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2022 MLB Handicapping
(8-15-0) Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros (14-11-0)
Date: Saturday, May 7th
Time: 08:10 ETPM ET
Venue: Minute Maid Park Houston
Projected Pitchers: Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Framber Valdez
MLB Moneyline Odds: Tigers +165 Astros -195
MLB run line Betting Odds: Tigers +1.5, Astros -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
The Tigers come into this game with an 8-16 record overall and they have lost three games in a row. In each of the last three games the Tigers have only scored two runs and they need to find a way to get the offense going here.
The Tigers are averaging 3.04 runs per game while giving up 4.08 runs per game. The offense is ranked 16th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 26th. The pitching actually hasn’t been awful the last two games. Javier Baez has been the top player for the Tigers hitting two home runs and driving in 11 RBIs.
Getting the start for the Tigers is Eduardo Rodriguez who sits with an 0-2 record and an ERA of 5.53. In his last start against the Dodgers he was awful giving up six runs.
Houston Astros
On the other side of this matchup is the Houston Astros who sit with a 15-11 record overall and they have won five games in a row. The pitching staff has been really strong as of late, and it will need to be the difference in this game.
The Astros are averaging 3.78 runs per game while giving up 3.41 runs per game. The offense is ranked 20th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked sixth best in all of baseball. There has been four different players that have driven in 16 runs.
On the mound for the Astros is Framber Valdez who sits with a 1-2 record and an ERA of 3.42. In his last start he gave up two hits and three runs.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Astros are 7-0 in their last 7 games on grass.
- Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
- Astros are 0-6 in Valdezs last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- Astros are 0-6 in Valdezs last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
- Astros are 0-4 in Valdezs last 4 starts.
Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros MLB Prediction:
The Astros have struggled in Valdez’s last four starts, but it’s going to be different in this game. Look for the Tigers offense to run up the score against Eduardo Rodriguez and that will be the difference as the Astros get the job done. Back the Astros on the run line.
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