Astros vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks – July 28
Updated: July 28, 2025, 8:00 p.m. ET
Yainer Diaz and James Wood will be among the stars showcasing their skills when the Houston Astros take on the Washington Nationals on Monday at 8:10 p.m. ET, at Daikin Park. robert jaworski The Astros are the favorites in this matchup, with odds set at -268, while the underdog Nationals have +218 odds to cause an upset. Houston is also favored on the run line (-1.5), and the total runs for the game is pegged at 7.5 hot777 slot.
Here’s everything you need to know from a betting perspective regarding the Astros-Nationals game, including the run line, moneyline, total, and expert picks. Stay updated with MLB on FOX Sports.
Astros vs. Nationals Game Information & Odds
When: Monday, July 28, 2025, at 8:10 p.m swerte 99 live. ET
Where: Daikin Park in Houston, Texas
How to watch on TV: SCHN and MASN2
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- Favorite Moneyline: Astros -268
- Underdog Moneyline: Nationals +218
- Total: 7.5
- Over Total Odds: +102
- Under Total Odds: -126
- Run Line: Astros -1.5
- Run Line Odds: -124 (Astros), +104 (Nationals)
Astros vs. Nationals Prediction
Score Prediction: Astros 4, Nationals 3
Total Prediction: Under 7.5 runs
Win Probabilities: Astros 60%, Nationals 40%
Astros vs. Nationals Betting Insights
The Astros have recorded 40 wins, or 54.8%, out of the 73 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Houston has been favored by -268 or more in two games this season and won both. The moneyline provided by bookmakers suggests a 72.8% chance of victory for the Astros.
The Nationals have faced the odds as underdogs in 89 games this season, managing to clinch victory 39 times (43 lebron 29.8%) in those matchups. Washington has a 1-3 record in games where the bookmakers placed them as +218 underdogs. The moneyline for this game implies a 31.4% chance for the Nationals to win.
Astros Recent Betting Performance
The Astros have played as the moneyline favorite in five of their last 10 games, finishing with a 1-4 record. Of their last 10 matchups, the Astros combined with their opponents to exceed the total runs set three times. Their current against the spread (ATS) record stands at 5-5-0 over these games.
Astros Recent Stats
- Record: 4-6
- Runs Per Game: 3.8
- Home Runs: 6
- ERA: 4.89
- K/9: 8.5
Astros Player Insights
Jose Altuve has been the leading run producer for the Astros this season, accumulating 53 RBIs while hitting .280 with 17 home runs. Across all major leaguers, Altuve ranks 47th in home runs and 59th in RBIs. He has recorded a hit in two consecutive games and is hitting .333 over his last five outings.
Yainer Diaz has contributed 14 doubles, one triple, 13 home runs, and 14 walks while batting .245, placing him at 91st in home runs and 129th in RBIs among major leaguers. Christian Walker leads the team with 53 RBIs and has hit safely in his last two games, maintaining a . inorganic fertilizer examples list250 average in his last five outings.
Nationals Recent Betting Performance
The Nationals have had an even record of 5-5 as underdogs over their last 10 matchups. The game totals have exceeded the marks set five times during this span. The Nationals have an ATS record of 6-4-0 in their last ten games.
Nationals Recent Stats
- Record: 5-5
- Runs Per Game: 4.0
- Home Runs: 8
- ERA: 4.19
- K/9: 6.2
Nationals Player Insights
James Wood is the standout player for the Nationals, boasting 24 home runs and 70 RBIs, ranking 11th and 13th respectively among all major league hitters. C.J. Abrams maintains a .275 batting average, ranking first on his team, while Luis Garcia has accumulated 22 doubles and eight home runs with a .263 batting average.
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