Astros vs. Nationals Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for April 19
Two of the league's top hitters will meet Friday when the Houston Astros (6-14) and Washington Nationals (8-10) take to the field at 6:45 PM ET, live on MASN. Jose Altuve is batting .388 for the Astros (-150 favorites on the moneyline) while Jesse Winker leads the underdog Nationals (+125) with a .364 average. Justin Verlander will get the ball for Houston while Washington will counter with MacKenzie Gore.
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Astros vs. Nationals Predictions
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Moneyline Odds & Pick
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Moneyline Pick | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | -150 | +125 | Nationals | Nationals 5, Astros 4 |
Moneyline Insights
- Houston has compiled a 4-10 record in games it was favored on the moneyline (winning 28.6% of those games).
- This season, Washington has been the underdog 16 times and won seven, or 43.8%, of those games.
- The Astros have played as moneyline favorites of -150 or shorter in only two games this season, which they split 1-1.
- The Nationals have entered 11 games this season as the underdog by +125 or more and is 5-6 in those contests.
- Based on this matchup's moneyline, Houston's implied win probability is 60%.
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Total Odds & Pick
| Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Over/Under Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | -115 | -105 | Over 8 runs |
Total Insights
- Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in eight of 20 opportunities.
- Washington and its opponents have gone over in eight of its 18 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Astros and their opponents are 6-3-1 when it comes to hitting the over.
- In their previous 10 games with a total, the Nationals and their opponents have combined to exceed the over/under on three occasions.
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Astros vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers
Astros: Justin Verlander
- The Astros will send out Verlander for his first start of the season.
- He finished last season with a 3.22 ERA and a 1.133 WHIP in 27 games, finishing with a 13-8 record.
- Verlander and his team finished 13-10 in the 23 games he appeared in when they were the moneyline favorite a season ago.
- He made 27 appearances last year and his team finished 17-13 in those games.
Nationals: MacKenzie Gore
- Gore (2-0) will take the mound for the Nationals, his fourth start of the season.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 2.81 and 12.9 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .246.
- His team won his only start as an underdog this season.
- Gore's team has won two of his three starts.
- Out of Gore's three starts with a total this season, one has hit the over.
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Astros vs. Nationals Stats
| Astros | Nationals | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 3.7 | |
| 16 | 23 | |
| 5.5 | 4.4 | |
| 28 | 14 | |
| .270 | .231 | |
| 3 | 21 | |
| .263 | .272 | |
| 27 | 29 | |
| 24 | 17 | |
| 3 | 19 | |
| 17 | 12 | |
| 9 | 4 |
How to Watch Astros vs. Nationals
- Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- TV: MASN
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Nationals Park
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