Washington Nationals vs
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San Francisco Giants Poised to Dominate Washington Nationals in Final Game of Series

The Washington Nationals (45-70) will be facing off against the San Francisco Giants (59-57) in the final game of their three-game series at Oracle Park on Sunday afternoon. The Nationals will be looking to avoid their fourth consecutive series loss, with MacKenzie Gore (4-12, 4.29 ERA) getting the start. The Giants, led by Justin Verlander (1-8, 4.29 ERA), will be aiming to continue their recent success against Washington, with a 7-3 record in their last 10 matchups. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Nationals vs. Giants prediction. Please note that this preview was written before Saturday's game was played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +118 | Giants -132
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-180) | Giants -1.5 (+157)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 57%.

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals have struggled over the past week, losing eight of their last nine games and currently sitting at the bottom of the NL East standings. They are three games behind the fourth-placed Braves and will aim to cut into Atlanta's lead with a win on Sunday. Washington's offensive statistics rank in the bottom third of the league, with average runs per game, batting average, on base percentage, and slugging percentage. CJ Abrams leads the team in batting average, while James Wood leads in home runs and RBI. Defensively, the Nationals are giving up a high number of runs per game, with opponents hitting well against them. Pitcher Gore had a rough outing in his last start, giving up multiple hits and runs. He will look to improve in his upcoming game against San Francisco.

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants have had a successful week, winning five of their last seven games and currently ranking third in the NL West standings. They are five games behind the second-placed Padres and will aim to secure their third consecutive series win in their upcoming game on Sunday. The team averages 4.19 runs per game, with a batting average of .234 (25th in the league), an on-base percentage of .312 (21st), and a slugging percentage of .378 (26th). Heliot Ramos leads the team with a .271 batting average, while Willy Adames leads in home runs (18) and RBI (61). The Giants give up an average of 4.01 runs per game (eighth in the league), with opponents batting .241 against them (15th). Their ERA is 3.62 (third) and their WHIP is 1.27 (16th). In his last start, Verlander allowed three hits and one run in five innings, resulting in a 5-4 loss to Pittsburgh. Verlander holds a 5-0 record with a 2.08 ERA in five games against Washington.

San Francisco Giants Poised to Dominate Washington Nationals in Upcoming Game

The San Francisco Giants have emerged as the stronger team in this matchup, having secured victories in five of their last seven games, compared to the Washington Nationals who have suffered losses in seven of their last eight games. With Giants pitcher Gore struggling on the mound, giving up 15 runs in his last three starts, the Nationals may face challenges in slowing down their offense. Conversely, Nationals pitcher Verlander has been performing well, allowing only two runs in his last three starts, but may struggle against the Giants, who boast the fourth-best bullpen in the league. For these reasons, it is advisable to consider taking the San Francisco Giants on the run line in this upcoming game.

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