NL West · 2026

San Diego Padres

46-48 · 3rd in NL West · 14.5 GB · L2

The Ninjas' October odds

Make playoffs

4%

Win division

0%

top seed 0%

Win World Series

0%

Proj wins

77

of 162

The Ninjas' read

Run diff

-45

366 RS / 411 RA

Pythag record

42-52

45% deserved

Luck

+4.0

W vs Pythag

Proj wins

79

of 162

At 46-48 with a -45 run differential, the Padres are on pace for about 79 wins. By Pythagorean expectation — the record their run scoring and prevention actually justify — they're 4.0 wins luckier than its runs. Run differential is the single best predictor of future record, so it's the number to watch as the season plays out.

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