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At Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, the Houston Astros (101-53) open a two-game series versus the Arizona Diamondbacks (71-83), at 8:10 PM ET. On the mound for the Astros will be Lance McCullers Jr. (4-1), matched up against the Diamondbacks’ Zach Davies (2-4).
The oddsmakers have spoken, making the Astros (-229) a moderate moneyline favorite to beat the Diamondbacks (+191) at home. The game has an over/under set at 8 runs.
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-229)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -107, Under: -113)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Diamondbacks
- Game Day: Tuesday, September 27, 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 |
| 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
The Astros were vicotrious 6-3 over the Orioles Tuesday in their most recent game. Hector Neris was named the winning pitcher after throwing one inning, giving up one earned run on two hits while striking out two, while Christian Vazquez went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI to lead them offensively.
Tuesday, the Diamondbacks fell to the Giants 3-2. Luis Frias was the losing pitcher after throwing zero innings, giving up two earned runs on one hit while striking out one. Pavin Smith paced the Diamondbacks’ offense, going 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Astros have been favored 136 times and won 95, or 69.9%, of those games. Houston is 26-8 this season when entering a game favored by -229 or more on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 69.6% chance of a victory for the Astros. So far this season, Houston and its opponents have hit the over in 57 of their 158 games with a total. In 158 games with a spread this season, the Astros are 86-72-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 129 | .303 (9) | .407 (2) | .616 (2) | 6.9% (2) | 18.5% (56) | 14.4% (5) |
| Alex Bregman | 148 | .263 (57) | .372 (14) | .458 (42) | 3.4% (56) | 11.9% (8) | 13.5% (8) |
| Kyle Tucker | 144 | .260 (67) | .332 (58) | .485 (20) | 5.0% (17) | 15.7% (27) | 9.8% (45) |
| Jose Altuve | 134 | .292 (16) | .382 (7) | .514 (12) | 4.5% (29) | 14.8% (22) | 11.0% (23) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 140 | .238 (101) | .283 (125) | .357 (120) | 1.4% (119) | 12.9% (14) | 5.0% (125) |
Diamondbacks Betting Records and Team Stats
The Diamondbacks have won in 49, or 42.2%, of the 116 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Arizona has a mark of 4-8 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by +191 or worse on the moneyline. Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Diamondbacks have a 34.4% chance of pulling out a win. Arizona’s games have gone over the total in 70 of their 158 opportunities. The Diamondbacks have posted a record of 90-68-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | 152 | .234 (108) | .324 (69) | .476 (26) | 5.7% (8) | 19.8% (71) | 10.8% (26) |
| Daulton Varsho | 144 | .240 (99) | .308 (105) | .452 (49) | 4.7% (25) | 24.3% (103) | 8.1% (72) |
| Ketel Marte | 136 | .242 (96) | .324 (69) | .411 (81) | 2.2% (106) | 18.2% (54) | 10.0% (41) |
| Josh Rojas | 117 | .266 (-) | .347 (-) | .382 (-) | 1.7% (-) | 19.1% (-) | 11.2% (-) |
| Jake McCarthy | 91 | .288 (-) | .352 (-) | .446 (-) | 2.5% (-) | 21.0% (-) | 7.3% (-) |
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Picks and Predictions
Our top pick for Astros vs. Diamondbacks is the Astros (-229 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we pick the over on 8 runs.