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On Sunday, the Arizona Diamondbacks (84-77) are hosting the Houston Astros (89-72), at 3:10 PM ET. The Astros have taken three in a row. The starting pitchers are Cristian Javier (9-5) for the Astros, and Kyle Nelson (7-3) for the Diamondbacks.
Despite playing away from their home ballpark, the Astros are favored to win (-142) over the Diamondbacks (+120). The contest has a total set at 9.5.
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-142)
Total
9.5 Runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Diamondbacks
- Game Day: Sunday, October 1, 2023
- Game Time: 3:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSAZ
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Stadium: Chase Field
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| J.P. France | Day-to-day | Personal |
| Ryne Stanek | Paternity List | Personal |
Diamondbacks Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Scott McGough | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Tommy Henry | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Drey Jameson | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Dominic Fletcher | 60-Day Injured List | Finger |
| Austin Adams | 60-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Mark Melancon | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Corbin Martin | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| Sebasrian Santana | Restricted List | Personal |
Last Time Out: Astros and Diamondbacks
These squads play again following the Astros’ 1-0 victory over the Diamondbacks yesterday. Justin Verlander (5.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 5 K) picked up the win for the Astros. Jose Abreu went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI to lead the team on offense. Merrill Kelly (7.0 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 5 K) took the loss on the mound for the Diamondbacks.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have been favorites in 117 games this season and won 61 (52.1%) of those contests. Houston is 39-37 this season when entering a game favored by -142 or more on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 58.7% chance of a victory for the Astros. Games involving Houston have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 84 of 161 chances this season. In 161 games with a spread this season, the Astros are 79-82-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | 156 | .282 (19) | .369 (15) | .512 (16) | 4.4% (32) | 13.7% (9) | 12.1% (22) |
| Alex Bregman | 160 | .261 (69) | .363 (20) | .432 (77) | 3.3% (77) | 12.1% (7) | 12.8% (17) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 113 | .290 (-) | .404 (-) | .580 (-) | 6.3% (-) | 18.7% (-) | 13.8% (-) |
| Jose Altuve | 89 | .312 (-) | .394 (-) | .525 (-) | 4.2% (-) | 17.2% (-) | 10.8% (-) |
| Jeremy Pena | 148 | .267 (52) | .326 (70) | .385 (116) | 1.6% (127) | 20.4% (64) | 6.7% (94) |
Diamondbacks Betting Records and Team Stats
The Diamondbacks have won in 40, or 46.5%, of the 86 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This year, Arizona has won 17 of 43 games when listed as at least +120 or worse on the moneyline. The Diamondbacks have an implied victory probability of 45.5% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. Arizona and their opponents have hit the over in 71 of their 161 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Diamondbacks are 88-73-0 against the spread in their 161 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | 153 | .287 (15) | .363 (20) | .510 (18) | 3.9% (44) | 19.6% (58) | 8.9% (66) |
| Christian Walker | 157 | .258 (78) | .333 (59) | .497 (23) | 5% (19) | 19.2% (52) | 9.4% (60) |
| Ketel Marte | 149 | .276 (30) | .358 (26) | .485 (29) | 3.8% (48) | 16.8% (33) | 10.9% (27) |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | 144 | .261 (69) | .310 (112) | .463 (49) | 4.1% (37) | 17.3% (35) | 5.6% (119) |
| Tommy Pham | 125 | .256 (-) | .328 (-) | .446 (-) | 3.3% (-) | 22% (-) | 9.8% (-) |
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Picks and Predictions
Our pick for this matchup is the Diamondbacks to win (+120 on the moneyline), while we project the total score will go under the total (9.5 runs).