The San Francisco Giants (58-58) and Washington Nationals (52-63) complete a four-game series on Thursday afternoon. First pitch at Nationals Park is scheduled for 12:05 PM ET (MLB Network). Break down the Giants vs. Nationals odds lines from BetMGM Sportsbook and make your best betting predictions and forecasts from MLB experts.
Season series: 3-3 draw
The Giants repeated their winning streak on Wednesday with a 7-4 win over the Nationals, who were -156 road favorites. Third baseman Matt Chapman and right fielder Mike Yastrzemski each had two RBIs, and left-handed pitcher Blake Snell allowed just three runs in six innings for the win.
The Nationals fell to a +144 home deficit in Wednesday's loss, which cost them a win. First baseman Juan Yepes had a team-high two RBIs, and right-hander Jake Irvin was the losing pitcher, allowing five runs in five innings.
Giants vs Nationals predicted starting lineup
LHP Kyle Harrison vs. LHP DJ Hurts
Harrison (6-5, 4.09 ERA) is making his 20th start and has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 101 1/3 innings.
Last start: Loss against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, 3 2/3 innings, 6 runs on 6 hits, 1 walk, 4 strikeouts, 6-4 loss. Career record against Nationals: 1 start, 0-0, 4.50 ERA (6 innings, 3 runs), 5 hits, 0 walks, 8 strikeouts, 5-3 home loss on April 9.
Hurts (2-4, 4.27 ERA) is making his 11th start and has a 1.25 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 in 46 1/3 innings.
Last start: 5 innings, no runs allowed on 2 hits, 1 walk and 6 strikeouts in a 6-4 home win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Never against the Giants.
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Giants vs Nationals odds
Courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. For the complete list, visit the USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds Hub. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.
Money Line (ML): Giants -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Nationals +105 (bet $100 to win $105) Run Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Giants -1.5 (+135) | Nationals +1.5 (-160) Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)
Giants vs. Nationals predictions and forecasts
prediction
Giants 6, Nationals 5
Money Line
I'm betting on the Giants (-125).
The Giants have won seven of their last 10 games, including five of their most recent games. They have scored four or more runs in each of their last five games and have allowed four or fewer runs in five of their last seven games. The Nationals have lost seven of their last 10 games and have allowed four or fewer runs in seven of their last 10 games.
Against run line/spread
Passed.
The moneyline is favoring the Giants in this matchup, and five of their last seven wins have been by two or more points, including their last four, so betting on the Giants -1.5 (+135) could be worth it.
Over/Under
Bet on 9 or more (+100).
The Giants and Nationals have gone over in back-to-back games, scoring a combined 27 runs during that span. The Giants have gone over in four of their last five games and have allowed four or more runs in seven of their last 10 games. The Nationals have gone over in seven of their last 10 games and have allowed four or more runs in nine of their last 10 games.
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