Tag: Houston Astros odds picks prediction spread over/under betting line

Houston Astros at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

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

The Houston Astros (36-28) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Cleveland Guardians (30-33) Saturday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Guardians lead 1-0.

The Astros were unable to defeat the Guardians in a 10-9 loss Friday that lasted until the 14th inning. Houston has lost 4 straight games and is now 5 games back of the Texas Rangers atop the AL West.

On Friday, OF Will Brennan delivered a walk-off double in the bottom of the 14th inning to give the Guardians their 3rd consecutive win. Cleveland is 1 1/2 games behind the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central race.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3011″ ]

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3012″ ]

Astros at Guardians projected starters

RHP J.P. France vs. RHP Triston McKenzie

France (1-1, 3.44 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 34 IP.

  • Has given up 4 or more ER in 2 of his first 6 starts.
  • Has surrendered at least 1 HR in 5 straight starts.

McKenzie (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 0.40 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 18.0 K/9 through 5 IP.

  • Made his season debut June 4 at Minnesota Twins: 0 ER on 1 H with 1 BB and 10 K in 5 IP.
  • Boasts a 2-1 record with a 2.84 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and 6.6 K/9 in 3 career starts against the Astros.

Astros at Guardians odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Guardians -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros +1.5 (-185) | Guardians -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Win your fantasy baseball league with BaseballHQ.com. For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! Use the couple code SBW23 for $15 OFF a full-season subscription. New customer offer; expires 9/30/2023. Subscribe today and start winning!

Astros at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 5, Astros 3

Moneyline

With how these teams have been playing recently, the GUARDIANS (-135) are the pick at home in Saturday’s matchup. The Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 games overall and they’ve been the road team in those 4 losses.

Run line/Against the spread

GUARDIANS -1.5 (+150) has solid value with how McKenzie looked in his 1st start of the season. France has been susceptible to the long ball in recent starts, and the Guardians are swinging hot bats right now.

Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 7.5 (-120).

Even with McKenzie on the mound for the Guardians, the Over looks like the ideal way to bet the run total in this game. Cleveland has scored 5-plus runs in 6 of its last 10 contests, including 3 games where it produced 10 or more runs.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”5″ ]

For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.

Follow Skyler Carlin on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Additional MLB coverage:
BaseballHQ Fantasy Baseball
BaseballPress.com: Your source for every MLB lineup

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1372]

Houston Astros at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Houston Astros at Cleveland Guardians odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Astros (36-27) begin a 3-game series against the Cleveland Guardians (29-33) on Friday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023; the Astros won 4 of 7 meetings in 2022

The Astros lost 3-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. Houston has lost 3 consecutive games and is 5 games back of the Texas Rangers in the AL West race.

The Guardians cruised to a 10-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox Thursday. 3B Jose Ramirez led the way with 3 home runs in Thursday’s win, giving him 9 on the season. Cleveland trails the Minnesota Twins by 1 1/2 games in the AL Central.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3011″ ]

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3012″ ]

Astros at Guardians projected starters

RHP Cristian Javier vs. LHP Logan Allen

Javier (7-1, 2.84 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 69 2/3 IP.

  • Has tallied 5 or more strikeouts in 10 of his first 12 outings
  • Has been credited with a win in 5 straight starts

Allen (3-2, 2.76 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 45 2/3 IP.

  • Has notched a quality start in 4 of his first 8 turns
  • Has given up 2 or fewer ER in 6 outings

Astros at Guardians odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Guardians -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+145) | Guardians +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Win your fantasy baseball league with BaseballHQ.com. For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! Use the couple code SBW23 for $15 OFF a full-season subscription. New customer offer; expires 9/30/2023. Subscribe today and start winning!

Astros at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 4, Guardians 3

Moneyline

Even though Houston has lost 3 straight games, the ASTROS (-115) are who I’d side with in this game. Houston is 18-13 on the road compared to the Cleveland’s 14-16 record at home this season.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Guardians are capable of keeping this game close. especially after producing 19 runs in their last 3 games. That being said, taking Cleveland +1.5 (-175) to cover the run line isn’t worth the risk at the current odds.

Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (+100) is the lean in this matchup with Javier and Allen taking the mound on Friday. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between these teams and is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Cleveland.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”5″ ]

For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.

