Nationals vs. Astros Prediction for MLB Thursday [6/15/2023]

The Houston Astros square off with the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, beginning at 8:10PM ET.

The Astros will have Cristian Javier (7-1, 3.13 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Nationals have opted for MacKenzie Gore (3-5, 4.04 ERA).

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

Who Will Win: Nationals vs. Astros

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

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

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Nationals vs. Astros Odds [6/15]

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+105), Nationals +1.5 (-120)
• Moneyline: Astros -190, Nationals +170
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110/-105)

The Astros are currently -1.5 favorites against the Nationals, with +105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on the market at -120.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -190, which means you can risk $190 to win $100, for a total payout of $290, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +170, where you can put down $100 to profit $170, earning a total payout of $270, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 8 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8 runs has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Nationals vs. Astros

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -120 via PointsBet (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +170 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.4% edge)
• Total: Over 8 @ -110 via BetMGM (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Nationals moneyline is the best option because of the 1.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Nationals vs. Astros Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Astros are more likely to beat the Nationals at Minute Maid Park on Thursday.

This prediction is based on extensive data-driven analysis, with the Astros given a 62% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Nationals-Astros game, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights before Nationals vs. Astros on Thursday June 15, 2023.

Nationals vs. Astros 2023

Thursday's MLB matchup between the Astros and Nationals at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 8:10PM ET.

• Who: Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Thursday June 15, 2023
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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