Padres-Nationals Odds Preview

The San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Nationals Park. The Padres will trot Tim Stauffer out to the mound in this one. Righthander Stauffer has a 0-1 record and a 2.08 ERA this season. The Nationals will counter Stauffer with J.D. Martin. righthander Martin has a 11.25 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Padres scored twice in less than one inning of relief, as they defeated the Nationals 6-2 on Friday. The Padres won the game as +105 underdogs, while the eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5). Luis Rodriguez led the Padres with a solo home run and three RBIs. Mat Latos tossed 5 2-3 innings for the win, allowing five hits and two runs. Cristian Guzman homered in a losing effort for the Nationals, who were -115 favorites. Garrett Mock gave up nine hits and five runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss. Current streak: Washington has lost 2 straight games. Team records: San Diego: 38-59 SU Washington: 28-68 SU San Diego most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Washington are 6-4 After playing Washington are 7-3 After a win are 2-8 Washington most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing San Diego are 3-7 After playing San Diego are 3-7 After a loss are 2-8 A few trends to consider: San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington San Diego is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Washington is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home Washington is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego Next up: Washington home to San Diego, Sunday, July 26