Follow Skyler Carlin on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Additional MLB coverage:
BaseballHQ Fantasy Baseball
BaseballPress.com: Your source for every MLB lineup

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1372]

Houston Astros at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Houston Astros at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Astros (36-24) play the 2nd game of a 4-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (33-28) on Tuesday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 3-1

In Monday’s lopsided 11-4 win over the Blue Jays, the Astros got home runs from 4 different players including OF Yordan Alvarez who hit his 16th of the season. Houston is 7-3 in its last 10 games and is 3 1/2 games behind the Texas Rangers for 1st place in the AL West.

Monday’s loss snapped a 4-game win streak for the Blue Jays. Toronto is 9 1/2 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East despite going 7-3 in its last 10 contests.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3011″ ]

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3012″ ]

Astros at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Hunter Brown vs. RHP Kevin Gausman

Brown (5-2, 3.61 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 62 1/3 IP.

  • Has struck out 8 or more batters in 4 straight starts
  • Has surrendered 3 or more ER in 3 of his last 5 turns

Gausman (4-3, 2.76 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 12.0 K/9 through 75 IP.

  • Has tallied 7-plus K’s in 9 of his first 12 outings
  • Apr. 17 at Astros: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 8 R (7 ER), 7 H, 2 BB, 5 K in a 9-2 loss

Astros at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:06 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Blue Jays -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros +1.5 (-175) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Win your fantasy baseball league with BaseballHQ.com. For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! Use the couple code SBW23 for $15 OFF a full-season subscription. New customer offer; expires 9/30/2023. Subscribe today and start winning!

Astros at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 4, Astros 3

Moneyline

The Astros have won 3 of the first 4 meetings this season, but I’ll back the BLUE JAYS (-140) at home on Tuesday. Gausman boasts a 1.72 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP at home compared to a 3.76 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP on the road this season.

Run line/Against the spread

Even though the Astros +1.5 (-175) should keep this game close, taking their run line isn’t worth the risk at the current odds. PASS.

Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 7.5 (+100).

Brown has been giving up multiple runs in recent starts, but Gausman has surrendered a total of just 5 earned runs in his last 5 starts. Three of those starts were a home game for the Blue Jays.

The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Toronto and is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings overall.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”5″ ]

For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.

Follow Skyler Carlin on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Additional MLB coverage:
BaseballHQ Fantasy Baseball
BaseballPress.com: Your source for every MLB lineup

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1372]

Houston Astros at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Houston Astros at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Astros (35-24) will begin a 4-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (33-27) on Monday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 2-1

The Astros lost 2-1 to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, snapping a 3-game winning streak. Houston is only 3 1/2 games back of the Texas Rangers for 1st place in the AL West.

On Sunday, the Blue Jays defeated the New York Mets 6-4 to give them 4 consecutive wins. Despite winning 7 of its last 10 games, Toronto is still 8 1/2 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3011″ ]

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3012″ ]

Astros at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Brandon Bielak vs. RHP Alek Manoah

Beilak (2-2, 3.19 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.45 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 31 innings.

  • Has surrendered fewer than 2 ER in 3 of his 5 starts
  • Has also allowed 5 HRs in his 5 starts

Manoah (1-6, 5.46 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.77 WHIP, 6.4 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 57 2/3 innings.

  • Has given up multiple ER in 10 of his first 12 starts.
  • Walks have been a major issue; has walked 3 or more batters in 8 of his 12 starts

Astros at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:55 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Blue Jays -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros +1.5 (-185) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Win your fantasy baseball league with BaseballHQ.com. For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! Use the couple code SBW23 for $15 OFF a full-season subscription. New customer offer; expires 9/30/2023. Subscribe today and start winning!

Astros at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 6, Blue Jays 5

Moneyline

With Manoah struggling mightily this season, I’ll back the ASTROS (+100) on the road. While the Blue Jays are 15-10 at home, the Astros are 17-10 on the road this season.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Astros should keep this game within 2 runs and I have them winning outright. That being said, taking Houston to cover the run line isn’t worth the risk at the current odds (-185).

Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Over/Under

OVER 10 (-110) is the lean in this AL matchup with the underlying numbers for Bielak and Manoah. The Astros and the Blue Jays are both swinging hot bats, and the pitchers in this game are both producing hard-hit rates of 42% or higher.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”5″ ]

For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.

