Nationals vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Feb 27

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The Washington Nationals (+155) visit CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches to take on the Houston Astros (-190) on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. First pitch is for this Spring Training game is scheduled for 1:05pm EST in West Palm Beach, FL.

Last season, the Nationals were 1-2 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros were 1-1 ATS.

Nationals vs. Astros Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Moneyline
Nationals+155
Astros -190

Nationals vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Tuesday‘s matchup with 54.7% confidence, based on game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Nationals players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nationals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Luis Garcia has hit the Singles Over in 6 of his last 8 games (+3.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Jeter Downs has hit the Runs Over in 1 of his last 2 games (+0.80 Units / 40% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Kyle Tucker has hit the RBIs Under in his last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Yainer Diaz has hit the Hits Over in his last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Cesar Salazar has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 4 games (+4.55 Units / 96% ROI)
  • Cesar Salazar has hit the Runs Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Jeremy Pena has hit the Runs Under in his last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 66 of their last 144 games (+23.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 50 of their last 81 away games (+14.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 16 of their last 23 away games (+8.08 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 away games (+7.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Over in 37 of their last 61 games (+15.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 51 of their last 87 games at home (+8.68 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 53 games at home (+7.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.21 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 52 of their last 100 games (+4.60 Units / 4% ROI)

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread last MLB season, the Nationals went 1-2 against the Run Line (-2.35 Units / -48.45% ROI).

  • 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.95 Units / -29.23% ROI
  • 2-0 when betting on the total runs Over for +2 Units / 58.82% ROI
  • 0-2 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.2 Units / -68.75% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread last MLB season, the Astros went 1-1 against the Run Line (-0.2 Units / -7.84% ROI).

  • 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting on the total runs Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.2 Units / -8.33% ROI

Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

The average home run distance against Jose Urquidy vs left-handed batters since the 2021 season is 386.3 feet — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 194 total IP; League Avg: 398.1

Jose Urquidy’s highest spin rate on fastballs since last season is 3291.0 RPM — 14th most in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 129 total IP; League Avg: 2869.8

Jose Urquidy’s lowest spin rate on changeups since the 2021 season is 1471.0 RPM — 6th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 194 total IP; League Avg: 1141.7

Jose Urquidy’s lowest spin rate on changeups since last season is 1655.0 RPM — 7th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 129 total IP; League Avg: 1200.5

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Nationals are just 21-36 (.368) after a home win since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .536.

The Nationals are just 39-64 (.379) after a home loss since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .516.

The Nationals are just 63-43 (.594) when they’ve had 10 or more hits since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .728.

The Nationals are just 37-72 (.339) after a win as underdogs since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .417.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Astros are 15-11 (.577) after a loss as underdogs since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .407.

The Astros are 90-23 (.796) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .697.

The Astros are 79-47 (.627) after a loss since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .484.

The Astros are 163-11 (.937) when leading entering the 8th inning since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .907.

Nationals hitters averaged just 3.76 pitches per plate appearance against RHP in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.90.

Nationals hitters struck out just 809 times in 4,217 PA’s (19%) against RHP in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Nationals batted just .293 in hitter’s counts in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .343.

The Nationals have a winning percentage of just 37% at home since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

Astros hitters put just 33% of balls in play to the right side of the field in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

The Astros have a winning percentage of 63% on the road since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

The Astros are 21-5 (.808) against the run line (28.4% ROI) after a loss as underdogs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .553.

Astros hitters slugged .460 on the road in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .407.

Nationals pitchers had a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes in the 2023 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents had a miss rate of just 23% against Nationals pitchers in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

The Nationals have won just 23% of home games in which their opponents scored first since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Opponents batted .273 against Nationals pitchers in the 2023 season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: .248.

Astros pitchers had an ERA of 3.62 (710.1 IP) on the road in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.44.

Astros pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 35% of their games since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

The Astros won just 24% of home games in which their opponents scored first in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

The Astros won 47% of road games in which their opponents scored first in the 2023 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

Astros vs. Nationals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Justin Verlander (Houston Astros): Shoulder, Out
  • Kendall Graveman (Houston Astros): Shoulder, Out
  • Oliver Ortega (Houston Astros): Back, Out
  • Lance McCullers (Houston Astros): Forearm, Out
  • J.P. France (Houston Astros): Shoulder, Out
  • Zach Brzykcy (Washington Nationals): Elbow, Out
  • Stone Garrett (Washington Nationals): Lower Leg, Out
  • Stephen Strasburg (Washington Nationals): Shoulder, Out
  • Joey Meneses (Washington Nationals): Knee, Out
  • Mason Thompson (Washington Nationals): Elbow, Out
  • Dominic Smith (Washington Nationals): Hand, Day-To-Day
  • Cade Cavalli (Washington Nationals): Elbow, Out

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