Nationals vs. Padres: MLB Prediction & Analysis

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Nationals vs. Padres MLB game on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Nationals
Riley Cornelio 2-2, 5.96 ERA
4
5
Petco Park
Padres
Casey Mize 5-9, 3.64 ERA
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE
Nationals
0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 4 7 0
Padres
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 X 5 6 0
Live Probabilities
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  • Nationals
    0%
  • Padres
    100%
Win Probability
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Last At Bat
Outs
Jacob Young flies out to deep right field to Fernando Tatis.
Quick Box Score
Nationals Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 J. Wood RF4000002.0000.000
2 A. Chaparro DH11111001.0005.000
3 D. Crews CF4020001.5001.500
4 C. Abrams SS3100011.0000.250
5 B. House 3B4012000.2500.750
6 D. Lile LF4000002.0000.000
7 Y. Morales 1B4111102.2501.250
8 J. Young PH1000000.0000.000
9 H. Ford C3000000.0000.000
Padres Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 F. Tatis RF3100011.0000.250
2 S. Song 2B0000000.0000.000
3 M. Machado 3B3222011.6671.417
4 T. France 1B4020000.5001.000
5 J. Merrill CF3001001.0000.000
6 L. Campusano DH4021001.5001.000
7 J. Bowen LF0000000.0000.000
8 X. Bogaerts SS2100010.0000.333
9 F. Fermin C1100021.0000.667

Nationals vs. Padres: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: MLB Tuesday

  • Teams: Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres
  • Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
  • Time: 9:40PM ET
  • Venue: Petco Park

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Nationals (+1.5, -127), Padres (-1.5, +127)
  • Moneyline: Nationals +174, Padres -178
  • Total (Over/Under): 8 runs (-105/-105)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Nationals: 37.6%
  • Padres: 62.4%

Dimers' predictive MLB model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Nationals a win probability of 37.6%, while the Padres have a win probability of 62.4%.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Padres are more likely to beat the Nationals in the MLB game at Petco Park on Tuesday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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