San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 24, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 24, 2025 ,

MLB San Francisco vs Washington Nationals Prediction 5/24

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, the San Francisco Giants will play against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The game is set to start at 4:05 PM and will take place at night. Fans can expect an exciting game as these two teams meet on the field.

Giants vs. Nationals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Giants MoneyLine: -135. The Giants have a better record and strong pitching stats, making them a solid choice.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-111). Both teams have shown average hitting, and the Giants’ pitching is among the best, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The San Francisco Giants have a home record of 17-9 this season.
  • The Washington Nationals are 10 games back in the NL East with a record of 23-28.
  • In a recent game, the Giants won 4-0 against the Nationals, with Landen Roupp pitching six scoreless innings.
  • The Nationals won a high-scoring game 10-4 against the Baltimore Orioles, hitting five home runs.
  • MacKenzie Gore of the Nationals had nine strikeouts in a recent game against the Giants.

Giants vs Nationals Preview

The San Francisco Giants will visit the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 24, 2025. The game will start at 4:05 PM. The Giants’ starting pitcher will be Kyle Harrison. He has an ERA of 3.38 this season, but he has not started a game yet. Harrison has pitched 5 1/3 innings, striking out 7 batters.

On the other side, the Nationals will have Jake Irvin on the mound. Irvin has started 10 games this season. He holds a record of 3-1 with an ERA of 3.88. Irvin has pitched 60 1/3 innings and has 40 strikeouts. Fans can look forward to seeing how these pitchers perform under the lights.

Washington Nationals: Key Players and Stats

James Wood is leading the Nationals with strong hitting. He has played 51 games with a batting average of .285. Wood tops the league with 12 home runs and 32 runs.

CJ Abrams has been another standout for the Nationals. In 38 games, he holds a batting average of .303. Abrams ranks second in the league with 8 home runs and 26 runs.

Nathaniel Lowe is a key player at first base. He has played 51 games with a batting average of .223. Lowe is tied for second in the league with 8 home runs and leads the team with 34 RBIs.

San Francisco Giants: Key Players and Stats

Heliot Ramos is a standout player for the Giants. In 50 games, Ramos has a batting average of .293. He leads the league with 34 runs and ranks second in home runs with 9. Jung Hoo Lee also contributes significantly to the team. Lee’s batting average is .282 over 50 games. He has 31 RBIs, placing him second in the league. Matt Chapman plays at third base for the Giants. He has a batting average of .219 in 50 games. Chapman has hit 9 home runs and scored 27 runs.

Final Betting Pick

The Giants are a solid pick for the MoneyLine at -135. They have a better overall record at 30-21 compared to the Nationals’ 23-28. Their pitching is also strong, with a team ERA of 3.31, which ranks them 5th in the league. This gives them an edge against the Nationals, who have a higher team ERA of 5.21.

For the Over/Under, picking Under 8.5 at -111 seems wise. The Giants’ pitching has been effective, allowing only 39 home runs, which is the 2nd best in the league. Both teams have average hitting stats, with the Giants having a .236 batting average and the Nationals at .242. This suggests the game might not have many runs, supporting the Under pick.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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