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MLB Online Baseball Betting - San Diego Padres at Houston Astros

BetUS MLB baseball betting odds: San Diego -160, Houston +140, Total 8.5 (Under -120, Over - Even)

Two National League teams trying to get something going on a consistent basis will get together on Tuesday night in Houston, as the Astros (8-12) play host to the San Diego Padres (9-11) in a game that is scheduled to begin at 8:05 PM ET at Minute Maid Park.

San Diego's Jake Peavy (3-0, 1.64 ERA), one of the most respected starters in the NL, will oppose Houston's Brandon Backe (1-2, 4.26 ERA) in a battle of right-handers.

At BetUS Sportsbook, San Diego is listed as a -160 favorite (Houston is +140), with a total of 8.5 runs Under is -120, Over is even money).

Here are some of the MLB betting trends as they relate to this matchup:

(NOTE: These trends may also revert back to the 2007 season)

* SD has lost five of its last six games
* SD has played four of its last six games OVER the total
* SD has lost nine of its last 13 road games
* SD has played five of its last seven road games OVER the total

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