| MATCHUP | San Diego Padres | Washington Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 32-25 | 30-29 |
| Spread | -1.5 119 | +1.5 -143 |
| Moneyline | -136 | +113 |
| Total | Over 9 (-112) | Under 9 (-108) |
| Where | Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia | |
| When | Sunday, May 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:35 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
San Diego Padres Betting Preview
The San Diego Padres enter Sunday’s contest with a 32–25 overall record (2nd in the National League West) and a 16–9 mark on the road. The Padres offense has struggled to find consistency this season. San Diego has compiled 225 runs scored (25th in MLB), 78 doubles, 60 home runs and a .218 team batting average which ranks 30th in Major League Baseball.The Padres arrive at tomorrow’s game in below average form. San Diego has lost five of the team’s last six games played this season, including a 3-0 shutout loss to the Philadelphia Phillies three days ago.
San Diego will turn to right hander Griffin Canning in this contest. In five starts made this season, Canning has compiled an 0–3 win loss record, a 7.54 ERA, a 1.54 WHIP and 24 strikeouts, while allowing 22 hits and 13 walks in 22.2 innings pitched. Canning will look to rebound from his recent poor performances on the mound in tomorrow’s matchup with the Washington Nationals.
The Padres lineup features outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. and designated hitter Miguel Andujar. Tatis Jr. has compiled a .271 batting average, 1 home run, 18 RBIs, 14 stolen bases and a .670 OPS. Miguel Anduhar has tallied a .260 batting average, 5 home runs, 17 RBIs and a .738 OPS.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals enter Sunday afternoon’s matchup with a 30–29 overall record (3rd in the National League East) and an 11–17 mark at home. Washington arrives at this contest in good form. The Nationals have won five of the team’s last seven games played this season, including a dominant 10–2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians earlier this week.Washington will start right hander Zack Littell in tomorrow’s game. In seven starts made this season, Littell has compiled a 4–4 record, a 5.23 ERA, a 1.39 WHIP and 30 strikeouts, while allowing 57 hits and 17 walks in 53.1 innings pitched.
Shifting our focus to the Washington offense, the Nationals lineup features shortstop CJ Abrams and outfielder James Wood. Abrams will enter this contest with a .290 batting average, 12 home runs, 47 RBIs (2nd in MLB) and a .928 OPS which ranks eighth in Major League Baseball. James Wood has tallied a .271 batting average, 15 home runs (7th in MLB) and a .948 OPS (5th in MLB).
Why the San Diego Padres will win.
• Offensive balance. Miguel Andujar and Fernando Tatis Jr. lead the San Diego Padres lineup.• Enhanced motivation. The San Diego Padres have lost five of the team’s last six games played this season.
Why the Washington Nationals will win.
• Home field advantage. The Nationals have played competitive baseball at Nationals Park this season.• Quality starting pitching. Zack Littell has compiled a 4-4 record, a 5.23 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 53.1 innings pitched.
• Offensive stability. CJ Abrams and James Wood provide the Washington lineup with consistent production.