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The Arizona Diamondbacks (84-75) will host the Houston Astros (87-72), Friday at 9:40 PM ET, in the first game of a three-game series. On the hill for the Diamondbacks will be Zac Gallen (17-8), opposed by the Astros’ J.P. France (11-6).
The Diamondbacks are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-131) at home over the Astros (+110). The game’s over/under is set at 8.5.
Diamondbacks vs. Astros Odds
Run Line
Arizona Diamondbacks (-1.5)
Moneyline
Diamondbacks (-131)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -121, Under: +100)
When, Where, at What Time is Diamondbacks vs. Astros
- Game Day: Friday, September 29, 2023
- Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSAZ
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Stadium: Chase Field
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 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | Day-to-day | Shoulder |
| Sebasrian Santana | Restricted List | Personal |
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Michael Brantley | Day-to-day | Soreness |
| Chas McCormick | Day-to-day | Back/Side |
Last Time Out: Diamondbacks and Astros
The Diamondbacks lost 3-1 against the White Sox yesterday, with Bryce Jarvis taking the loss. He threw 2 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on one hit while striking out one. Corbin Carroll went 2-for-4 with a triple to lead the Diamondbacks offensively.
The Astros defeated the Mariners 8-3 Friday. Yordan Alvarez led the way offensively after going 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI, and Kendall Graveman got the win, throwing one inning without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out one.
Betting Trends
Diamondbacks Betting Records and Team Stats
The Diamondbacks have entered the game as favorites 72 times this season and won 43, or 59.7%, of those games. Arizona has a record of 32-17 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -131 on the moneyline. The Diamondbacks have a 56.7% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Arizona and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 71 of their 159 opportunities. In 159 games with a spread this season, the Diamondbacks are 87-72-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | 151 | .289 (13) | .363 (19) | .513 (16) | 4% (42) | 19.5% (57) | 8.7% (71) |
| Christian Walker | 155 | .261 (72) | .336 (52) | .503 (21) | 5.1% (18) | 19.3% (54) | 9.4% (62) |
| Ketel Marte | 147 | .278 (28) | .360 (25) | .489 (28) | 3.9% (45) | 16.8% (34) | 10.9% (28) |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | 142 | .263 (63) | .312 (109) | .468 (45) | 4.1% (38) | 17.2% (36) | 5.7% (118) |
| Tommy Pham | 123 | .257 (-) | .328 (-) | .450 (-) | 3.4% (-) | 22.4% (-) | 9.5% (-) |
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have been underdogs in 42 games this season and have come away with the win 27 times (64.3%) in those contests. This season, Houston has come away with a win 13 times in 22 chances when named as an underdog of at least +110 or longer on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Astros have a 47.6% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Contests with Houston have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 84 of 159 chances this season. The Astros have an against the spread mark of 78-81-0 in 159 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | 154 | .282 (19) | .369 (14) | .515 (14) | 4.4% (32) | 13.3% (9) | 12.1% (19) |
| Alex Bregman | 158 | .259 (76) | .362 (21) | .431 (79) | 3.4% (73) | 11.9% (7) | 12.9% (16) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 111 | .291 (-) | .407 (-) | .586 (-) | 6.4% (-) | 18.6% (-) | 14% (-) |
| Jose Altuve | 87 | .316 (-) | .399 (-) | .534 (-) | 4.3% (-) | 16.8% (-) | 11.1% (-) |
| Jeremy Pena | 146 | .267 (53) | .326 (76) | .385 (117) | 1.6% (127) | 20.6% (65) | 6.6% (101) |
Diamondbacks vs. Astros Picks and Predictions
Our best pick for Diamondbacks vs. Astros is the Diamondbacks (-131 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we prefer the over on 8.5 runs.