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Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Baltimore Orioles (49-27) and Houston Astros (37-40) conclude their 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Minute Maid Park is slated for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Orioles vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 2-0 with a 14-11 win Friday and 5-1 win Saturday

Orioles ace Corbin Burnes (7 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 2 HR, 0 BB, 5 K) suffered his 1st loss since May 7th on Saturday afternoon. Baltimore was stifled offensively and their lone run was a solo shot from 3B Jordan Westburg. Baltimore hopes to avoid being swept for just the 2nd time all season.

Saturday’s win was Houston’s 4th straight. A stellar performance from SP Ronel Blanco (7 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 HR, 3 BB, 4 K) earned him his team-high 8th victory. LF Chas McCormick went 3-for-3 with 2 long balls and 3 runs scored. The Astros also got a 2-run HR from DH Yordan Alvarez. They look to complete their 1st sweep since May 16th

Orioles at Astros projected starters

RHP Albert Suarez vs. LHP Framber Valdez

Suarez (3-1, 2.05 ERA) makes his 9th start and 16th appearance. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 48 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 5 BB, 3 K in 4-2 road loss against the New York Yankees Tuesday
  • Has never faced the Astros
  • 2024 road splits: 2-1, 2.22 ERA (24 1/3 IP, 7 R (6 ER), 1.27 WHIP, 6.7 K/9 in 8 games (4 starts)

Valdez (5-5, 3.91 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 73 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 5 BB, 5 K in 2-0 road loss against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday
  • 2024 home splits: 2-2, 4.17 ERA (36 2/3 IP, 17 ER), 1.26 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 in 6 starts
  • Last start vs Orioles: No-decision, 7 IP, 6 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 7-6 road victory on Aug 8, 2023

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Orioles at Astros odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:10 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Orioles +108 (bet $100 to win $108) | Astros -126 (bet $126 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles +1.5 (-192) | Astros -1.5 (+158)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -104 | U: -118)

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Orioles at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 7, Astros 4

Moneyline.

BET ORIOLES (+108).

I’ve got the Orioles avoiding the sweep and ending their 6-game road trip at 3-3. Baltimore does not get swept, in fact, they just had their streak of 106 consecutive series (dating back to 2022) without being swept end on May 22 by the St. Louis Cardinals. It was the 3rd-longest streak in AL/NL history.

Another reason to love the Orioles on Sunday afternoon is they’re facing the southpaw Valdez. They have owned lefties this season, goingn14-7 against them and batting .259 as a team. Valdez has a career 4.98 career ERA against Baltimore.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’ll save my bet for the moneyline.

Over/Under

PASS.

I lean to the Over (-104) in this game, but don’t have enough confidence to make it an official recommendation because Valdez is 2-8 against the Over in his last 10 starts and Suarez is 0-4-1 in his last 5.

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Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Baltimore Orioles (49-26) and Houston Astros (36-40) play game 2 of their 3-game series Saturday. First pitch from Minute Maid Park is slated for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Orioles vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 1-0

The Orioles are in the midst of a 6-game road trip, which started with taking 2 of 3 at the New York Yankees. However, they dropped Friday’s opener of this series 14-11 as -150 favorites; the Astros cashed as +138 home ‘dogs. Baltimore SP Grayson Rodriguez (5 IP, 7 ER, 9 H, 1 HR, 2 BB, 8 K) suffered his 1st loss in June after a 3-0 start to the month. SS Gunnar Henderson parked his 23rd and 24th home runs of the season and C Adley Rutschman’s breakout season continued with a 5-for-5 night in the loss, improving his batting average to .305.

Friday’s win was Houston’s 3rd straight. The Astros’ huge offensive night was led by 2B Jose Altuve going 3-for-5 with 2 doubles, 2 RBIs and 2 runs. LF Joey Loperfido also had 3 hits, while 3B Alex Bregman, 1B Jon Singleton and SS Mauricio Dubon each had 2 hits, and CF Jake Meyers hit a 3-run jack.

