Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants Prediction & Picks - MLB
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Sunday’s Game 3 between the San Francisco Giants and the Washington Nationals gives bettors a chance to grab a +270 value on a straightforward two-leg parlay built around the Giants’ bid to complete a three-game sweep against the Nats.
Momentum: The San Francisco Giants have won three in a row, including a pair of wins over Washington, to bump up their slate to 9-12 after sliding 6-12 early this week. The Nationals have lost three of their last four, dropping to 9-12 in the season.
The Matchup: the Giants outgunned the Nationals in a pair of high-scoring games in Game 1 (10-5) and Game 2 (7-6 F/12). San Francisco is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games against Washington.
Starters: Giants left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray (2-2, 2.42 ERA) vs. Nationals RHP Mike Mikolas (0-3, 11.49 ERA)
Hot on the board: The total is set at 8.5 runs, with the over (+100) emerging as a hot pick among bettors after two high-scoring games in this series.
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Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants Form
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0.52 | 75 | 39 | 36 |
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0.419 | 74 | 31 | 43 |
Washington Nationals and San Francisco Giants Latest Matches
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Washington Nationals against San Francisco Giants : Head to Head (H2H)
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Washington Nationals - San Francisco Giants Key Points
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games against an opponent in the National League East Division
- The total has gone OVER in 12 of Washington's last 16 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games against an opponent in the National League.
- San Francisco is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games against Washington.
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Our Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants Prediction
Fearless Forecast: the Giants sweep the Nats 8-6
Sharp Play (Pick over 8.5 runs): The combined average of these two teams over their last three meeting is nearly 12.0 runs. Washington averages 6.33 runs per game, while San Francisco averages 5.67 runs per game in their last three encounters. The total has gone OVER in 12 of Washington's last 16 games and 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games against an opponent in the National League East Division.
Our betting prediction for the San Francisco Giants vs. the Washington Nationals: The Total Over 8.5 Runs
Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants - Other Interesting Picks
The Giants -1.5 runs + Total Over 8.5 Runs
Parlay Play (The Giants -1.5 Runs + Total Over 8.5 Runs): San Francisco is starting Robbie Ray, who has helped them win two out of four starts this season. Ray, who boasts a 2.42 ERA this year, presents a big challenge for the Nationals, who are averaging 2.7 runs on a .200 BA against lefties in their last five games. Ray has also guided the Giants to victory in his last three starts vs. the Nats, allowing a total of six runs over 17 innings. A combo play of Total Over 8.5 runs (+100) and Giants -1.5 runs (+110) raises the value of this two-leg parlay to +275, giving bettors significant winnings if San Francisco goes on to win by at least two runs in another high-scoring affair in Game 3.
Our betting prediction for the San Francisco Giants vs. the Washington Nationals: The Giants -1.5 runs + Total Over 8.5 Runs
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