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At Minute Maid Park on Friday, the Houston Astros (81-45) begin a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles (65-59), at 8:10 PM ET. Lance McCullers Jr. (1-1) is the starter for the Astros, and Kyle Bradish (1-5) for the Orioles.
Bookmakers have made the Astros a decent moneyline favorite (-227) at home over the Orioles (+191). The game has an over/under of 8.5 runs.
Astros vs. Orioles Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-227)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -112, Under: -109)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Orioles
- Game Day: Friday, August 26, 2022
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Ryan Pressly | 15 Day Injury List | Neck |
| Jason Castro | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Michael Brantley | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Josh James | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Blake Taylor | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Kyle Tucker | Day-to-day | Foot |
| Martín Maldonado | Day-to-day | Rest |
| Chas McCormick | Day-to-day | Finger |
Orioles Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Wells | 15 Day Injury List | Back/Side |
| John Means | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Travis Lakins | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Chris Ellis | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Alex Wells | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Isaiah Kearns | Restricted List | Personal |
Last Time Out: Astros and Orioles
The Astros were vicotrious 6-3 over the Twins yesterday in their most recent game. Luis Garcia was the winning pitcher after throwing five innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits while striking out five, while Alex Bregman finished 2-for-3 with a double to lead them offensively.
Yesterday, the Orioles defeated the White Sox 4-3. Felix Bautista was the winning pitcher after he went two innings without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out two. Anthony Santander paced the Orioles’ offense, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have been favorites in 107 games this season and won 73 (68.2%) of those contests. This season, Houston has won 16 of its 22 games, or 72.7%, when favored by at least -227 on the moneyline. Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Astros have a 69.4% chance to win. Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 48 of their 126 opportunities. The Astros have an ATS record of 67-59-0 in 126 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | 122 | .267 (53) | .371 (16) | .477 (27) | 3.7% (51) | 12.2% (11) | 13.0% (8) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 107 | .295 (17) | .399 (3) | .603 (3) | 7.0% (3) | 19.8% (78) | 14.2% (5) |
| Kyle Tucker | 117 | .260 (67) | .338 (56) | .477 (27) | 4.7% (24) | 15.8% (37) | 10.7% (34) |
| Jose Altuve | 108 | .283 (30) | .372 (13) | .507 (14) | 4.5% (26) | 14.4% (20) | 10.8% (31) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 115 | .248 (87) | .296 (121) | .378 (115) | 1.5% (122) | 12.7% (16) | 5.5% (130) |
Orioles Betting Records and Team Stats
The Orioles have won in 55, or 50.5%, of the 109 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This season, Baltimore has been victorious four times in 14 chances when named as an underdog of at least +191 or longer on the moneyline. The Orioles have an implied victory probability of 34.4% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Baltimore’s games have gone over the total in 59 of their 124 opportunities. The Orioles have an against the spread record of 83-41-0 in 124 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Mullins | 120 | .267 (53) | .328 (76) | .407 (85) | 2.1% (105) | 17.6% (51) | 7.3% (92) |
| Anthony Santander | 116 | .260 (67) | .337 (59) | .457 (44) | 4.4% (31) | 18.2% (60) | 8.3% (77) |
| Austin Hays | 112 | .254 (78) | .312 (99) | .428 (68) | 3.1% (68) | 20.5% (82) | 5.7% (122) |
| Ryan Mountcastle | 110 | .246 (91) | .294 (124) | .429 (67) | 3.9% (42) | 24.8% (120) | 6.3% (107) |
| Adley Rutschman | 76 | .256 (-) | .364 (-) | .447 (-) | 2.5% (-) | 17.1% (-) | 13.6% (-) |
Astros vs. Orioles Picks and Predictions
Our pick for this matchup is the Astros to pick up the win (-227 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go under the total (8.5 runs).