Orioles at Astros projected starters

RHP Corbin Burnes vs. RHP Ronel Blanco

Burnes (8-2, 2.14 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 92 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 8-3 home victory against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday
  • Hasn’t lost in June — 3-0, 1.35 ERA (20 IP, 3 ER) in 3 starts
  • 2024 road splits: 4-1, 2.54 ERA (39 IP, 11 ER), 0.95 WHIP, 7.6 K/9 in 6 starts
  • Career vs. Astros: 0-1, 7.50 ERA (6 IP, 5 ER) in 1 start and 1 relief appearance

Blanco (7-2, 2.43 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 0.96 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 77 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 3 BB, 8 K in 4-1 win against the Detroit Tigers Sunday
  • 2024 home splits: 2-2, 2.83 ERA (41 1/3 IP, 13 ER), 0.92 WHIP, 8.3 K/9 in 7 starts
  • Never faced Orioles before

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Orioles at Astros odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Orioles -154 (bet $154 to win $100) | Astros +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles -1.5 (+112) | Astros +1.5 (-134)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Orioles at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 3, Astros 2

Moneyline.

PASS.

The Orioles (-154) come out on top Saturday afternoon after failing to comeback Friday night. As much as I like Baltimore to get the win, I’m not interested in betting just over 1½ units with the -154 ML for that to happen. I’ll save my wager for the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET ORIOLES -1.5 (+112).

The Astros may be the most disappointing team in the majors, basically playing .500 baseball over the last 30 days. Blanco has been the lone bright spot in their rotation, but he’s struggled in 2 of his last 3 home starts.

The Orioles are road warriors with an MLB-best record of 24-12 away from home. On top of that, they’ve got their ace on the mound Saturday. Burnes has allowed just 3 earned runs over his last 4 starts (27 IP). He has not lost since 8 starts ago on May 7. Baltimore’s pitching staff features a 3.08 ERA on the road and opponents are hitting just .202 against them.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (+100).

The Astros are struggling to score runs lately. The Under has hit in 4 of their last 5 games and in 7 of their last 10. It won’t get any easier with Burnes taking the mound for the Orioles.

Meanwhile, the Under is 10-0 in Blanco’s last 10 starts and it’s 11-2 in all 13 of his starts this season.

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Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

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The Baltimore Orioles (95-56) and Houston Astros (84-68) meet Wednesday to finish off a 3-game series. First pitch at Minute Maid Park is slated for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Orioles vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Orioles lead 3-2

Baltimore took Monday’s series opener 8-7 and Tuesday’s game 9-5. The Orioles are 18-8 over their last 26 games.

Houston is just 7-10 in September. The Astros head into Wednesday’s action just a half-game ahead of the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers in the chase for the AL West flag.

Orioles at Astros projected starters

RHP Kyle Bradish vs. RHP Cristian Javier

Bradish (11-7, 3.12 ERA) is tabbed for his 28th start this season. He owns a 1.09 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 through 152 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 4-3 home loss vs. Tampa Bay Rays Thursday
  • 2023 road stats: 7-3, 3.56 ERA in 86 IP across 16 starts
  • Career starts vs. Astros: 2-0, 0.00 ERA in 16 2/3 IP (2022)

Javier (9-4, 4.74 ERA) is tabbed for his 29th start this season. He owns a 1.29 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 146 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 5 H, 3 R (2 ER), 1 BB, 6 K in 4-2 loss at Kansas City Royals Friday
  • 2023 home stats: 5-2, 3.86 ERA in 63 IP in 12 starts
  • Career starts vs. Orioles: 1-0, 1.64 ERA in 11 IP across 2 starts (2022-23)

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Orioles at Astros odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:03 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Orioles -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Astros -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles -1.5 (+155) | Astros +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Orioles at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 4, Orioles 3

Moneyline

There is some fade in Baltimore’s season performance both in its record and its overall batting and pitching lines. However, recent pitching performances in this starter match-up are compelling. Bradish — with his analytically supported 2.59 ERA since Aug. 6 — gives the surging Orioles an edge not reflected in the price.

