Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants Pick – 8/9/2025
The Washington Nationals and San Francisco Giants will face off in the second game of their three-game weekend series on Saturday afternoon at Oracle Park. San Francisco earned a shutout win at home in the opening game of this three-game set on Friday. They will look for a similar showing from their pitching staff in this contest. For a full breakdown, including my Nationals vs Giants prediction, continue reading below.
Our Nationals vs Giants Pick
- Pick: Under 8.5
- Confidence: 3/5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants
- Date & Time: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 4:05 PM EDT
- Starting Pitchers: Brad Lord (2-6, 3.42 ERA) vs Carson Whisenhunt (1-0, 4.35 ERA)
- Stadium: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
- Broadcast: MASN2, NBCS-BA
Key Storylines
Pitching matchup
Brad Lord continues to be one of the few bright spots for Washington. He is winless on the road this year but he brings a solid 3.42 ERA and 122 ERA+ into this start. Carson Whisenhunt is making only his third professional start. He had a solid second outing by throwing 5.1 innings with just one run allowed. The lefty’s limited experience makes this a key developmental moment for him.
Key Players
- James Wood (WSH LF): 24 home runs, .254 average, 71 RBI. Wood is Washington’s leading power bat.
- CJ Abrams (WSH SS): .267 average with .333 OBP. Abrans is a spark at the top of the order.
- Willy Adames (SF SS): 18 home runs, 61 RBI. He is a key middle-of-the-order presence.
- Heliot Ramos (SF LF): .271 average, .348 OBP. Ramos is finding his form after a slow stretch.
Recent team streaks
- The Nationals have lost two in a row and four of their last five games.
- The Giants have won three straight games and four of their last five.
Best Player Props
| Category | Player | Prop |
|---|---|---|
| Home runs | James Wood | Over 0.5 |
| Strikeouts | Brad Lord | Over 3.5 |
| Total bases | Heliot Ramos | Over 1.5 |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Giants lead the season series 3-1 over the Nationals.
- A team has been shut out in three of the four games these teams have played against each other.
- The under is 4-0 in games between these teams this season.
- Washington has been shut out in two consecutive games heading into this matchup.
Nationals vs Giants Model Projection
Score Projection: Nationals 3 – Giants 4
Win Probability: Nationals 35% — Giants 65%
Final Thoughts
I do think that the Giants will win this game at home to extend their winning streak to four games in a row. I also think that we see this game go under the total. Washington’s offense has struggled to generate anything resembling a threat of late. And with the Giants having one of the best bullpens in baseball, I think Washington struggles throughout this game as well. I’ll bank on this being another low-scoring game between these National League opponents.
