Nationals vs Padres Prediction and MLB Tips - 21 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 20, 2025, 5:35PM | Published: Jul 19, 2025, 7:47PM
The Washington Nationals will face the San Diego Padres in MLB action at Nationals Park on Monday, commencing at 3:35am AEST.
MacKenzie Gore (4-8, 3.02 ERA) will get the ball for the Nationals, pitting him against Nick Pivetta (9-2, 2.88 ERA) for the Padres.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Nationals vs Padres game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Washington vs San Diego MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Padres a 51% chance of defeating the Nationals at Nationals Park.
Nationals vs Padres: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Nationals Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Nationals $2.05, Padres $1.80
- Line: Nationals +1.5 ($1.62), Padres -1.5 ($2.35)
- Total (Over/Under 8 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 $2.05 and the Padres at $1.80.
The Nationals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Padres, with odds of $1.62 available at TAB.
For the favourite Padres (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.35.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Nationals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Nationals vs Padres: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.05 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.62 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Nationals vs Padres predictions are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Padres have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our recommended option due to the 2.1% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Nationals vs Padres: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Washington vs San Diego game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Washington vs San Diego game.
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Nationals vs Padres: Essential Details
The match-up between the Nationals and Padres at Nationals Park is scheduled to begin at 3:35am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres
- Date: Monday 21 July 2025
- Time: 3:35am AEST
- Venue: Nationals Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs San Diego predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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