BACK THE ORIOLES (-105).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS. The run line here is adding lots of juice. The return on the moneyline is solid.

Over/Under

The Over has cashed in 6 of the last 7 Baltimore-Houston games, but Bradish changes the equation just enough here. PASS.

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Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

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The Baltimore Orioles (94-56) and Houston Astros (84-67) meet Tuesday to continue a 3-game series. First pitch at Minute Maid Park is slated for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Orioles vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2

Baltimore took Monday’s series opener 8-7 and is 17-8 over its last 25 games. The Orioles have logged an  aggregate .830 OPS while winning each of their last 3 games.

With Monday’s setback, Houston is just 7-9 this month. The Astros head into Tuesday’s action just 1 1/2 games ahead of the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers in the chase for the AL West flag.

Orioles at Astros projected starters

RHP Kyle Gibson vs. RHP Hunter Brown

Gibson (14-9, 4.98 ERA) makes his 31st start. He has notched a 1.32 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 175 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 2/3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 4 K in 1-0 home loss vs. St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday
  • 2023 road stats: 8-4, 4.74 ERA in 100 2/3 IP across 17 starts
  • Last 5 starts vs. Astros: 0-1, 1.74 ERA in 31 IP

Brown (11-11, 4.61 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 in 146 1/3 IP across 28 games (27 starts).

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 K in 6-2 home win vs. Oakland Athletics Wednesday
  • 2023 home stats: 4-7, 5.60 ERA in 64 1/3 IP in 13 starts
  • Has faced the Orioles as starter once before: Loss, 6 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 0 BB, 7 K on Aug. 10

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Orioles at Astros odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:19 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Orioles +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Astros -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles +1.5 (-155) | Astros -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Orioles at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 4, Orioles 3

Moneyline

There is some fade in Baltimore’s season performance — its record as well as its overall batting and pitching lines. But so far in this series, the opposing team-and-pitching combination has not made for enough addition to spill that fade into a betting stance.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

As Astros -1.5 play at +130 is the closest to value this game might get. But even that value falls below the threshold required for a wager. PASS.

Over/Under

The Over has cashed in 5 of the last 6 Baltimore-Houston games, and it was a wise — and correct — play in the series lid-lifter Monday.

But look for things to swing back the other way with this under-the-radar mound match-up. Both starters have been dinged by rates around the margins. Both offenses are swung around to lesser platoon numbers against right-handers.

BACK THE UNDER 9 (-105).

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Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

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The Baltimore Orioles (93-56) and Houston Astros (84-66) clash Monday to open a 3-game series. First pitch at Minute Maid Park is slated for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Orioles vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Houston leads 2-1

Baltimore has clinched its first postseason appearance since 2016, learning the news when the Texas Rangers lost to the Cleveland Guardians before the Orioles’ 5-4, 11-inning contest against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays was complete. Baltimore suffered a 4-game losing streak last week, but is still a robust 16-8 over its last 24 games.

Houston is back at home after dropping 2 of 3 at the Kansas City Royals over the weekend. The Astros have been playing with their food a bit when it comes to closing out the Texas Rangers in the AL West. Houston, which leads the West by 1 1/2 games, is just 7-8 this month.

Orioles at Astros projected starters

LHP John Means vs. RHP Justin Verlander

Means (career: 20-25, 3.83 ERA) is making just his 2nd start of the season. His Sept. 12 start against the St. Louis Cardinals marked his 1st MLB action in 517 days after dealing with back and elbow injuries.

