Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants Prediction

Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants
Date: Wednesday, May 10th, 3:45 ET
Location: Oracle Park
TV: NSPB
Money Line: Nationals +131/Giants -156 (Why pay more for odds? Start saving at BAS TODAY!)
Total Line: 9

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the San Francisco Giants and the Nationals on Wednesday, May 10th at Oracle Park. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Nationals vs. Giants Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Washington Nationals: 15-21 SU / OU 15-20 / Runline 22-14
San Francisco Giants: 16-19 SU / OU 16-17 / Runline 16-19

With an overall record of 15-21, the Nationals are in 5th place in the NL East, trailing by 10 games. Over their last ten games, they are above .500 at 6-4. On the road, the Nationals have a mark of 9-9 while going 6-12 at home. Their overall series mark stands at 3-7.

• The Nationals have covered the runline in 61.1% of their games and have an average run margin of -0.7
• The Nationals have been favored in 0.0% of their games and have runline records of 8-10 and 14-4 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Nationals have an over/under record of just 15-20.

So far this season, the Giants have an overall record of 16-19, putting them 4th in the NL West. Currently, they are five games out in the division. Across their last ten games, they are an even 5-5. On the road, they have gone 6-10 and 10-9 at home. The team’s series record is 4-6.

• The Giants have covered the runline in 45.7% of their games and have an average run margin of -0.5
• The Giants have been favored in 40.0% of their games and have runline records of 9-10 and 7-9 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Giants have an over/under record of just 16-17.

Pitching Matchup

With an overall record of 2-5, the Nationals will give Josiah Gray the start. His ERA stands at 3.03 with a K/9 figure of 1.0 after making seven appearances. Additionally, he has a FIP of 4.43 and an OBP of .319.

Having allowed three runs on seven hits in five innings against the Diamondbacks, Josiah Gray is coming off a game that resulted in a loss for the Nationals.

With an overall record of 1-1, the Giants will give Sean Manaea the start. His ERA stands at 7.33 with a K/9 figure of 1.2 after making seven appearances. Additionally, he has a FIP of 6.43 and an OBP of .380.

Sean Manaea’s most recent appearance ended with him allowing four runs allowed on six hits to the Brewers. For the game, Manaea picked up the win as the Giants won by a score of 6-4.

Nationals vs. Giants Offense Outlook

With 36 games under their belt, the Nationals are ranked 27th in the league at 3.8 runs per game. Washington has gone deep 22 times, ranking them 29th in home runs. Their overall batting average is .256, .254 on the road, and .243 at home.

Washington Nationals Top Bats

Washington Nationals Top Hitters: Last Five Games

This season, the Giants have proven to be one of the top home run hitting teams in baseball, with 56 home runs in total (4th). Currently, they are averaging 4.4 runs per game and have a collective batting average of .242. The team’s slugging percentage is .387 at home and .433 on the road.

San Francisco Giants Top Bats

San Francisco Giants Top Hitters: Last Five Games

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