Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants Betting Picks & Predictions
The Washington Nationals will be looking to clinch the series win as they face the San Francisco Giants in the final game of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon at
Game outlook
The Washington Nationals will be looking to clinch the series win as they face the San Francisco Giants in the final game of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon at Oracle Park. Patrick Corbin will be starting for the Nationals, while Jordan Hicks will take the mound for the Giants. Washington has a strong track record against San Francisco, with an 8-2 record in their last 10 meetings. The Giants are the current betting favorites for the game. Please note that this preview was written before Tuesday's game was played.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nationals +163 | Giants -186
Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-125) | Giants -1.5 (+105)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 65%.
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are currently on a two-game winning streak and are looking to extend it with another win over the Giants to secure the series victory. The team is averaging four runs per game, with a .232 batting average (19th in the league), .317 on base percentage (16th), and .363 slugging percentage (19th). CJ Abrams leads the team with a .321 batting average, Joey Gallo has two home runs, and Lane Thomas leads with seven RBI. Washington's pitching has struggled, giving up five runs per game and ranking low in opponents' batting average (29th), ERA (24th), and WHIP (28th). Corbin had a tough outing in his last start and will need to improve for the team to win. The Nationals are currently ranked 21st in offense, 22nd in defense, and have a 4-6 record for the season, with a power ranking of 23.