Follow Skyler Carlin on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Additional MLB coverage:
BaseballHQ Fantasy Baseball
BaseballPress.com: Your source for every MLB lineup

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1372]

Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Angels (30-29) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Houston Astros (34-23) Saturday at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 4-1.

The Angels lost to the Astros 6-2 Friday, giving them 2 straight losses. Los Angeles is 4-6 in its last 10 games and is 7 1/2 games behind the Texas Rangers for 1st place in the AL West.

In Friday’s victory, OF Yordan Alvarez hit his 15th home run of the season, and LHP Framber Valdez pitched 7 shutout innings. Houston has won 6 of its last 8 games and is only 2 1/2 games behind Texas in the AL West.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3011″ ]

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3012″ ]

Angels at Astros projected starters

LHP Patrick Sandoval vs. RHP Cristian Javier

Sandoval (3-4, 3.42 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 through 55 1/3 IP.

  • Has allowed 5-plus hits and 2-plus ER in 4 consecutive starts.
  • May 8 vs. Astros: 4 ER on 7 H with 0 BB and 2 K in 6 1/3 IP.

Javier (6-1, 2.97 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 63 2/3 IP.

  • Has posted 5-plus K’s in 9 of his first 11 starts.
  • May 10 vs. Angels: 2 ER on 3 H with 1 BB and 11 K in 6 IP.

Angels 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 8:30 a.m. ET.

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

Win your fantasy baseball league with BaseballHQ.com. For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! Use the couple code SBW23 for $15 OFF a full-season subscription. New customer offer; expires 9/30/2023. Subscribe today and start winning!

Angels at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 5, Angels 3

Moneyline

Even though I have the Astros securing the win at home in Saturday’s divisional matchup, I’ll PASS on the moneyline in this game at -185.

Run line/Against the spread

ASTROS -1.5 (+110) has decent value with Javier hitting his stride in recent starts. Sandoval also isn’t producing many swings and misses, while Houston has 5 potential players with a barrel rate of 8% or higher.

The Astros have won 4 straight meetings, and they’ve won by 2-plus runs in 3 of those contests.

Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 8.5 (-110).

Javier has given up 1 or fewer earned runs in 3 consecutive starts, and the Astros have the 18th-best wOBA (.317) and wRC+ (102) against left-handed pitching this season. The Under is also 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings overall.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”5″ ]

For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.

Follow Skyler Carlin on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Additional MLB coverage:
BaseballHQ Fantasy Baseball
BaseballPress.com: Your source for every MLB lineup

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1372]

Houston Astros at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Houston Astros at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Astros (28-19) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers (25-22) on Tuesday at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 1-0

The Astros rolled to a 12-2 win against the Brewers to kickstart the series Monday. Houston is currently on an 8-game win streak and is only 1 game behind the Texas Rangers for 1st place in the AL West.

The lone bright spot for the Brewers Monday was 1B Rowdy Tellez, who hit his 12th home run of the season in the 2nd inning. Milwaukee has lost 5 of its last 7 games and is tied with the Pittsburgh Pirates for 1st place in the NL Central.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3011″ ]

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3012″ ]

Astros at Brewers projected starters

RHP J.P. France vs. RHP Colin Rea

France (1-0, 4.11 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 through 15 1/3 IP.

  • After allowing 1 combined ER in his first 2 starts but surrendered 6 ER on 9 H with 2 BB and 2 K in 3 2/3 IP vs. Chicago Cubs Wednesday
  • Has surrendered a total of 4 HR in his last 2 starts.

Rea (0-3, 5.52 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 31 IP.

  • Has given up 3-plus ER in 4 of his first 6 starts
  • The Brewers have gone 3-4 in his 7 appearances this season

Astros at Brewers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:47 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Brewers +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+120) | Brewers +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Win your fantasy baseball league with BaseballHQ.com. For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! Use the couple code SBW23 for $15 OFF a full-season subscription. New customer offer; expires 9/30/2023. Subscribe today and start winning!

Astros at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 7, Brewers 4

Moneyline

I’ll back the ASTROS (-135) with Rea on the mound for the Brewers despite that France struggled in his most recent start. Houston has won 8 games in a row and I don’t see Milwaukee ending the streak Tuesday.

