Washington Nationals at Houston Astros 10/29/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros
MLB: 8:07 PM EST
Oct. 29, 2019
TV: FOX
Latest Odds : HOU -178 Total 7.5
The Nationals have to win this game or the World Series is over. While the Nationals looked like an obvious choice to get the sweep completed that did not happen. Instead, the Nationals went back to Washington and ended up dropping their games at home to the Astros. The last couple of games the Nationals were completely crushed and now the Nationals have to win.
Stephen Strasburg is the pitcher the Nationals will send to the mound in this game. Against Houston already in this series Strasburg threw 6 innings with 7 hits allowed and only 2 runs scored. Strasburg did walk a single batter, but struck out 7 batters on the day.
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With the Astros the team is coming back home and has a chance to lock down the World Series title. The Astros have been able to play really strong baseball in the last 2 games of the series and in the 3rd game the Astros managed to prove that their offense is explosive and did not lose any of the step they have on the season.
Will Justin Verlander finally break his curse for the World Series and his lack of wins? That is a question as Verlander is the projected starter for the 6th game of the series here. This year against Washington Verlander threw 6 innings this year with 7 hits allowed and 4 runs allowed. Verlander has struck out 6 batters and walked 3 batters this year.
Recent Betting Trends:
Nationals are 42-19 in their last 61 games on grass.
Astros are 29-14 in their last 43 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-2 in Nationals last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 during game 6 of a series.
Free Betting Pick: Houston Astros -178
The Houston Astros really gave the baseball world a great series. However, all good things must come to an end and one of those is Verlanders drought of winning a World Series game. Look for Verlander to pitch strong in this game for the Astros and contain the Nationals hitters to bring home a win in this game here. Final Score, Houston Astros win 5-2.