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A series opener between the Baltimore Orioles (77-71) and Houston Astros (99-51) is on deck Thursday at 7:05 PM ET, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The scheduled starters are Justin Verlander (17-3) for the Astros, and Kyle Bradish (3-7) for the Orioles.
Despite being on the road the Astros are a moderate moneyline favorite (-193) over the Orioles (+163). The over/under for this contest is 7.
Astros vs. Orioles Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-193)
Total
7 Runs (Over: -107, Under: -112)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Orioles
- Game Day: Thursday, September 22, 2022
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland
- Stadium: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
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 |
Orioles Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| John Means | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Chris Ellis | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Isaiah Kearns | Restricted List | Personal |
Last Time Out: Astros and Orioles
The Astros won their last contest versus the Rays by a 5-2 score yesterday, with Lance McCullers Jr. picking up the win pitching throwing seven innings, giving up two earned runs on six hits while striking out eight. Martin Maldonado went 3-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively.
Yesterday, the Orioles knocked off the Tigers 8-1. Jordan Lyles was the winning pitcher after throwing nine innings, giving up one earned run on three hits while striking out six. Kyle Stowers paced the Orioles’ offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Astros have been favored 132 times and won 93, or 70.5%, of those games. Houston is 40-15 this season when entering a game favored by -193 or more on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 65.9% chance of a victory for the Astros. Games involving Houston have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 55 of 154 chances this season. In 154 games with a spread this season, the Astros are 85-69-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 125 | .303 (9) | .405 (3) | .624 (2) | 7.1% (2) | 18.5% (56) | 14.1% (5) |
| Alex Bregman | 144 | .267 (46) | .375 (11) | .466 (34) | 3.5% (55) | 12.2% (10) | 13.5% (7) |
| Kyle Tucker | 141 | .262 (58) | .334 (56) | .490 (18) | 5.1% (16) | 15.2% (25) | 9.9% (42) |
| Jose Altuve | 131 | .293 (17) | .381 (10) | .511 (12) | 4.4% (31) | 15.0% (23) | 10.8% (25) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 137 | .240 (99) | .286 (124) | .360 (120) | 1.5% (116) | 12.7% (14) | 5.1% (123) |
Orioles Betting Records and Team Stats
The Orioles have been victorious in 60, or 49.2%, of the 122 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Baltimore has a mark of 12-18 in contests where bookmakers favor them by +163 or worse on the moneyline. The Orioles have an implied victory probability of 38% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Baltimore and their opponents have hit the over in 68 of their 150 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Orioles have an against the spread record of 95-55-0 in 150 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Santander | 139 | .248 (80) | .326 (69) | .446 (54) | 4.6% (26) | 18.4% (53) | 8.6% (69) |
| Cedric Mullins | 144 | .260 (64) | .322 (78) | .400 (93) | 2.3% (97) | 18.4% (53) | 7.2% (92) |
| Ryan Mountcastle | 133 | .239 (101) | .292 (118) | .420 (70) | 4.0% (45) | 24.7% (108) | 6.7% (101) |
| Austin Hays | 132 | .249 (79) | .308 (105) | .410 (84) | 2.8% (78) | 19.8% (69) | 6.2% (111) |
| Adley Rutschman | 100 | .254 (-) | .362 (-) | .443 (-) | 2.7% (-) | 17.9% (-) | 13.8% (-) |
Astros vs. Orioles Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Astros to emerge victorious (-193 on the moneyline), while we project the total score will go over the total (7 runs).