  • Last start: Loss,5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 0 BB, 1 K in 5-2 home loss vs. Cardinals Tuesday
  • Owns a career road ERA of 3.66
  • Has never faced the Astros as a starter

Verlander (11-8, 3.39 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 143 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 0 BB, 7 K in 6-2 home loss vs. Oakland Athletics Tuesday
  • 2023 home stats: 6-5, 3.14 ERA in 80 1/3 IP across 13 starts (for New York Mets and Astros)
  • Last 5 starts vs. Orioles: 0-1, 3.16 ERA in 25 2/3 IP

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Orioles at Astros odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 12:41 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Orioles +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Astros -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles +1.5 (-135) | Astros -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Orioles at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 6, Orioles 4

Moneyline

Peg the Orioles as being farther out of their skis than the Astros, and Baltimore may have some hangover/minor league roster effect in Monday’s tilt.  But the line has been steaming toward Houston, and there is some Verlander fade that makes that side unattractive at the current price. PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

With less juice here, the Houston side a bit more attractive. PASS for now, but if things sway back to the visitors a bit, a Houston -1.5 +120 would be worth some action.

Over/Under

The Orioles have hit the Over in 42 of their last 74 away games (+13.60 units, 17% ROI). The Astros have hit the Over in 24 of their last 38 games (+9.70 units, 23% ROI). The Over has cashed in 4 of the last 5 Baltimore-Houston games.

Both offenses sport OPS figures over recent weeks that have eclipsed season averages. Houston is on its best platoon side against left-handed pitching (.809 OPS).

Second starts off an IL stint are often fraught with extra fatigue and should usually be avoided. Two of Verlander’s 3 starts this month have been clunkers, and his home line is buoyed by a .252 batting average on balls in play.

Both clubs have somewhat suspect bullpen surface-ERA figures over the last month or so. Both pens have ridden sub-.270 BABIPs since Aug. 1.

BACK THE OVER 8.5 (-110).

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Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Baltimore Orioles (66-59) and Houston Astros (81-47) meet Sunday at 2:10 p.m. ET to finalize a 3-game set at Minute Maid Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Orioles vs. Astros odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Baltimore leads 2-0

The Orioles have won a pair of pitchers’ duels in this series, winning 2-0 Friday and 3-1 Saturday. Baltimore is 8-4 with a 3.29 ERA in 12 August road games.

Houston had won 4 games in a row and 10 of its previous 14 before running into Baltimore. The Astros have lost 16 games since July 17 — 13 of those losses have been by 1- or 2-run margins and another came in extra innings.

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Orioles at Astros projected starters

RHP Autin Voth vs. RHP Justin Verlander

Voth (4-1, 4.73 ERA) is a swingman who has appeared in 34 games, 11 as a starter. He has logged a 1.44 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 72 1/3 IP.

  • Owns a 2.81 ERA as a starter and an 8.51 mark as a reliever.
  • Owns a 5.05 ERA over 107 career games.

Verlander (16-3, 1.87 ERA) is making his 24th start. He has a 0.85 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 through 149 IP.

  • Has held opposing batters to a .590 OPS in 56 career games at Minute Maid Park.
  • Threw 6 scoreless frames in his last outing and owns a minuscule 1.35 ERA and 0.80 WHIP over his last 10 starts.

Orioles at Astros odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:52 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Orioles +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Astros -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles +1.5 (-108) | Astros -1.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

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Orioles at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 5, Orioles 3

Money line

Houston has more diverse ways to beat an opponent than Baltimore, and the Astros are a much better club when facing over-.500 foes. The Orioles are just 31-37 when facing winning clubs.

Houston is a worthwhile play for big bankrolls up to -255, but PASS on the current tag.

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Run line/Against the spread

Don’t be dissuaded by Houston’s close losses so near in the rearview mirror. Voth is a 2-times-through-the-order type, and that will put pressure on a fatigued (and overrated by surface ERA) Baltimore bullpen.

ASTROS -1.5 (-112) IS A STRONG PLAY.

Over/Under

BACK THE OVER 7.5 (+110) on a zag play against the back-to-back Unders and the pitching match-up.

