Nationals vs. Giants: Betting Preview for August 5

Published 5:24 am Monday, August 5, 2024

Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants (56-57) will visit C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (51-61) at Nationals Park on Monday, August 5, with a start time of 6:45 PM ET.

At -189, the Giants are listed as the moneyline favorites in this game against the Nationals (+155). This game has a total of 9.5 runs (over +100; under -120).

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Nationals vs. Giants Game Info

  • Date: Monday, August 5, 2024
  • Time: 6:45 PM ET
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Nationals Park
  • TV Channel: NBCS-BA
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Giants -189
  • Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +155
  • Over/Under: 9.5 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Nationals will hand the ball to Patrick Corbin (2-11) for his 23rd start of the season.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up 10 earned runs and allowed 13 hits in three innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • He has earned a quality start six times in 22 starts this season.
  • Corbin has made 19 starts of five or more innings in 22 chances this season, and averages 5.5 frames when he pitches.
  • He has one appearance this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 22 chances this season.

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Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Nationals have hit just 90 homers this season, which ranks last in the big leagues.
  • Washington ranks 26th in MLB with a team slugging percentage of just .372 this season.
  • The Nationals rank 15th in MLB with a .242 team batting average.
  • Washington ranks 18th in the majors with 475 total runs scored this season.
  • The Nationals have the 16th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.311).
  • The Nationals rank sixth in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 7.6 whiffs per contest.
  • Washington has pitched to a 4.40 ERA this season, which ranks 24th in baseball.
  • Washington has an 8.2 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 23rd in the majors.
  • Nationals pitchers have a 1.325 WHIP this season, 24th in the majors.

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