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San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: August 7, 2024 at 6:45 PM ET

Venue: Nationals Park — Washington, District of Columbia

Article updated Aug 6, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The San Francisco Giants will face off against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park for game three of their series. The Giants currently hold a 57-58 record and are in

Game outlook

The San Francisco Giants will face off against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park for game three of their series. The Giants currently hold a 57-58 record and are in fourth place in the National League West, while the Nationals sit in fourth place in the National League East with a record of 52-62. The Nationals have a season record of 3-2 against the Giants. The game is set to start at 6:45 p.m. EST, with Blake Snell starting as pitcher for the Giants and Jake Irvin starting for the Nationals. San Francisco is favored to win, with the opening line at -154 and the current line at -158.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Giants -158 | Nationals +142

Spread: Giants -1.5 (+105) | Nationals +1.5 (-123)

Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 61%.

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants faced a tough loss against the Washington Nationals, with a final score of 5-11. Despite this setback, the Giants have been performing well recently, with only three losses in their last eleven games. They are aiming for a road series win after successfully defeating the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 in their previous series. The team currently holds a 3-2 road record on their seven-game road trip. The loss against the Nationals was particularly challenging, as the Giants had a strong start with two homeruns in the first inning. However, the Nationals were able to respond and eventually secure the win. The Giants' pitching staff struggled during the game, highlighting their 22nd ranking in the league in ERA. Left-handed pitcher Blake Snell will be starting in the upcoming game, with a record of 1-3 and 4.29 ERA this season. The Giants are currently ranked 15th in offense, 19th in defense, and have a season record of 65-97.

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Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals secured a victory against the San Francisco Giants with a score of 11-5, continuing their homestand with a record of 3-2. The team aims to secure two more wins to win a four-game series, a feat they have not accomplished since June 9th against the Atlanta Braves. Despite a rocky start, Nationals' pitcher MacKenzie Gore bounced back after allowing four runs in the first inning, ultimately pitching five innings and recording a win. The team's offense performed well, scoring eleven runs, but it may be attributed to the Giants' pitching struggles rather than the Nationals' offensive prowess. Washington ranks 15th in batting average and 16th in runs this season, facing challenges in their pitching, ranking 24th in ERA and 22nd in strikeouts. Pitching for the Nationals is right-handed pitcher Jake Irvin with an 8-9 record and an ERA of 3.56. The Nationals have a power ranking of 28 and are ranked 19th for offense and 24th for defense, with an overall record of 77-85. San Francisco went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Washington.

Washington Nationals Poised to Upset San Francisco Giants as Home Underdogs

The San Francisco Giants have struggled as favorites in their recent matchups against the Nationals on the road, holding a 1-4 record. Pitcher Blake Snell has had moderate success against the Nationals, allowing 3 runs on 3 hits in his career. On the other hand, Jake Irvin has been dominant, boasting a 2-0 record with 14 strikeouts and a 2.08 ERA in two appearances against the Giants. Additionally, the Giants have a .212 batting average in their last 10 games against right-handed pitchers on the road, while the Nationals have a .278 batting average in their last 10 games against left-handed pitchers at home. Considering these factors, I believe there is value in betting on the Washington Nationals as a home underdog. Therefore, I am choosing to place my bet on the Washington Nationals to win on the money line.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Giants vs Nationals archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Giants vs Nationals matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · San Francisco Giants-154 → -158Moved
  • Moneyline · Washington Nationals+141 → +143Moved
  • Spread · San Francisco Giants+1.5 (+113) → -1.5 (+104)Moved
  • Spread · Washington Nationals+1.5 (-125) → +1.5 (-121)Moved
  • Total · Over8 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

San Francisco Giants
65-97 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Washington Nationals
77-85 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-08-07T02:35:29.141Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-08-06San Francisco Giants 5 · Washington Nationals 11
  • 2024-08-05San Francisco Giants 4 · Washington Nationals 1
Final result

Matchup pick recap

San Francisco Giants defeated Washington Nationals 7-4

San Francisco Giants defeated Washington Nationals 7-4 on August 7, 2024, a 3-run decision in the series. San Francisco Giants' strongest period was the 5th inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded San Francisco Giants -1.5 (+104) spread, San Francisco Giants covered, while the 11 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 7.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • JamescashiolaMoneyline · San Francisco Giants +141Win
  • MackintoshMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -154Win
  • BillywatersMoneyline · San Francisco Giants +141Win
  • KingjamesMoneyline · San Francisco Giants +141Win
  • MookiebetsTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • Josh720Moneyline · San Francisco Giants -154Win
  • 1707662905Moneyline · San Francisco Giants -154Win
  • DawhizMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -154Win
  • SwamipicksTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • SwamipicksMoneyline · Washington Nationals +141Loss
  • ThinkmakegrowTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • DtownsendMoneyline · Washington Nationals +138Loss
  • PurplebloodTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • Teddy718Moneyline · San Francisco Giants -155Win
  • CoversMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -155Win
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  • DerekFisherTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • Fisher49Moneyline · Washington Nationals +142Loss
  • MtgoldsteinMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -158Win
  • BluedevilTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • Hustle$Total · Under 8 (-110)Loss
  • BadmanMoneyline · Washington Nationals +142Loss
  • KryptonMoneyline · San Francisco Giants -158Win
  • BookieslayerTotal · Over 7.5 (-110)Win
  • Steve512Moneyline · San Francisco Giants -159Win
  • Mickey619Moneyline · San Francisco Giants -159Win