The Nationals will play the Astros on Thursday, March 12th, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 6:05 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
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Best Nationals at Astros Odds
| Underdog Washington Nationals | Favorite Houston Astros |
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| Underdog Washington Nationals | Favorite Houston Astros |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Astros are the -159 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Washington Nationals are the +116 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 10.5 -125 runs at BetRivers, which means you risk $125 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 10.5 -108 runs at BetRivers, and that means you risk $108 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Astros are -1.5 +132 run line favorites at BetRivers, while the Washington Nationals are +1.5 -182 run line underdogs at BetRivers.
MLB Odds Example
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Nationals
Astros
3/12/26 6:05pm EDT | +116-159 |
- Washington Nationals bettors risk $100 to win $116 at +116 odds. The implied probability for Washington Nationals is 46.3%.
- Houston Astros bettors risk $100 to win $62.89 at -159 odds. The implied probability for Houston Astros is 61.39%.
Washington Nationals at Houston Astros Prop Bets
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Nationals
Astros
3/12/26 6:05pm EDT | Pending BetRivers |
Washington Nationals & Houston Astros 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.
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Washington Nationals & Houston Astros 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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| Houston Astros | 59 | 57 | 0.509 | +13.5 | 30-29 | 29-28 | 540 | 565 | -25 | L1 | 7-3 |
| Washington Nationals | 56 | 61 | 0.479 | +17.0 | 23-34 | 33-27 | 623 | 613 | +10 | L1 | 2-8 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros 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 Thursday, March 12th, 2026 at 6:05 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 Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros 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.
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