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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 Wednesday, June 14th, 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Nationals vs. Astros
The Nationals take on the Astros on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at Minute Maid Park, Houston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Washington Nationals (26-39) vs. Houston Astros (38-29)
- Date: Wednesday, June 14th, 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 26-39. This places the team 5th in the NL East. Washington will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 14-18 away from home.
With an above .500 record against the run line, Washington has been favored three times in 65 games played so far. The team's over/under record comes in at 30-33 with an average betting line of 9.
Josiah Gray gets the start for the Nationals with a below .500 record at 4-5. Against the Astros, Josiah Gray is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 3.00. Currently, opponents are batting just .226 against the right-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep eight times against Josiah Gray, who has a WOBA allowed of .304. Gray's WHIP of 1.39 comes along with a total of 37 walks allowed.
Washington's offense comes into this game averaging 4.2 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. Through 65 games, the Nationals have a team batting average of .261, ranking 6th. Although the team is hitting for a high batting average, they have struggled to generate power, ranking 24th in the league, at 51 home runs. Throughout the season, Washington is ranked 14th in OBP (.323).
Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Houston Astros enter play ranked 2nd in the AL West with an overall record of 38-29. In their 33 games at Minute Maid Park, the Astros have a strong record of 19-14.
Having been favored in 70.1% of their games, Houston has an above .500 record against the run line at 35-32. The team has an over/under record of 32-34, with an average betting line of 8.
Making the start for Houston is Framber Valdez, with a record of 6-5. So far, Framber Valdez has put together an outstanding ERA of 2.36. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .223 against him. Opposing hitters have gone deep six times against Framber Valdez, who has a WOBA allowed of .274. Valdez has a WHIP of 1.06, with 20 walks allowed.
Houston's offense enters play with the 15th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.5 runs per game. Through 67 games, the Astros have the 15th-ranked batting average at .246. Things have been going slightly better in the power department, as Houston has gone deep 76 times, placing them 13th in the league. Throughout the season, Houston is ranked 18th in OBP (.316).
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 -256 on the money line. Houston's implied win probability sits at 71.91%. Look for the Astros' bats to carry the team to the win. The MLB predictive model recommends taking Houston on the run line.
Recommended Betting Pick: Astros -1.5
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