Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres Prediction and Betting Odds. The 21-17 Washington Nationals are set to take on the 19-19 San Diego Padres at Petco Park, San Diego, California today May 17, 2015, first pitch is scheduled 4:10 PM

Wagering Odds
Moneylines: Nationals -124 / Padres +114
O/U: 7.5 runs

Pitching Match Up
Washington: Stephen Strasburg (2-4, 6.06 ERA)
San Diego: Ian Kennedy (2-2, 5.92 ERA)

In their last games: In Game 3 of this 4 game series yesterday the Nationals beat the Padres 4-1.

The Nationals go into San Diego for the 4th game of a 4 game series. The 2-4 Stephen Strasburg goes for the Nationals and the 202 Ian Kennedy goes for the Padres. The Nationals open as the road favorite at -124 with a line sitting at 7,5 runs. After a slow start the Nationals are back on track 4 games over .500 and they have won 4 of their last 5 games and 8 of their last 10. They are only ½ game back of the New York Mets in the NL East. Washington ranks 4th in the Majors in runs scored and 12th in team ERA. Nationals’ slugger Bryce Harper ranks 1st in the NL in HR and 2nd in RBI. After winning 2 straight the Padres have dropped their last 2 games. They are in 3rd place in the NL West 5 games back of the L.A. Dodgers. While their offense has been solid on the season ranking 6th in runs scored they only rank 24th in team ERA.

Here are some additional handicapping angles to ponder:

The Nationals are 9-4 in their last 13 games against the Padres.

The Nationals are 11-5 in their last 16 games against the Padres in San Diego.

The Padres won the first game of this series and the Nationals have won the last 2 games.

This season the Padres are 10-9 at home and the Nationals are 11-11 on the road.

Washington at San Diego Key Betting Trends

WASH is 8-2 in their last 10 overall.
WASH is 9-3 in their last 12 road games.
WASH has an Over record of 5-1 in their last 6 road games.
SD is 39-19 in their last 58 home games.
SD is 3-8 in their last 11 games as an underdog.
SD has an Over record of 7-2 in their last 9 home games.

Key Player Injuries

WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Erik Davis P 60-Day Disabled List
Doug Fister P 15-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
Jayson Werth OF Day-to-Day (wrist)

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: 56%
San Diego: 44%

Free MLB Pick

Stephen Strasburg has lost 2 straight starts and in his last one he was tagged up giving up 8 earned runs in only 3 innings of work in a 14-6 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has won 3 straight starts facing the Padres where he has an ERA of 2.14. However, the Nationals are only 2-6 in Strasburg’s last 8 starts overall and 2-5 in their last 7 games with him on the hill where they are the favorite. In his last 4 starts against the Padres the total has gone Over every time. San Diego starter Ian Kennedy won his first 2 starts this month, but in his last outing he gave up 5 earned runs, as well as 2 HR, in 4 innings in a 11-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners. In his last 5 starts against the Nationals he is 3-1 with an ERA of 1.54. The Padres are 10-4 in Kennedy’s last 14 home starts.

The Padres have been solid since last season at home with Kennedy on the hill, but facing a hot Nationals’ team they will take the loss tonight. Harper, who is hitting over .400 against the Padres in his career, will lead the offense that has scored 14 runs in the last 2 games to a win today in San Diego.

Take the NATIONALS