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Giants Look to Capitalize on Struggling Nationals in Saturday Showdown

In this Nationals at Giants prediction, the two teams, both currently out of playoff contention, will face off in game two of their series. The pitching matchup will showcase Brad Lord for the Nationals and Carsone Whisenhunt for the Giants. The game is set to start at 4:05 PM EST. Continue reading for more details on this matchup and tips to potentially enhance your betting success.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +136 | Giants -155
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-155) | Giants -1.5 (+135)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 61%.

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals are struggling and are currently at the bottom of the NL East standings, on track for another last-place finish in 2025. The team has undergone significant changes this season, including the firing of both the manager and general manager. It is expected that more changes will occur in the offseason as the team aims to return to its former competitive state, following their World Series win in 2019. The Nationals have recently lost several games, including a 6-0 defeat to the A's. The team will rely on Brad Lord, a reliever-turned-starter, in an upcoming game. Unfortunately, the Nationals are well out of the playoff race and can only disrupt the standings for other teams. Key players such as Josiah Gray, Trevor Williams, and Derek Law are currently unavailable due to injuries.

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants made a blockbuster deal in June to acquire Rafael Devers from the Red Sox in hopes of securing a playoff berth or even a division title. However, things didn't go as planned and the team became sellers at the Trade Deadline. Despite this, they are still within reach of a wildcard spot and have won two straight games heading into Friday night's series opener. The Giants won three of their last four games, including a 4-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Wednesday night. Dominic Smith's ninth-inning double broke open a 2-2 tie, leading the Giants to their second straight win. The Giants are one game over .500 and will need a strong finish to stay in the playoff race. Young lefty Carson Whisenhunt will make his third career start on Saturday with a 1-0 record, 4.35 ERA, and 1.16 WHIP. Despite allowing 8 hits in 10.1 innings, including two home runs, the 24-year-old has walked four and struck out seven. The Giants are 1-1 in his two starts this season. Key injuries include RP Cole Waites and SP Ethan Small being out.

San Francisco Giants Poised for Victory Against Struggling Washington Nationals

The San Francisco Giants remain in contention for a wildcard spot in the competitive NL playoff race. To secure a postseason berth, they must focus on stringing together series victories and avoiding any setbacks against lower-ranked teams such as the Washington Nationals. Pitcher Whisenhunt has shown promise in his two outings this season, consistently pitching deep into the games. On the other hand, the Nationals are in a downward spiral, having lost three of their last four matchups. Starter Lord has struggled on the road this year, maintaining a winless record and a 4.15 ERA in five road starts out of 14 appearances. Additionally, the Nationals have a poor record of 14-34 in daytime games this season. The Giants are poised to capitalize on this opportunity and are favored to secure a victory on Saturday. Bet on the Giants to win.

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