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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Washington Nationals will face the Houston Astros, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Nationals Park on Tuesday, beginning at 6:45 PM ET.
The Nationals will start Andrew Alvarez (2-1, 3.05 ERA), up against Tatsuya Imai (5-4, 6.14 ERA) for the Astros.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Astros a slight edge with a 50.8% win probability over the Nationals.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's Astros vs. Nationals matchup, including best bets and picks.
Astros vs. Nationals prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Astros and Nationals, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Astros a 50.8% chance of defeating the Nationals.
According to our model, the over/under total of 9.5 runs has a 53.9% chance of going over,.
Astros vs. Nationals odds [7/7/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Astros | Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +100 | -115 |
| Total | o9.5 (+100) | u9.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Astros vs. Nationals picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Astros | +100 |
| Total | Over 9.5 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 9.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Astros vs. Nationals game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB action between the Nationals and Astros at Nationals Park is scheduled to begin at 6:45 PM ET.
- Who: Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals
- Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Time: 6:45 PM ET/3:45PM PT
- Venue: Nationals Park
Conclusion
We predict the Astros, with a 50.8% win probability, will likely beat the Nationals in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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