Nationals vs. Giants: Betting Preview for August 7

Published 5:24 am Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants (57-58) will match up against C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (52-62) at Nationals Park on Wednesday, August 7. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 PM ET.

At -159, the Giants are the moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Nationals (+135). This game has a total of 8 runs (over -105; under -115).

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Nationals vs. Giants Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
  • Time: 6:45 PM ET
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Nationals Park
  • TV Channel: MASN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Giants -159
  • Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +135
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Nationals’ Jake Irvin (8-9) will make his 24th start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Friday, when he threw 5 2/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, giving up four earned runs while allowing six hits.
  • He has 13 quality starts in 23 chances this season.
  • Irvin has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • In 23 appearances this season, he has finished five without allowing an earned run.

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Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Nationals’ 93 home runs rank last in MLB this season.
  • Washington ranks 24th in the majors with a .376 team slugging percentage.
  • The Nationals’ .243 batting average ranks 15th in the league this season.
  • Washington has scored the 16th-most runs in the majors this season with 487 (4.3 per game).
  • The Nationals have an on-base percentage of .312 this season, which ranks 15th in the league.
  • The Nationals are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking sixth with an average of 7.6 strikeouts per game.
  • Washington has pitched to a 4.39 ERA this season, which ranks 24th in baseball.
  • Washington strikes out 8.2 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 23rd in MLB.
  • The Nationals rank 24th in MLB with a combined 1.322 WHIP this season.

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