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Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Baltimore Orioles (66-59) and Houston Astros (81-46) meet Saturday at 7:10 p.m. ET to continue their series at Minute Maid Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Orioles vs. Astros odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Baltimore leads 1-0

The Orioles won Friday’s series lid-lifter 2-0. Baltimore is 7-4 with a 3.51 ERA, 1.14 WHIP in 11 August road games.

Houston had won 4 in a row and 10 of its previous 14 before Friday’s setback. The loss snapped a 7-game home winning streak. The Astros own a robust .840 OPS over their last 8 home games. Their overall mark of .771 ranks 3rd in MLB.

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Orioles at Astros projected starters

RHP Dean Kremer vs. RHP Jose Urquidy

Kremer (5-4, 3.45 ERA) is tabbed for his 15th start of the season. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 75 2/3 IP.

  • Allowed just 1 run in his last start and has clocked a 2.59 ERA, 1.07 WHIP in his last 4 starts
  • Facing a Houston lineup that leans more right-handed than most, and that angles into a deficit for the Baltimore righty: he has held left-handed bats to a .618 OPS while allowing an .824 mark to righties

Urquidy (12-4, 3.63 ERA) has authored a 1.13 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 134 IP across 23 starts.

  • Has thrived at home, logging an 8.7 K/9 while posting a 2.87 ERA and 1.06 WHIP
  • Has allowed 3R in 14 2/3 IP over his last 2 starts
  • Figures to see a left-leaning Baltimore lineup, and that favors his platoon splits (.594 OPS allowed vs. left-handed batters)

Orioles at Astros odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:45 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Orioles +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Astros -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles +1.5 (-145) | Astros -1.5 (+120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)

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Orioles at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 6, Orioles 3

Money line

Houston has more diverse ways to beat an opponent. And the Astros are a much better club when facing over-.500 foes.

TAKE HOUSTON (-180).

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Run line/Against the spread

ASTROS -1.5 (+120) is the more preferred of the 2 Houston sides (ML and RL). If you go with a mixed play (some on the ML and some on the RL), consider a heavier dose of the latter, especially with a likable Over.

Over/Under

Both starters have expected-ERA figures higher than their surface numbers. And both bullpens are in cautionary yellow-flag fatigue status.

BACK THE OVER 8.5 (-105).

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Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Baltimore Orioles (65-59) and Houston Astros (81-45) meet Friday at Minute Maid Park with 1st pitch in the opener of a 3-game series scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Orioles vs. Astros odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; the AL foes split 6 games in 2021

The Orioles are coming off a 4-3 homestand. Baltimore bats struggled on the club’s last road trip (Aug. 11-17), notching a .631 OPS against Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays pitching.

The Astros are coming off a 3-game home sweep of the Minnesota Twins. Houston has won 4 in a row, and Astros batting and pitching alike have been dialed in in the club going 10-4 since Aug. 11. Houston owns an .816 OPS and 3.34 ERA  over that stretch.

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Orioles at Astros projected starters

RHP Kyle Bradish vs. RHP Lance McCullers, Jr.

Bradish (1-5, 6.25 ERA) owns a 1.65 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 through 72 IP in 15 starts.

  • Has a 4.21 ERA over his last 5 starts
  • The 25-year-old rookie notched a 3.66 ERA in 54 career minor league games

McCullers (1-1, 2.45 ERA) has a 1.45 WHIP, 5.7 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 11 IP.

  • Making his 3rd start off a long-term stay on the IL (forearm)
  • Owns a 3.55 ERA, 1.27 WHIP in 124 career games

Orioles at Astros odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:58 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Orioles +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Astros -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles +1.5 (-130) | Astros -1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Orioles at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 5, Orioles 3

Money line

The on-a-streak, performing-well-in-diverse-facets-of-the-game Astros are a lean up to -185 or so. But some extra juice drowns out the profit margin at the current tag.

STEER CLEAR.

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Run line/Against the spread

ASTROS -1.5 (+105) is the most profitable side in this match-up.

