MLB Game Preview - Giants underdogs vs Nationals at Washington

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July 3, 6:35 PM | GrassNationals Park

San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals Odds

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San Francisco pays a visit to Washington on Tuesday, hoping to shut down the Nationals bats in baseball action at Nationals Park.

The Nationals will turn to Jordan Zimmermann and his 4-6 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Giants send Tim Lincecum (3-8) to the hill.



View San Francisco vs Washington Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as +-135 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark. The total opened at 7 for those preferring over under wagers.

Power Rankings:
The Nationals - Giants odds would favor the Nationals if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Washington is rated No. 3 in the current National League Odds Shark poll, while San Francisco is at No. 5 in the National League.



How They Match Up:
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Giants rank No. 4 in the National League at 8.9 hits per game. That compares with Washington’s No. 8 ranking in that category.

Defensively, San Francisco features the National League's No. 14-rated defense on the road, allowing 5 runs per game. Washington, meanwhile, comes in at No. 13 in the National League at home, scoring 3.6 runs per game.

San Francisco was a 4-3 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Reds. They won as -148 favorites, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors. San Francisco got the job done in their last match in a 4-3 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday at AT&T Park behind starter Ryan Vogelsong .

The Nationals were an 8-4 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Braves. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Washington at +103 on the moneyline, while the total score (12) was good news for OVER bettors. The Nationals enjoyed an 8-4 victory at the expense of the Braves on Sunday, with Gio Gonzalez throwing 5 innings of 5-hit ball at Turner Field.


San Francisco Giants Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Cincinnati are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

Washington Nationals Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing San Francisco are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 7-3
After a win are 5-5


A few Giants at Nationals trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 8 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 13 of San Francisco's last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing San Francisco
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games


Next up:
San Francisco at Washington, Wednesday, July 4

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