Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals Betting Picks & Predictions
The Houston Astros will face the Washington Nationals on Sunday at Nationals Park with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET. Houston, with a record of 81-81, will start
Game outlook
The Houston Astros will face the Washington Nationals on Sunday at Nationals Park with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET. Houston, with a record of 81-81, will start righty Cristian Javier who is 2-0 with a 1.54 ERA this season. Washington, with a record of 77-85, will start lefty Mitchell Parker who has a 77-85 record with a 3.60 ERA. Houston is the betting favorite with an opening line of -185 that has not moved.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Astros -185 | Nationals +156
Spread: Astros -1.5 (-115) | Nationals +1.5 (-105)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 65%.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros have struggled early in the 2024 season, suffering losses to the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves. These losses highlighted issues, especially on offense. However, the Astros rank high in key offensive categories like OBP and OPS. Their pitching staff, on the other hand, has struggled with a high ERA and WHIP. Despite this, pitcher Javier has been a bright spot, performing well in his appearances. Houston will look to turn things around in their upcoming series in Washington DC. It is worth noting that online sportsbooks offer bonus codes to increase potential winnings. In the power rankings, Houston is ranked at 25 and has had mixed performances on offense and defense this season with a record of 81-81.