When you're winning, as we have been over the last week, you want to reinvest your money and maybe even up the unit size.The key, though, is not to get crazy.
Don't empty the bankroll just because you're on a hot streak.I feel confident in today's play, but I'm still not going to over-invest in the position.
Let's break down what we should bet on in the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals matchup.The Houston Astros are still hanging around.I suppose they are probably right where they are supposed to be.
Looking at the Astros roster, it isn't terrible, but it isn't great, either.They certainly have some bright spots, and injuries have impacted them.
However, the team is still just two games under .500 and has a real possibility of making a run for a division that no one seems to want to win.I expect them to make some moves at the trade deadline, as they've been aggressive in multiple seasons.ASTROS STAR CARLOS CORREA OUT FOR THE SEASON AFTER TEARING ANKLE TENDON DURING BATTING PRACTICEHouston Astros pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (41) throws a pitch against Detroit Tigers during the second inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Friday, June 26, 2026.
(Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)The team could probably use some extra arms for their rotation, as well as some extra hitting.Their team turns to Spencer Arrighetti today, who has had a nice campaign to this point.
He is 7-4 for the season with a 3.81 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP.If he can control the ball, he is very tough to beat.
He has allowed 38 walks this season and 58 hits over 78 innings pitched.He has been worse on the road by a full run, and almost 75% of his walks have come on the road.
Perhaps the craziest part of his season is that June was terrible for him.He has 14 starts - in the nine outside of June, he has allowed eight earned runs.
In five June starts, he allowed 25 earned runs.The Washington Nationals are ahead of schedule.I don't exactly expect the team to make a postseason run, but f...