them off of their game. We’ll side with the team laying the extra money who is doing a much better job at the plate against a starter who doesn’t appear to be in top form.

Take the Washington Nationals -124‏