The Washington Nationals will look to pick up a road win when they take on the Giants in San Francisco at AT&T Park on Sunday in MLB baseball betting odds action.
Joe Ross gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Washington Nationals on Sunday; he's 3-4 on the season. The San Francisco Giants, meanwhile, will counter with Madison Bumgarner, who will be looking to improve on his 13-6 mark.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the San Francisco Giants in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -171 at Sportsbook for Sunday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 7 at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 6.1-3.5 win for the Giants. 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
62-53 San Francisco battles the Nationals, currently with a 58-57 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Francisco vs Washington injuries news.
The San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals odds would favor the Giants if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. San Francisco is rated No. 6 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Washington is at No. 16.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits San Francisco Giants No. 7-rated offense, averaging 4.41 runs per game, against a Washington Nationals defense that ranks No. 13 at 4.02 in runs allowed per game. The San Francisco Giants have averaged 9.35 hits per game so far, more than Washington Nationals batters have averaged on the year (8.34 hits per game).
San Francisco owns the No. 8 defense, allowing 4.41 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Washington's No. 13-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Nationals were saddled with a loss last time out in G Gonzalez's start, as they lost 12-6 against San Francisco on Saturday at AT&T Park.
- Washington is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Washington is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Washington is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
- San Francisco is 3-5-1 SU in its last 9 games
- San Francisco is 11-2-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
- San Francisco is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
- San Francisco is 4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at Colorado, Tuesday, August 18th
San Francisco at St. Louis, Monday, August 17th
