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On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Houston Astros (14-13) hosting the San Francisco Giants (11-16) at 8:10 PM ET. Luis Garcia (2-2) is the starter for the Astros, and Ross Stripling (0-1) for the Giants.
The sportsbooks have spoken, making the Astros (-188) a moderate moneyline favorite to defeat the Giants (+159) at home. The game’s over/under is set at 8.5.
Astros vs. Giants Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-188)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -111, Under: -109)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Giants
- Game Day: Monday, May 1, 2023
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: FS1
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Michael Brantley | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Chas McCormick | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Parker Mushinski | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
Giants Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Darin Ruf | 10-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Alex Wood | 15-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Thomas Szapucki | 60-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Luke Jackson | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Luis González | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| Roberto Pérez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Bryce Johnson | 7-Day Injured List | Head |
| Joey Bart | Day-to-day | Leg |
| Brandon Crawford | Day-to-day | Calf |
Last Time Out: Astros and Giants
The Astros were vicotrious 4-3 over the Phillies yesterday in their most recent game. Jose Urquidy was the winning pitcher after throwing 5 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on three hits while striking out three, while Jake Meyers finished 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively.
The Giants suffered a 6-4 loss to the Padres yesterday. J.D. Davis (2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI) led the way offensively, while Tyler Rogers took the loss on the mound after going 1/3 of an inning, giving up two earned runs on one hit while striking out one.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Astros have been favored 18 times and won eight, or 44.4%, of those games. Houston has entered five games this season favored by -188 or more and is 2-3 in those contests. The Astros have a 65.3% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 15 of their 28 opportunities. The Astros have an ATS record of 14-14-0 in 28 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | 28 | .286 (43) | .395 (16) | .469 (52) | 4.2% (51) | 15.3% (33) | 16.1% (14) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 24 | .272 (64) | .394 (18) | .543 (24) | 6.1% (17) | 26.5% (131) | 14.3% (25) |
| Jeremy Pena | 28 | .241 (115) | .298 (139) | .464 (58) | 5.0% (31) | 24.8% (125) | 4.1% (168) |
| Alex Bregman | 28 | .219 (151) | .354 (63) | .343 (147) | 2.4% (108) | 11.8% (12) | 16.5% (13) |
| Mauricio Dubon | 27 | .302 (24) | .327 (97) | .385 (115) | 0.0% (168) | 8.9% (5) | 3.0% (177) |
Giants Betting Records and Team Stats
The Giants have been chosen as underdogs in 16 games this year and have walked away with the win six times (37.5%) in those games. San Francisco has played as an underdog of +159 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Giants have a 38.6% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Contests with San Francisco have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 13 of 27 chances this season. The Giants are 11-16-0 against the spread in their 27 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thairo Estrada | 27 | .346 (4) | .393 (20) | .529 (30) | 3.6% (67) | 20.5% (80) | 4.5% (163) |
| Mike Yastrzemski | 25 | .292 (33) | .333 (88) | .521 (34) | 4.9% (32) | 23.5% (112) | 4.9% (158) |
| LaMonte Wade Jr | 26 | .243 (110) | .430 (5) | .529 (30) | 5.4% (29) | 20.4% (78) | 21.5% (3) |
| J.D. Davis | 25 | .289 (38) | .355 (62) | .530 (29) | 6.5% (11) | 29.0% (151) | 6.5% (136) |
| Wilmer Flores | 26 | .263 (-) | .309 (-) | .461 (-) | 4.9% (-) | 16.0% (-) | 6.2% (-) |
Astros vs. Giants Picks and Predictions
Our best pick for Astros vs. Giants sees the Astros (-188 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we prefer the over on 8.5 runs.