Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants Pick – 8/10/2025
The Washington Nationals and San Francisco Giants conclude their three-game series at Oracle Park on Sunday afternoon. The Giants won the first game of this series but failed to sustain their level of play in a loss to the Nats on Saturday. Now these two National League teams will face off in a rubber match that carries massive significance for the Giants’ playoff hopes. Here, I bring you a full breakdown of this game, including my Nationals vs Giants prediction.
Our Nationals vs Giants Pick
- Pick: Giants -1.5
- Confidence: 4/5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants
- Date & Time: Sunday, August 10, 2025, 4:05 PM ET
- Starting Pitchers: MacKenzie Gore (WSH) vs Justin Verlander (SF)
- Stadium: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area (NBCS-BA), MASN2
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
MacKenzie Gore has struggled in the second half of the season. He has a 7.36 ERA over his last seven starts. He allowed 12 hits and eight runs in just three innings against the Milwaukee Brewers in his most recent start. San Francisco’s Justin Verlander is 1-8 with a 4.29 ERA. But he has shown signs of improvement. Verlander has a 3.86 ERA over his last seven starts and threw five scoreless innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates in his most recent outing.
Key Players
- Washington Nationals: James Wood leads the team with 25 home runs and 73 RBI. The 23-year-old has been a bright spot in an otherwise challenging season for Washington.
- San Francisco Giants: Willy Adames has contributed 18 home runs and 61 RBI. His power could make a difference for the Giants here.
Recent Team Streaks
- The Nationals are 2-3 in their last five games. They ended a two-game losing streak with Saturday’s win over the Giants.
- San Francisco Giants: The Giants had a three-game winning streak snapped with their loss to the Nationals last time out.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| James Wood | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Justin Verlander | Over 5.5 Strikeouts |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Giants lead the season series between these teams by a 5-2 margin.
- Road teams are 3-2 in the season series between these teams so far.
- This is the last time these teams will play in the 2025 regular season.
Nationals vs Giants Model Projection
- Score Projection: Nationals 3 – Giants 5
- Win Probability: Nationals 42%, Giants 58%
Final Thoughts
Neither starting pitcher has lived up to expectations this season. Gore has been especially disappointing given that he is the younger of the two. But Verlander isn’t exactly the most reliable either. I’ll take the Giants thanks to their huge bullpen ERA advantage. The Giants are fighting desperately to stay in the NL Wild Card race and I think they will get a win to help them with that here.
