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On Wednesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks (71-84) are visiting the Houston Astros (102-53), at 8:10 PM ET. The Astros have taken three straight. The scheduled starters are Justin Verlander (17-4) for the Astros, and Zac Gallen (12-3) for the Diamondbacks.
The oddsmakers have spoken, making the Astros (-188) a moderate moneyline favorite to defeat the Diamondbacks (+160) at home. The over/under in this contest is set at 6.5.
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-188)
Total
6.5 Runs (Over: -112, Under: -108)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Diamondbacks
- Game Day: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Castro | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Michael Brantley | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Josh James | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | Day-to-day | Illness |
| Jeremy Pena | Day-to-day | Head |
Diamondbacks Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Keynan Middleton | 15 Day Injury List | Toe |
| Kyle Nelson | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Ryne Nelson | 15 Day Injury List | Arm |
| Nick Ahmed | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Humberto Castellanos | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Yonny Hernandez | 60 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Tyler Gilbert | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Caleb Baragar | Minors | Elbow |
| Kristian Robinson | Restricted List | Personal |
Last Time Out: Astros and Diamondbacks
These clubs meet again following the Astros’ 10-2 victory over the Diamondbacks yesterday. Luis Garcia (6.00 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 6 K) picked up the win for the Astros. Jose Altuve went 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs and two RBI to lead the team on offense. Zach Davies (4.00 IP, 4 R, 6 H, 3 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Diamondbacks.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have entered the game as favorites 137 times this season and won 96, or 70.1%, of those games. Houston has a record of 44-17 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -188 on the moneyline. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 65.3% chance of a victory for the Astros. Houston and its opponents have hit the over in 58 of their 159 games with a total this season. The Astros have an ATS record of 87-72-0 in 159 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 130 | .304 (7) | .408 (2) | .615 (2) | 6.9% (2) | 18.6% (60) | 14.3% (5) |
| Alex Bregman | 149 | .264 (55) | .372 (14) | .463 (38) | 3.5% (54) | 11.9% (8) | 13.4% (8) |
| Jose Altuve | 135 | .296 (14) | .386 (7) | .529 (9) | 4.8% (23) | 14.7% (22) | 11.1% (21) |
| Kyle Tucker | 145 | .262 (61) | .337 (52) | .487 (19) | 5.0% (17) | 15.6% (27) | 10.1% (37) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 141 | .238 (102) | .284 (125) | .356 (121) | 1.4% (120) | 12.8% (14) | 5.2% (123) |
Diamondbacks Betting Records and Team Stats
The Diamondbacks have won in 49, or 41.9%, of the 117 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This year, Arizona has won nine of 35 games when listed as at least +160 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Diamondbacks have a 38.5% chance of walking away with the win. Arizona and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 71 of their 159 opportunities. The Diamondbacks have an against the spread mark of 90-69-0 in 159 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | 153 | .232 (115) | .322 (74) | .473 (27) | 5.7% (7) | 19.9% (72) | 10.7% (26) |
| Daulton Varsho | 145 | .240 (101) | .307 (107) | .456 (44) | 4.8% (23) | 24.5% (108) | 8.0% (77) |
| Ketel Marte | 137 | .242 (96) | .323 (70) | .410 (82) | 2.2% (107) | 18.2% (55) | 9.9% (44) |
| Josh Rojas | 118 | .266 (-) | .347 (-) | .380 (-) | 1.7% (-) | 19.1% (-) | 11.1% (-) |
| Jake McCarthy | 92 | .284 (-) | .348 (-) | .439 (-) | 2.5% (-) | 21.0% (-) | 7.2% (-) |
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for Astros vs. Diamondbacks sees the Astros (-188 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we prefer the over on 6.5 runs.