The market's verdict

The betting market closed with San Diego Padres at 1.68 — an implied 58% chance. Washington Nationals upset it.

• San Diego Padres: opened 1.62, closed 1.68 (58%)
• Washington Nationals: opened 2.37, closed 2.29 (42%)

Washington Nationals — recent form

• 2026-09-19Washington Nationals 8-5 St. Louis Cardinals
• 2026-09-19Washington Nationals 9-1 St. Louis Cardinals
• 2026-09-16Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 Washington Nationals
• 2026-09-15Philadelphia Phillies 3-6 Washington Nationals
• 2026-09-13Los Angeles Angels 4-6 Washington Nationals

San Diego Padres — recent form

• 2026-09-20San Diego Padres 1-8 Chicago White Sox
• 2026-09-19San Diego Padres 1-3 Chicago White Sox
• 2026-09-18San Diego Padres 11-8 Chicago White Sox
• 2026-09-17San Diego Padres 1-3 Chicago White Sox
• 2026-09-16San Diego Padres 1-5 Toronto Blue Jays