Padres vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 26 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 25, 2025, 8:10PM | Published: Jun 25, 2025, 12:30AM
The San Diego Padres will take on the Washington Nationals in MLB action at PETCO Park on Thursday, starting at 6:10am AEST.
Nick Pivetta (7-2, 3.64 ERA) will start for the Padres, up against MacKenzie Gore (3-7, 3.19 ERA) for the Nationals.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Padres vs Nationals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's San Diego vs Washington MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Padres a 55% chance of defeating the Nationals at PETCO Park.
Padres vs Nationals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at PETCO Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Padres $1.74, Nationals $2.15
- Line: Padres -1.5 ($2.60), Nationals +1.5 ($1.53)
- Total (Over/Under 7 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 Padres at $1.74 and the Nationals at $2.15.
The Padres are 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $2.60 available at TAB.
For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.53.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7 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 65% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Padres vs Nationals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.15 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.53 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7 at $1.91 with TAB
These Padres vs Nationals betting tips are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to bring 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 edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Padres vs Nationals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the San Diego vs Washington game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the San Diego vs Washington match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Padres vs Nationals: Essential Details
The match-up between the Padres and Nationals at PETCO Park is scheduled to commence at 6:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: San Diego Padres vs Washington Nationals
- Date: Thursday 26 June 2025
- Time: 6:10am AEST
- Venue: PETCO Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our San Diego vs Washington predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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