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2022 MLB Handicapping
(19-11-0) Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals (11-21-0)
Date: Saturday, May 14th
Time: 07:05 ETPM ET
Venue: Nationals Park Washington
Projected Pitchers: Cristian Javier vs. Erick Fedde
MLB Moneyline Odds: Astros -180 Nationals +150
MLB run line Betting Odds: Astros -1.5, Nationals +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
The Houston Astros and Washington Nationals face off on Saturday in an MLB game at Nationals Park. These two teams faced off on Friday and it was the Astros that secured the 6-1 victory.
Houston Astros
The Astros come into this game with a 21-11 record overall and they have gone 17-15 on the run line. The Astros again got good pitching on Friday and that led to the easy win on Friday night.
Houston is averaging 4.15 runs per game while giving up 2.97 runs per game. The offense is ranked 14th best in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 3rd in terms of runs given up er game. Yordan Alvarez has been the top player for the Astros hitting 11 home runs and driving in 21 RBIs.
On the mound for the Astros is Cristian Javier who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 0.83. Over his last two starts he has gone 8.1 innings total giving up two hits and zero runs.
Washington Nationals
On the other side of this matchup is the Washington Nationals who sit with an 11-22 record overall and they have gone 13-20 on the run line. Over the last two games the Naitonals have scored only two runs total.
The Nationals are averaging 4.03 runs per game while giving up 5.06 runs per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 27th. Josh Bell has been the top player hitting four home runs and driving in 21 RBIs.
Getting the start for the Nationals is Erick Fedde who sits with a 2-2 record and an ERA of 3.90. In his last start against teh Agnels he went five innings giving up two hits and zero runs.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Astros are 14-2 in their last 16 overall.
- Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Astros are 1-6 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Nationals are 1-5 in their last 6 interleague games.
- Astros are 7-0 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals MLB Prediction:
The Astros have played some really good baseball heading into this game, and they will continue that here. Javier has been lights out and the Nationals are going to really struggle to score. Back the Astros on the run line.
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