Giants-Nationals Pointspread Pointers

The San Francisco Giants will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The Giants will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Matt Cain in this game. Cain has a 2-4 record and a 4.67 ERA this season. Cain's opponent in this one will be Tyler Clippard. The Nationals righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Giants defeated Washington 6-3 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (9). John Bowker hit a two-run home run for San Francisco, while Barry Zito picked up the win after allowing three runs on seven hits in five innings. Lastings Milledge homered and had two RBI for Washington, while Garrett Mock took the loss after allowing four runs on seven hits in four 1-3 innings. Current streak: San Francisco has won 3 straight games. Washington has lost 3 straight games. Team records: San Francisco: 28-35 SU Washington: 25-39 SU San Francisco most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Colorado are 3-7 After playing Washington are 3-7 After a win are 7-3 Washington most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6 After playing San Francisco are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 8 games when playing Washington San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 14 of San Francisco's last 20 games when playing on the road against Washington The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Washington's last 20 games when playing at home against San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Washington's last 24 games Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco Next up: San Francisco at Colorado, Tuesday, June 10 Washington at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, June 10