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2022 MLB Handicapping
(90-50-0) Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers (54-86-0)
Date: Monday September 12th
Time: 06:40 ETPM ET
Venue: Comerica Park Detroit
Projected Pitchers: Framber Valdez vs. Eduardo Rodriguez
MLB Moneyline Odds: Astros -190 Tigers 156
MLB run line Betting Odds: Astros +1.5, Tigers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
Houston Astros
Heading into the game, the Houston Astros have an overall record of 90-50-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 43-28. In the AL West division, Houston currently sits 1st. So far, the team has gone 74-66-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 86.0% of their games. The Astros’ over-under record is 51-82-7.
For Houston, Framber Valdez gets the start with an overall record of 14-5. This includes a strong ERA of 2.64. So far, he is lasting an average of 6.55 innings per outing, as well as 8.49 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.16 per 9. In total, Valdez has given up 9 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 2.79.
During the season, the Houston Astros have performed well on offense, averaging 4.51 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 174.0. On offense, the Astros have a team batting average of 0.245, placing them 13th in the league. Houston combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.236. Placing them 21st. On the base paths, the Astros have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 3rd in the MLB in steals.
Houston has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.71 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.98 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Detroit Tigers have an overall record of 54-86-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 29-40. In the AL Central division, Detroit currently sits 5th. So far, the team has gone 64-76-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 17.0% of their games. The Tigers’ over-under record is 53-76-11.
For Detroit, Eduardo Rodriguez gets the start with an overall record of 3-4. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.13. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.08 innings per outing. as well as 7.38 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.69 per 9. In total, Rodriguez has given up 9 home runs.
So far, the Tigers 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 3.45.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Detroit Tigers, as they are averaging just 3.34 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -156.0. The Tigers head into the game ranked just 25th in team batting average. Detroit combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.232. Placing them below average. With runners on base, the Tigers are averaging just 0.7 stolen bases per game.
Detroit has been strong on defense, ranking 7th in fewest errors at 0.46 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.7 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing Detroit
- Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing Houston
- Detroit is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the Houston Astros. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Framber Valdez he has the better WHIP of 1.12 compared to Eduardo Rodriguez at 1.33. I expect a strong performance from Framber Valdez, as the Tigers’ offense is ranked just 25th. Rodriguez faces an Astros offense that has a batting average of 0.245 (13th).
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