Astros vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 31 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 30, 2025, 6:09PM | Published: Jul 30, 2025, 5:34AM
The Houston Astros will take on the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Daikin Park on Thursday, commencing at 4:10am AEST.
Ryan Gusto (6-4, 5.18 ERA) will start on the mound for the Astros, while the Nationals will counter with MacKenzie Gore (4-10, 3.52 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Astros vs Nationals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Houston vs Washington MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model is currently unable to split the two teams, giving both the Astros and the Nationals an equal 50% chance of winning the game.
Astros vs Nationals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Daikin Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.83, Nationals $2.00
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($2.75), Nationals +1.5 ($1.48)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Astros at $1.83 and the Nationals at $2.00.
The Astros are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $2.75 available at TAB.
For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.48.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Nationals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 68% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Astros vs Nationals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.00 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $1.48 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
These Astros vs Nationals predictions are based on market-leading simulations and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
Astros vs Nationals: Prediction
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Astros vs Nationals: Essential Details
The game between the Astros and Nationals at Daikin Park is scheduled to commence at 4:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals
- Date: Thursday 31 July 2025
- Time: 4:10am AEST
- Venue: Daikin Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Washington predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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