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Astros vs. Nationals Prediction and Odds - May 14, 2022

MLB action continues on Saturday at 7:05PM ET as the Houston Astros square off with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.
Erick Fedde (2-2, 3.90 ERA) will be on the bump for the Nationals, while the Astros will counter with Cristian Javier (2-0, 0.83 ERA).
Dimers' free betting picks for Astros vs. Nationals, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.
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Who will win Astros vs. Nationals?
Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Astros-Nationals MLB game 10,000 times.
Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Astros a 62% chance of defeating the Nationals.
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Astros vs. Nationals Current Odds
- Run Line: Nationals +1.5 (-120), Astros -1.5 (+120)
- Moneyline: Nationals +140, Astros -135
- Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-115/+100)
Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under
The Nationals are +1.5 underdogs versus the Astros, with -120 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
For the favored Astros (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +120.
Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +140. That means you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.
On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -135, where you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they come out on top.
The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.
As always, check out all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.
According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) are a 55% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs is a 57% chance of going Over.
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Best Bets for Astros vs. Nationals
- Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -120 via Caesars Sportsbook (55% probability)
- Moneyline: Astros @ -135 via BetMGM (62% probability) 🔥
- Total: Over 8.5 @ -115 via PointsBet (57% probability)
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Astros vs. Nationals Probabilities
Use our dynamic widget below to see the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Houston vs. Washington, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.
Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Astros-Nationals matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for the latest betting insights before Astros vs. Nationals on Saturday May 14, 2022.
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Astros vs. Nationals 2022 Game Info
Saturday's matchup between the Nationals and Astros at Nationals Park is scheduled to commence at 7:05PM ET.
- Date: Saturday May 14, 2022
- Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
- Venue: Nationals Park
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