In one of the best MLB Games today, The Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros are getting together on Monday to start a big series. This is the first game of a three-game series between two first-place teams.
The Baltimore Orioles standings show that they are 93-56 on the season and two games ahead of the Rays in the American League East. Baltimore is 48-26 on the road in 2023.
For Houston, they are 84-66 on the season and 1.5 games ahead of Texas in the American League West. The Astros are 38-37 at home.
Let’s take a look at our Orioles vs Astros Betting Analysis.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros Odds
Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros Information
But, before our Orioles vs Astros Betting Analysis, here is some information on the game:
Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros
Location of the game: Minute Maid Park. Houston, TX.
Date & Time: Monday, September 18th. 7:10 pm CST.
How to watch: SportsNet SW
Recent Scores
Baltimore Orioles
- Wednesday, September 13th, 2023: 1-0 loss vs. Cardinals
- Thursday, September 14th, 2023: 4-3 loss vs. Rays
- Friday, September 15th, 2023: 7-1 loss vs. Rays
- Saturday September 16th, 2023: 8-0 win vs. Rays
- Sunday, September 17th, 2023: 5-4 win vs. Rays
Houston Astros
- Tuesday, September 12th, 2023: 6-2 loss vs. Athletics
- Wednesday, September 13th, 2023: 6-2 win vs. Athletics
- Friday, September 15th, 2023: 4-2 loss at Royals
- Saturday, September 16th, 2023: 10-8 loss at Royals
- Sunday, September 17th, 2023: 7-1 win at Royals
Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros Betting Analysis
- Moneyline: Houston Astros -162, Baltimore Orioles +130
- Runline: Houston Astros -1.5 (+136), Baltimore Orioles +1.5 (-162)
- Total: 8.5
Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros Betting Preview
The Baltimore Orioles needed the come-from-behind win on Sunday to keep their first-place spot. Now, Baltimore is looking to finish the division out and go into the postseason as the top seed. Baltimore ranks as the 6th best-scoring team in Major League Baseball with 758 runs scored and have the 9th-best batting average at .257.
The Orioles offense sees Austin Hays anchoring the way with a .282 batting average. Anthony Santander needs three home runs to reach 30 on the season and is 16 runs batted in away from 100. Baltimore has seen their catcher Adley Rutschman play in 143 of their 149 games this season and has a .270 average.
John Means will get the start for the Baltimore Orioles in this one. Means is making just his second start of the 2023 season. He last threw on September 12th and lasted five innings, allowing three hits and three runs, but got no offensive support and took a 1-0 loss to the Cardinals. The right-hander underwent Tommy John Surgery.
Houston’s Race to the Top
Houston enters the game with the second-best run differential in the American League at +123. The Astros are just 5-5 in their last 10, but they are holding onto the lead in the divisional race. Houston used home runs from Yordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers and a good outing from Framber Valdez to avoid the sweep on Sunday.
Kyle Tucker leads the team with a .283 batting average, as well as 105 runs batted in.
Tucker has been seeing some MLB MVP Odds throughout the season. Yordan Alvarez took over the lead as the top home run hitter on the team, with 28. Houston has a team batting average of .260, the 4th best in baseball. Houston Astros games are fun with their lineup, but recently, it’s been a little up and down.
The Houston Astros will send Justin Verlander to the mound. One of the biggest acquisitions at the trade deadline was the 40-year-old. Verlander is 11-8 on the season, with a 3.39 earned run average. He has thrown 143.1 innings this season and struck out 126. Verlander is coming off back-to-back outings of seven innings for Houston.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros Betting Prediction
This should be a good baseball game and a good series. But, in the end, we will take the veteran pitcher. Justin Verlander has thrown in big games before, and this is a big game. Both MLB teams could use the win to help their spot at the top of their division.
- Our final Orioles vs Astros Betting Analysis: Take the Houston Astros -162 over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday!
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