Friday, May 15, 2015

Petco Park

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Probable Pitchers: Jordan Zimmermann (2-2) vs. Odrisamer Despaigne (2-1)

The Washington Nationals head to Petco Park on Friday to take on the San Diego Padres. The probable starters are Jordan Zimmermann for the Nationals and Odrisamer Despaigne for the Padres. The opening line has Washington at -113 and San Diego at +103. The over/under for this matchup is 6.5. So far this season Washington is 22-12 against the over/under while the Padres are 21-13.

The Nationals come into this game with a 19-16 record, including 9-10 on the road. Jordan Zimmermann has a 2-2 record and an earned run average of 4.20. He's given up 46 hits in 40.2 innings pitched so far and Washington is currently averaging 5.0 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .256, good for 13th in the league. They also rank 11th in the league in on base percentage at .324 with Bryce Harper leading the way at .444.

The Padres overall record is 18-17 and they are 9-7 at home. Odrisamer Despaigne is currently 2-1 with an ERA of 5.13. He's pitched 26.1 innings thus far and given up 22 hits. San Diego has averaged 6.3 runs in his starts this year. The Padres are 21st in the league in team ERA at 4.22 and 19th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 8.84. They come into this game batting .252 as a team with an OBP of .311, good for 22nd in the league.

Washington Nationals Betting Trends

The Washington Nationals are 22-12 against the over/under

The Washington Nationals are 15-20 against the run line

San Diego Padres Betting Trends

The San Diego Padres are 21-13 against the over/under

The San Diego Padres are 16-19 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Washington Nationals

04/30/15 LF Reed Johnson Calf 15-day DL (4/29)
04/15/15 P Craig Stammen Forearm 15-day DL (4/14)
04/06/15 3B Anthony Rendon Knee 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Casey Janssen Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Erik Davis Elbow 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 LF Nate McLouth Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27)

San Diego Padres

05/13/15 CF Wil Myers Wrist "?" Friday vs Washington
05/09/15 1B Yonder Alonso Shoulder 15-day DL (5/8)
05/06/15 P Brandon Morrow Shoulder 15-day DL (5/3)
04/06/15 P Cory Luebke Elbow 60-day DL (4/4)
04/06/15 P Josh Johnson Elbow 15-day DL (4/4)
04/04/15 CF Melvin Upton Jr. Foot 15-day DL (3/27)
04/04/15 C Tim Federowicz Knee 60-day DL (3/26)

Tony's Pick: Take the Nationals

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