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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, June 15th, 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Nationals vs. Astros
The Nationals take on the Astros on Thursday, June 15th, 2023 at Minute Maid Park, Houston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Washington Nationals (26-40) vs. Houston Astros (39-29)
- Date: Thursday, June 15th, 2023
- Time: 8:10 ET
- Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston
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Washington Nationals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Houston, the Nationals have a record of just 26-40. This places the team 5th in the NL East. The Nationals will need a win in today's game to move their record on the road (14-19) above the .500 mark.
Washington currently has an above .500 record against the run line. This mark has come while being favored three times in 66 games. The team has an over/under record of 31-33, with an average betting line of 9.
Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore comes into the game with a record of just 3-5. Currently, MacKenzie Gore has an ERA of 4.04. The left-hander has a batting average allowed of .255. Opposing hitters have gone deep 11 times against MacKenzie Gore, who has a WOBA allowed of .331. With a total of 29 walks, Gore has a WHIP of 1.39.
Washington's offense enters play with the 23rd-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.2 runs per game. As a team, the Nationals are batting a healthy .260, placing them 4th in the league. Overall, the team has hit 51 home runs, placing them 23rd. Washington's overall OBP of .321 puts them 12th in the league.
Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Houston Astros host the Washington Nationals, they have a record of 39-29, placing them 2nd in the AL West. In their 34 games at Minute Maid Park, the Astros have a strong record of 20-14.
With an above .500 record against the run line at 35-33, Houston has been favored 70.6% of the time this season. The team's over/under record comes in at 33-34 with an average betting line of 8.
Taking the mound for Houston is Cristian Javier. Heading into play, he has a mark of 7-1. Through 13 outings, Cristian Javier has an ERA sitting at 3.13. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .217 against him. So far, Javier has given up nine home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .283. With a total of 19 walks, Javier has a WHIP of 1.06.
Offensively, Houston is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.5 runs per game. So far, the Astros have combined for a team batting average of .246, placing them 13th in the league. The team's lineup has gone deep a total of 78 times, good for 13th in the league. Houston's OBP of .316 places them 16th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Nationals vs. Astros
Heading into today's matchup between Houston and the Nationals, the Astros are the heavy favorite at -215 on the money line. Houston's implied win probability sits at 68.25%. Despite the odds, our MLB prediction model recommends grabbing the Nationals to cover at +1.5 runs on the run line.
Recommended Betting Pick: Nationals +1.5
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