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2022 MLB Handicapping
(98-51-0) Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles (76-71-0)
Date: Thursday September 22nd
Time: 07:05 ETPM ET
Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards Baltimore
Projected Pitchers: Justin Verlander vs. Kyle Bradish
MLB Moneyline Odds: Astros -200 Orioles 165
MLB run line Betting Odds: Astros +1.5, Orioles -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.0
Houston Astros
Heading into the game, the Houston Astros have an overall record of 98-51-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 49-28. In the AL West division, Houston currently sits 1st. So far, the team has gone 82-68-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 87.0% of their games. The Astros’ over-under record is 54-87-9.
For Houston, Justin Verlander gets the start with an overall record of 17-3. This includes a strong ERA of 1.78. So far, he is lasting an average of 6.28 innings per outing, as well as 9.34 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.55 per 9. In total, Verlander has given up 12 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Astros have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 2.69.
During the season, the Houston Astros have performed well on offense, averaging 4.58 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 211.0. On offense, the Astros have a team batting average of 0.247, placing them 13th in the league. Houston’s batting average on balls in play of 0.252 is ranked 15th. With runners on base, the Astros are averaging just 0.75 stolen bases per game.
Houston has been strong on defense, ranking 9th in fewest errors at 0.48 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.75 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Baltimore Orioles have an overall record of 76-71-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 41-32. In the AL East division, Baltimore currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 91-57-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 27.0% of their games. The Orioless’ over-under record is 66-76-6.
For Baltimore, Kyle Bradish gets the start with an overall record of 3-7. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 5.05. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.06 innings per outing. as well as 8.23 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.28 per 9. In total, Bradish has given up 16 home runs.
So far, the Orioles bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 3.31.
So far, the Baltimore Orioles have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.15 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -4.0. On offense, the Orioles have a team batting average of 0.235, placing them 22nd in the league. Baltimore combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.234. Placing them below average. On the base paths, the Orioles have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 4th in the MLB in steals.
In the field, Baltimore averages 0.52 errors per game, placing them near the league average. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.93 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Houston is 12-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
- Baltimore is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
- Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the Houston Astros. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Justin Verlander he has the better WHIP of 0.83 compared to Kyle Bradish at 1.45. Verlander will be facing an Orioles offense with a team batting average of 0.235 (22nd). Bradish faces an Astros offense that has a batting average of 0.247 (13th).
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