The Houston Astros (64-49, second in the AL West) are set to face off against the Baltimore Orioles (70-42, first in the AL East) in what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Orioles are currently on a four-game winning streak, while the Astros are coming off a win.
How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles predictions, odds, and picks below.
Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles Odds
Moneyline: Baltimore Orioles 115 (WynnBet)/ Houston Astros -125 (WynnBet)
Total: 8.5
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Game Info
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 8
Time: 7:05 PM ET
Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore
TV: TBS
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Houston Astros Betting Trends
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games.
- Houston are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
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Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends
- Baltimore are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 8 games against Houston.
Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles Predictions
The pitching matchup for this game features Grayson Rodriguez of the Orioles and Framber Valdez of the Astros. Rodriguez has a win-loss record of 2-3 and an ERA of 6.08 this season. On the other hand, Valdez has a stronger record with 9 wins and 7 losses, and a lower ERA of 3.06.
Offensively, both teams have been performing well. The Orioles rank 8th in runs and 15th in hits in the MLB, while the Astros rank 10th in runs and 17th in hits. Key players to watch include Austin Hays of the Orioles, who has a batting average of .287, and Kyle Tucker of the Astros, who has a batting average of .295.
Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles Picks
The Astros’ Framber Valdez has been in better form than the Orioles’ Grayson Rodriguez, which could tip the scales in their favor. Considering these factors, the pick here is for the Houston Astros on the moneyline.
The Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline | -125 at WynnBET