Bradish has gone to the edge of his pitch-count leash each of his last 2 starts. He’s had trouble against righty bats, and that’s what Houston piles up most nights.

Over/Under

Mixed signals on both sides of the ball and on both teams: PASS.

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Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Baltimore Orioles (26-54) and Houston Astros (48-32) play the finale of a three-game set Wednesday with an 8:10 p.m. ET first pitch at Minute Maid Park. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Orioles vs. Astros odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Matt Harvey is the projected starting pitcher for the Orioles. He is 3-9 with a 7.54 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, 7.3 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9 over 68 IP over 16 starts.

Harvey has dropped eight straight decisions, and he hasn’t won in 10 starts dating back to May 1. He posted a dismal 9.64 ERA in May, and has a 9.31 ERA across 19 1/3 innings in his five outings in June.

RHP Luis Garcia is the projected starting pitcher for the Astros. He is 6-4 with a 2.83 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9 through 76 1/3 IP over 13 starts and two relief appearances.

Garcia yielded 2 earned runs, 7 hits and 2 walks with 5 strikeouts across 6 innings in a win his last time out Thursday at Detroit. He is 3-1 with a 2.37 ERA and just one home run allowed in 30 1/3 innings in five June starts.

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Orioles at Astros odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 8:12 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Orioles +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Astros -335 (bet $335 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Orioles +2.5 (-105) | Astros -2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Astros 10, Orioles 2

Money line (ML)

The Astros (-335) are looking to salvage at least one game in this series against the Orioles. Houston should be able to take out its frustrations against the very giving Harvey, but you can’t risk three and a half times your potential return, especially after Baltimore won the first two in this series as heavy underdogs.

AVOID.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The ASTROS -2.5 (-115) were dropped in Monday’s series opener, and they were blown out on Tuesday night. They should bounce back in a big way against Harvey, and if you lost the past two days, you have to just scrub that from your memory and trudge along.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 9.5 (-110) is the play. The Over cashed in the first two in this series as Baltimore’s bats came alive for 22 total runs while Houston plated 10 of its own. The Over is 4-1 in the five meetings between these sides this season, too. Look for another, as the Astros are likely to get to Harvey in the series finale.

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Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Baltimore Orioles at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Baltimore Orioles (25-54) and Houston Astros (48-31) play the second game of a three-game set Tuesday with an 8:10 p.m. ET first pitch at Minute Maid Park. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Orioles vs. Astros odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Travis Lakins is the projected starting pitcher for the Orioles. He is 1-4 with a 5.81 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 and 4.8 BB/9 over 26 1/3 IP spanning 23 relief appearances.

The Orioles will have a “bullpen game” Tuesday, so the visitors will use the opener, and then rely on the ‘pen. Baltimore’s bullpen has posted an ERA of 4.95 with a 1.39 WHIP. The ERA ranks second-to-last in the American League.

RHP Jose Urquidy is the projected starting pitcher for the Astros. He is 6-3 with a 3.32 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 7.8 K/9 and 1.5 BB/9 through 76 IP over 13 starts.

Urquidy twirled 7 scoreless innings with just 3 hits and 1 walk allowed in a win Wednesday in Baltimore for his second consecutive victory. He didn’t allow a home run in either of his last two starts.

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Orioles at Astros odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Orioles +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Astros -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Orioles +2.5 (+100) | Astros -2.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Astros 9, Orioles 3

Money line (ML)

The Astros (-350) are heavily favored for the second straight day. They were dropped 9-7 in the series opener, serving as a cautionary tale why you should never bet heavy, heavy favorites. Even when it looks like a sure-fire play, it’s not a guarantee.

AVOID.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The ASTROS -2.5 (-120) never came close to covering the run line in the series opener, and they should be as angry as hornets looking for the bounce-back game Tuesday.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 9.5 (-110) is the lean here, as the O’s bullpen will be expected to do some heavy lifting, and that’s never a good thing. Baltimore’s ‘pen is horrendous, and the Houston bats should score early and often.

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