Astros vs. Nationals Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for April 20
The Houston Astros (7-14) are favorites (-175) on the moneyline when they square off against the Washington Nationals (8-11) Saturday at 4:05 PM ET, live on SCHN. Houston's Ronel Blanco and Washington's Trevor Williams have been named the starters for this contest.
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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 | -175 | +145 | Nationals | Nationals 5, Astros 4 |
Moneyline Insights
- Houston has gone 5-10 in games it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 33.3% of those games).
- Washington has won seven, or 41.2%, of the 17 games it has played as the underdog this season.
- The Astros have not yet played as moneyline favorites of -175 or shorter.
- The Nationals have a record of 5-4 in games where sportsbooks have them as underogs of at least +145 on the moneyline.
- Houston has an implied moneyline win probability of 63.6% in this matchup.
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Total Odds & Pick
| Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Over/Under Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | -105 | -115 | Under 9.5 runs |
Total Insights
- Games involving Houston have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in eight of 21 chances this season.
- Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in eight of its 19 opportunities.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Astros and their opponents are 5-3-2 when it comes to hitting the over.
- When it comes to the total, the Nationals and their foes are 3-6-1 in their previous 10 contests.
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Astros vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers
Astros: Ronel Blanco
- The Astros will send Blanco (2-0) to the mound for his fourth start this season.
- The 30-year-old has an ERA of 0.86, a 1.78 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .714 in three games this season.
- The Astros were named the moneyline favorite for two Blanco starts this season -- they won both.
- Blanco's three starts have all been wins for his team this season.
- Blanco has started three games with a total set by bookmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in two of them.
Nationals: Trevor Williams
- The Nationals' Williams (2-0) will make his fourth start of the season.
- The 31-year-old has an ERA of 3.45, a 2.33 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.149 in three games this season.
- His team has won 66.7% of his starts when they are underdogs on the moneyline (2-1).
- Williams' team has won two of his three starts.
- Out of Williams' three starts with a total this season, two have hit the over.
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Astros vs. Nationals Stats
| Astros | Nationals | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 3.6 | |
| 15 | 25 | |
| 5.4 | 4.5 | |
| 28 | 13 | |
| .274 | .232 | |
| 2 | 21 | |
| .263 | .277 | |
| 26 | 29 | |
| 24 | 18 | |
| 6 | 19 | |
| 18 | 12 | |
| 9 | 3 |
How to Watch Astros vs. Nationals
- Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
- Time: 4:05 PM ET
- TV: SCHN
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Nationals Park
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