San Francisco Giants Open as Moneyline Underdog vs the Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals get a visit from the San Francisco Giants in MLB baseball betting action on Friday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.

Washington hands the ball to starter Edwin Jackson in this one and he'll try to improve on his 2-2 mark on the year. San Francisco counters with Chris Stratton, who will try to quiet the fans and the Nationals bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Washington Nationals were listed as -170 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 10 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Nationals to win this game 4.9-3.5. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Washington (68-45) will face the 46-70 Giants in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs San Francisco injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 13-ranked Washington Nationals and the No. 14-rated San Francisco Giants in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, Washington owns the No. 2 ranking for hits at 9.52 per game. By contrast, the San Francisco Giants are rated No. 19 in the same category at 8.52 per game.

Defensively, San Francisco features the No. 29-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.6 runs per game. Washington, meanwhile, comes in at No. 5 at home, scoring 5.51 runs per game.