Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals (3:45pm)

The Astros will beat the Nationals because they are the more complete team in the areas that often decide close baseball games: run prevention, power, and bullpen execution. Houston enters the matchup with momentum after taking its series from Tampa Bay, and that should carry over well into this series against Washington.

Their lineup features a clear game-changing threat in Yordan Alvarez, whose combination of average, power, and run production forces opposing pitchers to be careful in the middle of the order. The Nationals’ biggest concern is pitching stability. Washington enters the series searching for answers after allowing 23 runs in its previous three-game set against Pittsburgh, and that weakness gives Houston a clear opportunity to apply pressure early. Even when the Astros do not produce a massive offensive outburst, their ability to capitalize on mistakes and extend at-bats can make the difference.

Houston also has the advantage late in games. The Astros’ bullpen has been a major strength during their recent climb, and that matters against a Nationals team that has shown it can score but has struggled to slow opponents in the later innings. In the end, Houston will win because it combines timely offense with cleaner pitching execution.

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Pick: Houston Astros ML +105

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