Nationals vs. Astros Player Props Today: C.J. Abrams - April 19

C.J. Abrams’ Washington Nationals take on the Houston Astros on April 19 at 6:45 PM ET, and will see starting pitcher Justin Verlander on the mound. Abrams had one homer in his previous game, finishing 1-for-4.

Abrams paces the Nationals in home runs (five) and runs batted in (11). Among hitters in baseball, Abrams ranks ninth in home runs and 49th in RBI. Abrams has safely hit in five straight games. During his last five outings he is hitting .350 with three doubles, a triple, two home runs, three walks and three RBI.

C.J. Abrams prop lines and game time

• Matchup: Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros
• Time: 6:45 PM ET
• Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
• TV Channel: MASN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now!)
• Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -250)
• Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +400)
• RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +170)
• Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: -105)
• Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +105)
• Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +270)

C.J. Abrams prop bet insights

• Abrams has reached base with a hit 12 times this year in 15 games played (80.0%), including multiple hits in 40.0% of them (six times).
• He has homered in 33.3% of his games this season (15 contests), leaving the ballpark in 7.4% of his plate appearances.
• In seven of 15 games this year (46.7%), Abrams has scored at least a run, including two games with multiple runs scored.
• He has produced at least one run in eight of 15 games played this season (53.3%), including two games with multiple RBI.
• Abrams has struck out in 73.3% of his 15 games this year, with two or more punchouts in 20.0% of those contests (three).

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 11:24 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

C.J. Abrams stats against the Astros

Astros starter: Justin Verlander

• The Astros’ Verlander will take the hill for the first time this year.
• The 41-year-old right-hander started and threw 5 2/3 innings when he last appeared on Friday, Oct. 20 versus the Texas Rangers.
• Among qualified pitchers last season, he finished eighth in ERA (3.22), 14th in WHIP (1.133), and 34th in K/9 (8).