The Washington Nationals (44-62) will put their three-game win streak to the test when they visit the Houston Astros (60-47) Wednesday at 2:10 p.m. ET on SCHN and MASN2. Oddsmakers consider the Astros to be -122 favorites, while the Nationals are +102 underdogs to keep their streak alive.
Washington is expected to give the ball to MacKenzie Gore, while Houston has yet to name a starting pitcher.
Astros vs. Nationals Odds
Astros odds to win: -122 Nationals odds to win: +102 Spread: Astros -1.5 Total: 8.5 runsAstros vs. Nationals Promo Codes
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Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Time: 2:10 p.m. ET TV: SCHN and MASN2Who Will Win Astros vs. Nationals?
Astros and Nationals Betting Trends
The Astros have put together a 40-34 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 54.1% of those games).
Houston has gone 28-25 (winning 52.8% of its games) when it has played as moneyline favorites of -122 or shorter.
This season, the Nationals have been the underdog 90 times and won 40, or 44.4%, of those games.
Washington has a record of 35-42, a 45.5% win rate, when it’s set as an underdog of +102 or more by sportsbooks this season.
The Astros have had an over/under set by bookmakers 107 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in 44 of those games (44-57-6).
The Nationals and their opponents have gone over the total this season in 53 of their 105 opportunities.
Astros Stats & Insights
The Astros have the No. 19 offense in baseball scoring 4.3 runs per game (457 total runs).
Houston is 14th in baseball with 116 home runs. They average 1.1 per game.
The Astros’ .255 batting average is second-best in MLB.
Houston strikes out 7.9 times per game to rank ninth in the majors.
The Astros pitching staff is No. 1 in MLB with a collective 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings.
Houston has a 3.72 team ERA that ranks seventh across all MLB pitching staffs.
Nationals Stats & Insights
The Nationals have scored 458 runs (4.3 per game) this season, which ranks 18th in MLB.
Washington ranks 23rd in Major League Baseball with 103 home runs.
The Nationals’ .244 batting average ranks 19th in the league this season.
Washington is one of the best teams in baseball at making contact this season, ranking fifth with an average of 7.8 strikeouts per game.
The Nationals average just 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, which ranks 26th in the big leagues.
Washington has pitched to a 5.08 ERA this season, which ranks 28th in baseball.
Astros Key Players to Watch
Jose Altuve is batting .277 for Houston with a team-high 53 RBI.
Yainer Diaz is batting .244 with an OBP of .276 and a slugging percentage of .398 this season.
Christian Walker leads Houston in runs batted in (53) this season. He has a .233 batting average and a .381 slugging percentage.
Cam Smith has collected 85 hits this season and has an OBP of .329. He’s slugging .385 on the year.
Nationals Key Players to Watch
Gore (4-10) will take the mound for the Nationals, his 22nd start of the season.
James Wood has racked up a team-best 24 home runs and 70 runs batted in.
C.J. Abrams is hitting .272 to lead his team.
Luis Garcia is hitting .262 with 22 doubles, eight home runs and 20 walks.
Nathaniel Lowe is hitting .226 with 16 doubles, two triples, 15 home runs and 39 walks.
Astros and Nationals Injuries
Astros: Jeremy Pena: 10 Day IL (Rib), Isaac Paredes: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Jake Meyers: 10 Day IL (Calf), Lance McCullers: 15 Day IL (Finger), Shawn Dubin: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Brandon Walter: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Spencer Arrighetti: 60 Day IL (Thumb), Ronel Blanco: 60 Day IL (Elbow), J.P. France: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Zach Dezenzo: 60 Day IL (Hand), Cristian Javier: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brendan Rodgers: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Hayden Wesneski: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Yordan Alvarez: 60 Day IL (Hand), Luis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Pedro Leon: 60 Day IL (Knee)
Nationals: Josiah Gray: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Williams: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Dylan Crews: 60 Day IL (Back), DJ Herz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Derek Law: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Keibert Ruiz: 7 Day IL (Concussion)
Astros vs. Nationals Prediction
Score Prediction: Astros 6, Nationals 3 Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runsHow to Bet on Astros vs. Nationals
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