Nationals vs Padres Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 19, 2025, 11:51PM | Published: Jul 18, 2025, 6:47PM
The Washington Nationals will face the San Diego Padres in MLB action at Nationals Park on Sunday, beginning at 8:45am AEST.
Mitchell Parker (5-10, 5.12 ERA) will start for the Nationals, pitting him against Yu Darvish (0-1, 6.48 ERA) for the Padres.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Nationals vs Padres game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Washington vs San Diego MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Padres a 53% chance of winning against the Nationals at Nationals Park.
Nationals vs Padres: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Nationals Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Nationals $2.15, Padres $1.74
- Line: Nationals +1.5 ($1.67), Padres -1.5 ($2.25)
- Total (Over/Under 9 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Nationals at $2.15 and the Padres at $1.74.
The Nationals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Padres, with odds of $1.67 available at TAB.
For the favourite Padres (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.25.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Nationals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Nationals vs Padres: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.15 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.67 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Nationals vs Padres best bets are based on detailed modelling and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Padres have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our preferred option because of the 1.8% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Nationals vs Padres: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Washington vs San Diego game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Washington vs San Diego game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Nationals vs Padres: Essential Details
The match-up between the Nationals and Padres at Nationals Park is scheduled to begin at 8:45am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres
- Date: Sunday 20 July 2025
- Time: 8:45am AEST
- Venue: Nationals Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs San Diego predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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