Washington at Houston Preview Trends + Gambling Pick

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MLB Baseball Betting - Washington at Houston

BetUS MLB baseball betting odds: Houston -170, Washington +150; Total 8.5 (Over -120, Under - Even)

The Washington Nationals (14-19) are playing a bit better lately, and as they try to make up some ground in the National League East, they will take on the Houston Astros (17-16) in an NL game that will take place at 8:05 PM ET on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Right-hander Roy Oswalt (3-3, 5.57 ERA) gets the start for the homestanding Astros, while the Nats will counter with a southpaw, Odalis Perez (0-3, 3.18 ERA).

At BetUS Sportsbook, Houston is listed as a -170 favorite (Washington is +150), with a total of 8.5 runs (the Over is -120, while the Under is listed at even money).

Here are some of the MLB Baseball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:

(NOTE: These trends may also revert back to the 2007 season)

* WASH has won six of its last eight games
* WASH has played seven of its last 10 games UNDER the total
* WASH has lost 11 of its last 13 road games

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