Washington Nationals take on the San Francisco Giants with Odds and Betting Pick

AT&T Park hosts an MLB battle between the San Francisco Giants and the visiting Washington Nationals on Friday.

Max Scherzer, with a record of 11-8 on the season, gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, while the San Francisco Giants trot Matt Cain to the mound in this one. He is 2-3 so far in 2015.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Washington Nationals listed as favorites of -145 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 7, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.5-3.6 win for the Giants on Friday. 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

The San Francisco Giants sport a record of 61-53 heading into this matchup, while the Washington Nationals sit at 58-56 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Francisco vs Washington injuries news.

The San Francisco Giants sit at No. 6 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Washington Nationals sit at No. 16 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, San Francisco owns the No. 3 ranking for hits at 9.29 per game. By contrast, the Washington Nationals are rated No. 22 in the same category at 8.33 per game.

Comparing defensive stats, Washington owns the No. 13-rated road mark, allowing 4.22 runs per game on the highway. San Francisco, on the other hand, rates No. 26 in scoring at home.