On Thursday, the Washington Nationals will take on the Houston Astros in an exciting MLB matchup! Will the Nationals be able to continue their trend this season of not being swept?
The Washington Nationals will be looking to avoid being swept on Thursday when they take on the Houston Astros in the finale of their three-game set. The Nats have lost four of their last five games, while Houston has won three of their last four. Read further to get up-to-date information to assist with your Nationals vs Astros betting picks.
Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros Odds
When making Nationals vs Astros betting picks, you need to know the MLB odds for the day. The Astros are priced as the moneyline favorites at -195, while the Nationals check in at +165. Houston is a 1.5-run favorite in the game, and the over/under is 8.5.
Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros Information
Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros
Location of the game: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
Date & Time: Thursday, June 15, 2023, 8:10 PM ET
How to watch: MLB.TV
Washington Nationals Performance Recap and Analysis
The Nationals come into play with a record of 26-40. Glancing at the MLB standings, the Nationals currently sit in fifth place in the National League East, 15 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the division. The Washington Nationals record is the second worst in the National League in terms of win percentage, ahead of only the St. Louis Cardinals. Washington has lost four of their last five games, and their 40 losses are the fifth-most among MLB teams.
Key Injuries
Before making Nationals vs Astros betting picks, it is helpful to know if anyone is injured and not playing. The Nationals have no one on the injured list, but there are a few players such as second baseman Darren Baker that are considered day-to-day.
Betting Trends to Know
When making Nationals vs Astros betting picks, it is helpful to know what trends are happening with each team. The Nationals are actually better on the road than they are at home. Also, as the run line underdog, the Nationals have a record of 37-27. That means they cover 59% of the time.
Houston Astros Performance Recap and Analysis
The Houston Astros news has been good as they have played in 68 MLB games this season and have a record of 39-29, good for second place in the American League West, 3.5 games behind the Texas Rangers in the division standings. The Astros have won three of their last four games, and are firmly entrenched in the American League playoff picture.
Key Injuries
The Houston Astros are a little banged up at the moment, with left fielder Yordan Alvarez and starting pitchers Jose Urquidy and Lance McCullers Jr. on the MLB injury report. Urquidy will begin throwing soon, but McCullers Jr. is out for the season.
Betting Trends to Know
The Astros have a home record of 20-14, and are 23-26 as the run-line favorite. They have covered the MLB stats run line 51.5% of the time, which is 11th-best in the majors this season. Keep this in mind when making Nationals vs Astros betting picks.
Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros Betting Picks
- Moneyline-Houston -195, Washington +165 This means that if you would have to bet $195 to win $100 if you bet on Houston, and if you bet $100 on Washington, you would win $165.
- Over/Under-8.5 If you bet the over, the teams will need to combine to score at least 9 runs. If you bet the under, the teams will need to score eight or less runs.
- Spread-Houston -1.5 If you bet Houston to cover, they will need to win by at least two runs.
Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros Prediction
If you want value, the Nationals have only been swept twice this year. If you are going to make MLB picks today, it might need to be to pick the Nationals and the moneyline. They seem to find a way to grab a game in every series, despite being big underdogs. This may be the game on today’s MLB schedule to bet.
- Pick: Washington +165
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