Predictions for Giants vs. Nationals: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 8

Thursday’s contest between the Washington Nationals (52-63) and the San Francisco Giants (58-58) at Nationals Park has a good chance to be a tight matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 6-5, with the Nationals securing the victory. First pitch is at 12:05 PM ET on August 8.

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Giants vs. Nationals Matchup Info

• When: Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 12:05 PM ET
• Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
• How to Watch on TV: MASN
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Giants vs. Nationals Predictions

• Score Prediction: Nationals 6, Giants 5
• Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs

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Giants vs. Nationals Betting Lines

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Giants Betting Insights

• San Francisco has won 31, or 55.4%, of the 56 contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year.
• This year, the Giants have won 27 of 46 games when listed as at least -122 or better on the moneyline.
• San Francisco and its opponents have gone over in 60 of 115 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
• The Giants had a 7-2 record in the nine games they were a moneyline favorite over their last 15 matchups.
• Over its past 15 matchups — all had a set run total — San Francisco and its opponents combined to hit the over on the total eight times.

Nationals Betting Insights

• Washington has won 43.3% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (42-55).
• The Nationals are 36-49 (winning 42.4% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +102 or longer.
• In the 115 games oddsmakers have set an over/under for Washington, it has combined with opponents to go over the total 58 times (58-52-5).
• In 13 games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Nationals have a record of 5-8.
• When it comes to hitting the over, Washington and its opponents are 10-5-0 in its past 15 games with a total.

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Giants vs. Nationals Probable Pitchers

Giants’ Starting Pitcher: Kyle Harrison

• The 22-year-old has an ERA of 4.09, a 2.76 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.303 in 19 games this season.
• Kyle Harrison’s team is 6-2 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
• In games Harrison has started, his team is 12-7.
• In games Harrison has started this season, the teams are 11-8-0 at hitting the over.

Nationals’ Starting Pitcher: DJ Herz

• In 10 games this season, the 23-year-old has an ERA of 4.27, with 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .245 against him.
• The Nationals have a 2-5 record in Herz’s seven starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Herz’s team is 4-6 in his 10 starts.
• DJ Herz has started 10 games with a total set by bookmakers this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in five of them.

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