mlb Preview
Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros
The Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Minute Maid Park in an interleague contest.
Stephen Strasburg will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Right hander Strasburg is 21-6 this season with a 3.16 ERA.
It'll be Justin Verlander toeing the rubber for the Astros in this contest. Right hander Verlander is 22-8 with a 2.73 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -240-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Houston lost its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Nationals on October 22. Bettors who backed the Nationals at 170 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-4 winner as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Nationals at 170 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 102-71 SU
Current Streak: won 7 straight games.
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Houston:
Team record: 114-60 SU
Houston is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Houston is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing Washington
Next up:
Washington home to Houston Friday, October 25