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2023 MLB Handicapping – Houston Astros vs Arizona Diamondbacks
(87-72) Houston Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (84-75)
Date: Friday, September 29th
Time: 9:40 ET
Venue: Chase Field Phoenix, AZ
Projected Starting Pitchers: J.P. France vs. Zac Gallen
MLB Moneyline Odds: Astros +113 | Diamondbacks -135 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Astros +1.5 | Diamondbacks -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
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On Friday, an exciting showdown unfolds in Arizona as two teams vie for their elusive playoff berths. The action kicks off at 9:40 PM ET at Phoenix’s Chase Field. These contenders are both determined to lock in a Wild Card position within their respective leagues.
The D-Backs, with an 84-75 record, are positioned well back of the NL West-leading Dodgers but maintain a slim 1.5-game advantage for the second NL Wild Card position.
Meanwhile, the Astros, currently boasting a record of 87-72, find themselves trailing the Rangers by a margin of 2.5 games.
Houston Astros
So far this season, the Astros have an above record of 87-72 placing them 2nd in the AL West. On the road, the team is 48-30 while going 39-42 at home.
Houston’s record against the runline currently stands at 79-80 on an average run differential of 0.8. Their over/under is currently 84-71 with an average of 9.5 combined runs per contest.
Astros
So far on offense, the Astros are averaging 5.1 runs per game (5th). Currently, their combined batting average is 5th in the MLB at .259 to go along with an OPS of .770, placing them 5th.
In terms of strikeouts, they are 3rd having struck out a total of 3rd times and have generated 544 walks.
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Arizona Diamondbacks
So far this season, the Diamondbacks have an above record of 84-75 placing them 2nd in the NL West. On the road, the team is 41-40 while going 43-35 at home.
Arizona’s record against the runline currently stands at 87-72 on an average run differential of -0.0. Their over/under is currently 71-81 with an average of 9.4 combined runs per contest.
Diamondbacks
On offense, the Astros come into the game with a batting average of .259 and an OBP of .770 placing them 3rd and 5th, respectively. Currently, Houston is 6th in home runs and 5th in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Astros are at .438 (6th) and 7th in isolated power.
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Houston Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Matchup
The Astros will turn to J.P. France as their starter for today’s game. Through 24 appearances, he has an ERA of 3.83 and record of 11-6. So far, his batting average allowed is .259 to go along with an OBP allowed of .313.
France’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 101/47. In terms of home runs, he has given up 19, and has a SLG allowed of .407.
The Diamondbacks will turn to Zac Gallen as their starter for today’s game. Through 33 appearances, he has an ERA of 3.49 and record of 17-8. So far, his batting average allowed is .233 to go along with an OBP allowed of .278.
Gallen’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 213/46. In terms of home runs, he has given up 22, and has a SLG allowed of .377.
Houston Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Astros head into the game having gone 7-3 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Astros they are 7-3 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Diamondbacks are 4-6 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Diamondbacks have a 4-6 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Astros are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Diamondbacks have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 3-0 in their last three games.
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Houston Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
When looking at some of the recent games between the team’s, the Diamondbacks have done a good job as the favorite against the Astros.
Look for the Diamondbacks to take care of business at home.
My money is on Arizona on Friday, they’re pretty darn good at home – going 43-35!
Like the UNDER too. Two good pitchers going head to head in a playoff atmosphere.
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— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) September 29, 2023
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