Astros vs Nationals MLB Handicapping

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The fans at Nationals Park will be treated to a game between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals when they take their seats on Wednesday. Lefthander Wandy Rodriguez will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Rodriguez is 11-12 this season with a 3.65 ERA. It'll be Jason Marquis toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Righthander Marquis is 2-9 with a 7.72 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Ivan Rodriguez's two-run dinger highlighted a seven-run eighth inning, as the Nationals defeated the Astros 8-4 on Tuesday night. Washington cashed as +100 home underdogs, while the game played OVER the 7.5-run total listed by oddsmakers. Ryan Zimmerman was 2-for-5 with a run batted in for the Nationals, as Tyler Clippard picked up the win for Washington in relief of John Lannan. Jason Michaels hit a two-run blast for Houston, while Felipe Paulino was handed the loss for the Astros after allowing the go-ahead run in the eighth. Team records: Houston: 73-78 SU Washington: 63-88 SU Houston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Washington are 8-2 After playing Washington are 7-3 After a loss are 8-2 Washington most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Houston are 2-8 After playing Houston are 3-7 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Houston's last 15 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games when playing at home against Houston The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Houston The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games Washington is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Houston Next up: Washington home to Houston, Thursday, September 23 Show you support of the free information by clinking on the links and making a purchase in our sports store. Airline and hotel reservations, tickets to all events, listen to NFL games and so much more. Don't forget great stock tips as well!