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Padres vs. Nationals Prediction: San Diego Predicted to Win Sunday's MLB Matchup [7/20/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Our expert prediction for Sunday's San Diego Padres vs Washington Nationals matchup.
The Washington Nationals will take on the San Diego Padres, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Nationals Park on Sunday, starting at 1:35PM ET.
The Nationals will send MacKenzie Gore (4-8, 3.02 ERA) to the mound, while the Padres have opted for Nick Pivetta (9-2, 2.88 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Padres as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Padres-Nationals game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Padres with a win probability of 51%, while the Nationals have 49%."
For expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Padres vs. Nationals predictions page.
Nationals vs. Padres Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's MLB matchup between the Padres and Nationals 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Padres a 51% chance of defeating the Nationals.
According to our model, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8 runs has a 51% chance of staying under.
Padres vs. Nationals Odds [7/20/2025]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Padres | Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+135) | +1.5 (-160) |
| Moneyline | -122 | +105 |
| Total | o8 (-108) | u8 (-109) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Padres vs. Nationals Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Padres vs. Nationals matchup is on the over/under.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best MLB picks and MLB best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Padres vs. Nationals Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's MLB matchup between the Nationals and Padres at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 1:35PM ET.
- Who: San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals
- Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025
- Time: 1:35PM ET/10:35AM PT
- Venue: Nationals Park
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Sunday's Padres vs. Nationals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Padres vs. Nationals picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Padres, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Nationals on Sunday.
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