Nationals vs. Giants: Betting Preview for August 5

Published 5:24 am Monday, August 5, 2024

In the series opener on Monday, August 5, Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants (56-57) face off against C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (51-61). The first pitch will be thrown at 6:45 PM ET at Nationals Park.

At -189, the Giants are listed as the moneyline favorites in this game versus the Nationals (+155). Oddsmakers have listed the over/under for this matchup at 9.5 runs.

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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

  • Patrick Corbin (2-11) will take the mound for the Nationals, his 23rd start of the season.
  • The left-hander gave up 10 earned runs and allowed 13 hits in three innings pitched against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
  • In 22 starts this season, he’s earned six quality starts.
  • In 22 starts this season, Corbin has lasted five or more innings 19 times, with an average of 5.5 innings per appearance.
  • In 22 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.

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Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Nationals rank last in Major League Baseball with just 90 home runs as a team.
  • Washington ranks 26th in the majors with a .372 team slugging percentage.
  • The Nationals’ .242 batting average ranks 15th in the league this season.
  • Washington has scored 475 runs (4.2 per game) this season, which ranks 18th in MLB.
  • The Nationals have an on-base percentage of .311 this season, which ranks 16th in the league.
  • The Nationals rank sixth in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 7.6 whiffs per contest.
  • Washington has the 24th-ranked ERA (4.40) in the majors this season.
  • Washington averages the 23rd-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.2) in the majors this season.
  • The Nationals rank 24th in MLB with a combined 1.325 WHIP this season.

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