Nationals vs. Padres Prediction and Odds - Aug 18, 2022

MLB action continues on Thursday at 9:40PM ET as the Washington Nationals square off with the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.

Yu Darvish (10-6, 3.40 ERA) will start on the mound for the Padres, while the Nationals will counter with Aníbal Sánchez (0-5, 7.20 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Nationals vs. Padres, plus game predictions and betting odds, are featured below.

Who will win Nationals vs. Padres?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Nationals-Padres MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Padres a 74% chance of defeating the Nationals.

More: Full Betting Guide for Nationals vs. Padres

Nationals vs. Padres Current Odds

• Run Line: Padres -1.5 (-170), Nationals +1.5 (+155)
• Moneyline: Padres -375, Nationals +350
• Total: Over/Under 8 (+100/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Padres are -1.5 favorites against the Nationals, with -170 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +155.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Padres at -375, which means you can risk $375 to win $100, for a total payout of $475, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +350, where you can bet $100 to profit $350, earning a total payout of $450, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Padres (-1.5) are a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8 runs is a 51% chance of going Over.

More: Predictions for Every MLB Game

Best Bets for Nationals vs. Padres

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ +155 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.4% edge)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +350 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.4% edge)
• Total: Over 8 @ +100 via Caesars Sportsbook (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Even though the Padres are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Nationals +1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Padres are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Nationals moneyline is the best option due to the 3.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Nationals vs. Padres Prediction

Use our interactive widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Washington vs. San Diego, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Nationals-Padres matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Nationals vs. Padres on Thursday August 18, 2022.

Best Sportsbook Promo for Nationals vs. Padres

Are you looking to bet on Washington vs. San Diego? Join FanDuel Sportsbook now and get your first bet risk free up to $1,000, which you can use on Thursday's Nationals-Padres game.

Simply click or tap on this exclusive FanDuel Sportsbook link and create a new account – it's easy and takes less than 2 minutes.

Then, make your first deposit and place a bet up to $1,000 on Nationals vs. Padres. If your bet doesn't win, FanDuel Sportsbook will refund it in site credit!

This offer is available to all new FanDuel Sportsbook users. How good is that!

Note: When you click or tap on a link on Dimers that goes to a third-party website that we have a commercial relationship with (such as a sportsbook), we may receive a referral fee. Thank you for supporting the partners who make Dimers possible.

Nationals vs. Padres 2022 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Padres and Nationals at PETCO Park is scheduled to begin at 9:40PM ET.

• Who: San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals
• Date: Thursday August 18, 2022
• Time: 9:40PM ET / 6:40PM PT
• Venue: PETCO Park

Looking to join an online sportsbook and start betting on MLB now? We've got access to the best available sign-up offers for each and every legal betting state.

What other MLB games are on today?

The Nationals and Padres aren't the only two MLB teams you can bet on. DimersBOT never stops and we've got picks and top bets for every single MLB matchup via our MLB Predictions page.

Not only do we provide with you quality predictions, but we also have recommended bets for the Run Line, Over/Under and Moneyline. Sound good? Check it out now!

Finally, Dimers' MLB Futures page is our in-house approach to determining who will win the 2022 World Series, with our data-led probabilities compared to the best odds on the market.