Nationals at Astros 10/22/19 MLB World Series Game 1 Picks & Predictions
Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros
MLB: 8:08 PM EST
Oct. 22, 2019
TV: FOX
Latest Odds : HOU -185 O/U 7
On Tuesday, the Washington Nationals visit Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas to play the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the World Series. The Nationals swept the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Championship Series 4-0 and have won six straight overall. Washington has relied on timely hitting and a strong starting rotation anchored by Stephen Strasburg, Max Scherzer and Anibal Sanchez.
Houston defeated the New York Yankees in six games 4-2 to win the American League Championship Series. The Astros have baseball’s best starting rotation of Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and Zack Greinke. Houston’s hitting was not as strong in the ALCS but with Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, George Springer and Carlos Correa amongst others, runs will be scored on a regular basis even against the tough pitching of the Nationals.
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During the postseason, Anthony Rendon is leading the Nationals with a .375 batting average and in hits with 12. Juan Soto is leading in home run with two and Howie Kendrick is leading in RBIs with nine. As a team, the Nationals are averaging .243 at the plate. On Tuesday in Game 1, the Nationals will send Max Scherzer to the mound. The right-hander this postseason is 2-0 with an ERA of 1.80, 27 Ks and 8 BBs in 4 appearances.
This postseason, Jose Altuve is the Astros leader in batting average at .349, in hits with 15, home runs with five and RBIs with eight. As a team, Houston is averaging .208 at the plate. On Tuesday in Game 1, the Astros will send Gerrit Cole to the mound. This postseason, the right-hander is 3-0 with an ERA of 0.40, 32 Ks and 8 BBs in three starts.
Recent Betting Trends:
Washington is 6-0 in its last 6
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Nationals last 6 on the road
Houston is 4-1 in its last 5
The OVER has cashed in each of the Astros last 4 interleague games at home
Free Betting Pick: Houston Astros -185
Can anyone beat Gerrit Cole? Of course, but that is not likely to happen Tuesday. The right-hander is 3-0 in the postseason with an ERA of just 0.40 while striking out 32 and walking 8. Houston’s Jose Altuve has come alive during the postseason and carried the Astros during the ALCS. Washington’s Max Scherzer has been sharp on the mound, but nothing in comparison to Houston’s Cole. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 5-2