Nationals at Astros Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 28
Brad Lord is slated to take the mound for Washington against Framber Valdez for Houston.
The Astros were embarrassed over the weekend. They were swept by the Athletics in a three-game series and were outscored 27-5.The Nationals took two of three against the Twins in Minneapolis outscoring Minnesota 16-6.
Despite their recent skid, Houston remains atop the American League West by four games over Seattle and Texas. At 5-5 in their last ten games, Washington is within 1.5 games of fourth place Atlanta in the National League East.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Nationals at Astros
Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
Time: 8:10PM EST
Site: Minute Maid Park
City: Houston, TX
Network/Streaming: MASN2, SCHN
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Odds for the Nationals at the Astros
The latest odds as of Monday:
Moneyline: Nationals (+193), Astros (-235)
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 7.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Nationals at Astros
Pitching matchup for July 28, 2025: Brad Lord vs. Framber Valdez
Nationals: Brad Lord (2-5, 3.39 ERA)Last outing: July 22 vs. Cincinnati - 2.25 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 1 Strikeouts
Astros: Framber Valdez (11-4, 2.67 ERA)Last outing: July 22 at Arizona - 1.29 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Nationals at Astros
The Astros have won 7 straight home games with Framber Valdez starting
The Under is 8-2 (80%) in the Astros' home games this season with Framber Valdez on the mound
The Nationals have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 6 games
CJ Abrams had 2 hits Sunday but has just 4 in his last 29 ABs
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Nationals and the Astros
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Nationals and the Astros:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Houston Astros on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Washington Nationals at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.
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