Astros vs. Nationals Prediction and Odds - May 15, 2022

The Washington Nationals face the Houston Astros in MLB action at Nationals Park on Sunday, starting at 1:35PM ET.

The Nationals will have Patrick Corbin (0-5, 6.06 ERA) start, while the Astros will counter with Justin Verlander (4-1, 1.55 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Astros vs. Nationals, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

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Who will win Astros vs. Nationals?

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Astros-Nationals MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 62% chance of defeating the Nationals.

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Astros vs. Nationals Current Odds

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 (+105), Astros -1.5 (-114)
• Moneyline: Nationals +170, Astros -189
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-118/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Nationals are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Astros, with +105 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Astros (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -114.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +170, which means you can bet $100 to profit $170, earning a total payout of $270, if they win.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -189, where you can risk $189 to win $100, for a total payout of $289, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 8 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Astros and Nationals are a 50% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run Over/Under is a 59% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Astros vs. Nationals

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ +105 via PointsBet (50% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +170 via Caesars Sportsbook (0.9% edge)
• Total: Over 8 @ -118 via FanDuel Sportsbook (59% probability) 🔥

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While the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Nationals moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Astros vs. Nationals Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to view the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Houston vs. Washington, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Sunday's Astros-Nationals matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Astros vs. Nationals on Sunday May 15, 2022.

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Astros vs. Nationals 2022 Game Info

Sunday's game between the Nationals and Astros at Nationals Park is scheduled to begin at 1:35PM ET.

• Date: Sunday May 15, 2022
• Time: 1:35PM ET / 10:35AM PT
• Venue: Nationals Park

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