Final Score: Nationals 8 - Astros 3
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 8:05 PM ET

Nationals @ Astros

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Nationals
14-20 Rating 1465
Form: LWWLL
Model Probability
43%
57%
Projected margin: Houston Astros +0.5
Astros
18-16 Rating 1492
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Nationals Astros
All-time wins 182 230
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 3.8 4.3
Last meeting 3 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Nationals Astros
Games played 34 34
Avg runs scored 3.9 4.8
Avg runs conceded 4.9 4.5
Win percentage 41% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 25% 69%