Astros vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - April 19

Updated Apr. 19, 2024 6:00 p.m. ET

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C.J. Abrams will lead the Washington Nationals into a matchup with Kyle Tucker and the Houston Astros on Friday at 6:45 PM ET, in the first game of a three-game series at Nationals Park. The Astros have been listed as -147 moneyline favorites for this matchup with the Nationals (+125). Houston is the favorite on the run line (-1.5). The over/under for the matchup has been set at 8 runs.

Take a look at everything you need from a betting perspective on the Astros-Nationals game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Astros vs. Nationals Game Information & Odds

• When: Friday, April 19, 2024 at 6:45 PM ET
• Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
• How to Watch on TV: MASN

Astros vs. Nationals Prediction

• Score Prediction: Nationals 5, Astros 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
• Win Probabilities: Astros 54%, Nationals 46%

Astros vs. Nationals Betting Insights

• The Astros have been favorites in 15 games this season and won four (26.7%) of those contests.
• This season Houston has won two of its four games when favored by at least -147 on the moneyline.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Astros have a 59.5% chance to win.
• The Nationals have come away with seven wins in the 16 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• Washington has a win-loss record of 7-6 when favored by +125 or worse by bookmakers this year.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 44.4% chance of walking away with the win.

FINAL

HOU 5 · WSH 3

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Houston Astros

HOU

-1.5

-152

O 8

Washington Nationals

WSH

+1.5

+125

U 8

Astros Recent Betting Performance

• The Astros were favored on the moneyline in six of their last 10 games, and they went 2-4 in those matchups.
• Over their last 10 outings -- all had a set run total -- the Astros and their opponents combined to hit the over on the total six times.
• The Astros' record against the spread is 3-6-0 over their past 10 games (bookmakers set spreads in nine of those games).

Astros Recent Stats

Astros Player Insights

• Jose Altuve leads the Astros with five home runs and has racked up a team-best batting average of .388.
• Of all hitters in baseball, Altuve's home run total places him ninth, and his RBI tally ranks him 129th.
• Tucker's five home runs and 15 runs batted in are both team-highs.
• Tucker is ninth in home runs in MLB, and 13th in RBI.
• Tucker carries a two-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. In his last five games he is hitting .267 with three doubles, a home run, seven walks and five RBI.
• Yordan Alvarez has launched a team-best five home runs.
• Jeremy Pena is batting .329 with four doubles, two home runs and three walks.

Astros Team Props

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Nationals Recent Betting Performance

• In nine games over the last 10 matchups when set as underdogs by sportsbooks, the Nationals had a record of 5-4.
• When it comes to hitting the over, the Nationals and their opponents are 3-7-0 in their last 10 games with a total.
• The Nationals have seven wins against the spread in their last nine chances.

Nationals Recent Stats

Nationals Player Insights

• Abrams paces the Nationals with five home runs and runs batted in, driving in 11.
• Abrams' home run total places him ninth in the majors, and he ranks 50th in RBI.
• Abrams carries a five-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .350 with three doubles, a triple, two home runs, three walks and three RBI.
• Jesse Winker is batting .364 to lead the lineup.
• Winker is currently 92nd in homers and 191st in RBI in the big leagues.
• Lane Thomas is hitting .192 with two home runs and six walks.
• Luis Garcia is hitting .294 with seven doubles, a home run and two walks.

Nationals Team Props

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