The three-game series between the Washington Nationals and San Francisco Giants has received plenty of attention thanks to a bench-clearing brawl in Game 1. Though the two teams went OVER in Game 2, the UNDER is still the prevailing theme of the rivalry, with the Nats and Giants failing to top the closing total in nine of their past 11 meetings.
- Daniel Murphy is 4-for-22 in his career against Matt Cain.
- The total has gone UNDER in 13 of the Giants' last 17 games as home underdogs.
- The Nationals are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games on the road with Max Scherzer as the starting pitcher.
Adding to the potential UNDER streak continuing is an underrated pitching duel. The Nationals, who aim for the sweep Wednesday, will send Max Scherzer to the bump. The Nationals ace has been dealing during the month of May, with a 2.60 ERA and a 49/9 K/BB ratio. Plus, Scherzer is coming off his best outing of the season in which he allowed just one run while recording 13 K’s in 8.2 innings.
The Giants will counter with the unappreciated Matt Cain. The 12-year veteran has been near untouchable at AT&T Park this season with a 1.21 ERA at home. However, Cain has struggled to register wins with the Giants bats giving him one run or less of support in six of his 10 starts.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Washington Nationals were -179 moneyline favorites in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 7.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.8-2.9 win for the Nationals on Wednesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
San Francisco (22-32) will face the 32-19 Nationals in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Francisco vs Washington injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 18 (San Francisco Giants) and the No. 15 (Washington Nationals) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Washington Nationals rank No. 1 at 9.63 hits per game. That compares with the San Francisco Giants No. 28 ranking in that category.
Defensively, Washington features the No. 19-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.92 runs per game. San Francisco, meanwhile, comes in at No. 29 at home, scoring 3.31 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Nationals enjoyed a 6-3 victory at the expense of the Giants on Tuesday, with G Gonzalez throwing 6.1 innings of 8-hit ball at AT&T Park.
- Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
- Washington is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
- San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- San Francisco is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
- San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at Oakland, Friday, June 2nd
San Francisco at Philadelphia, Friday, June 2nd
