Nationals vs. Padres Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - May 23

Tuesday's contest at Nationals Park has the Washington Nationals (20-27) taking on the San Diego Padres (21-26) at 7:05 PM ET (on May 23). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 5-3 victory for the Nationals, so expect a tight matchup.

The Padres will give the nod to Yu Darvish (2-3) versus the Nationals and MacKenzie Gore (3-3).

Nationals vs. Padres Game Info & Odds

• When: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
• Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
• How to Watch on TV: MASN2
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!

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Nationals vs. Padres Score Prediction

Our prediction for this game is Nationals 5, Padres 4.

Total Prediction for Nationals vs. Padres

• Total Prediction: Under 8 runs

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Nationals Performance Insights

• In seven games as the underdog over the last 10 matchups, the Nationals have a record of 2-5.
• In its previous 10 games with a total, Washington and its opponents have combined to exceed the over/under on six occasions.
• The previous 10 Nationals matchups have not had a spread posted by oddsmakers.
• The Nationals have been victorious in 17, or 39.5%, of the 43 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
• This season, Washington has been victorious 12 times in 27 chances when named as an underdog of at least +130 or worse on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 43.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
• Averaging 4.1 runs per game (193 total), Washington is the 24th-highest scoring team in baseball.
• The Nationals have the 19th-ranked ERA (4.35) in the majors this season.

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