The Astros will play the Nationals on Sunday, March 8th, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 1:05 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Best Astros at Nationals Odds
| Underdog Washington Nationals | Favorite Houston Astros |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Astros are the -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Nationals are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Astros
Nationals
3/08/26 1:05pm EDT | -160+135 |
- Washington Nationals bettors risk $100 to win $135 at +135 odds. The implied probability for Washington Nationals is 42.55%.
- Houston Astros bettors risk $100 to win $62.5 at -160 odds. The implied probability for Houston Astros is 61.54%.
Houston Astros at Washington Nationals Prop Bets
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Astros
Nationals
3/08/26 1:05pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Houston Astros & Washington Nationals Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Astros World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Astros | +6600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Nationals | +50000 Bet |
Houston Astros & Washington Nationals Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Washington Nationals | 11 | 13 | 0.458 | +5.5 | 3-8 | 8-5 | 136 | 147 | -11 | W1 | 5-5 |
| Houston Astros | 9 | 16 | 0.360 | +8.0 | 7-6 | 2-10 | 135 | 150 | -15 | L1 | 3-7 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, March 8th, 2026 at 1:05 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other March 8, 2026 MLB Games
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- Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Miami Marlins
- New York Yankees vs New York Mets
- Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox
- San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs
- Cleveland Guardians vs Colorado Rockies
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