Nationals vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 19, 2024, 10:45PM | Published: Apr 18, 2024, 5:31PM
The Washington Nationals will sqaure off with the Houston Astros in MLB action at Nationals Park on Saturday, commencing at 8:45am AEST.
MacKenzie Gore (2-0, 2.81 ERA) will be on the bump for the Nationals, up against Justin Verlander (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Astros.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Nationals vs Astros game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Nationals vs Astros
Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Washington-Houston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Astros a 54% chance of defeating the Nationals at Nationals Park.
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Nationals vs Astros: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Nationals Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Nationals $2.45, Astros $1.53
- Line: Nationals +1.5 ($1.85), Astros -1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Nationals at $2.45 and the Astros at $1.53.
The Nationals are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Astros, with odds of $1.85 currently available at TAB.
For the favourite Astros (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Nationals vs Astros: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.45 with (7.6% edge) 🔥
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.85 with TAB (60% probability) 🔥
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (54% probability)
If you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Stats Insider's best bets of the day across all sports.
Stats Insider's Nationals vs Astros best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Astros have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our preferred option because of the 7.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Nationals vs Astros: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Washington vs Houston on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Washington vs Houston match-up at Nationals Park.
As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every MLB game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Nationals vs Astros: Preview
The match-up between the Nationals and Astros at Nationals Park is scheduled to commence at 8:45am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros
- Date: Saturday 20 April 2024
- Time: 8:45am AEST
- Venue: Nationals Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Washington vs Houston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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