Run line/Against the spread

ASTROS -1.5 (+120) is the pick in this game with Houston looking better in recent games with 2B Jose Altuve back in the lineup. The Astros have won by 2 or more runs in 5 of their 8 wins amid their winning streak.

Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Over/Under

OVER 9.5 (-105) is how I’d bet on the run total with France and Rea on the bump for Tuesday’s matchup. The Over is 12-4 in the last 16 meetings in Milwaukee and 25-9-1 in the last 35 meetings overall.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”5″ ]

For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.

Follow Skyler Carlin on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Additional MLB coverage:
BaseballHQ Fantasy Baseball
BaseballPress.com: Your source for every MLB lineup

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1372]

Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Cubs (19-22) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Houston Astros (22-19) on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 1-0

The Cubs lost 6-4 to the Astros Monday despite putting up 4 runs on LHP Framber Valdez. Chicago enters on a 3-game losing skid and has gone 4-6 in its last 10 contests.

The Astros got multi-RBI performances from 3B Alex Bregman and 1B Jose Abreu in Monday’s victory. Houston has won 5 of its last 6 games and is only 3 games behind the Texas Rangers for 1st place in the AL West.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3011″ ]

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3012″ ]

Cubs at Astros projected starters

LHP Justin Steele vs. RHP Cristian Javier

Steele (6-0, 1.82 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 through 49 1/3 IP.

  • Has recorded a quality start in 7 of his first 8 starts
  • Has allowed 6-plus hits in 3 straight starts and he surrendered 3 ER in his last start against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday

Javier (3-1, 3.47 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 through 46 2/3 IP.

  • Has given up at least 1 home run in 5 of his last 6 starts
  • Has struck out 6-plus batters in 4 straight turns

Cubs 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 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cubs +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Astros -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs +1.5 (-145) | Astros -1.5 (+120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Win your fantasy baseball league with BaseballHQ.com. For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! Use the couple code SBW23 for $15 OFF a full-season subscription. New customer offer; expires 9/30/2023. Subscribe today and start winning!

Cubs at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 5, Cubs 3

Moneyline

While I believe the Astros (-165) are going to come away with the win on Tuesday, taking them at the current odds isn’t advised. Unless you can get them at -160 or better, then I’ll PASS on the moneyline in this contest.

Run line/Against the spread

The ASTROS -1.5 (+120) are a solid value despite Steele having a fantastic start to the season for the Cubs. Javier has looked better in recent starts and Chicago has struggled recently to keep games close.

The Cubs have been outscored 47-17 in their last 6 losses.

Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 7.5 (-115).

Even with 2 pitchers who have been formidable to begin the season, I’ll side with the Over in this game. The Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between these sides in Houston and the last 5 meetings overall.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”5″ ]

For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.

Follow Skyler Carlin on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Additional MLB coverage:
BaseballHQ Fantasy Baseball
BaseballPress.com: Your source for every MLB lineup

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1372]

Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Astros (18-18) conclude a 3-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (20-17) on Wednesday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Astros snapped a 3-game losing skid with a 3-1 victory Tuesday. Houston has tallied a 4-6 record in its last 10 contests.

The Angels lost on Tuesday despite RHP Shohei Ohtani fanning 7 and surpassing Babe Ruth for the most all-time strikeouts for a player who has hit 100-plus home runs. Los Angeles has gone 6-4 in its last 10 games but has lost 3 of its last 4 contests.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3011″ ]

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3012″ ]

Astros at Angels projected starters

RHP Cristian Javier vs. RHP Griffin Canning

Javier (2-1, 3.54 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 40 2/3 IP.

  • Has registered 5 or more strikeouts in 6 of his 7 starts
  • Boasts a 3-1 record with a 2.59 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 14.9 K/9 in 4 starts and 4 relief appearances in his career against the Angels

Canning (2-0, 5.31 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 20 1/3 IP.

  • Has given up multiple ER in each of his first 4 starts
  • Owns an 0-1 record with a 9.22 ERA, 2.20 WHIP and 9.2 K/9 in 4 career starts against the Astros

Astros at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:11 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Angels +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+125) | Angels +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Win your fantasy baseball league with BaseballHQ.com. For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! Use the couple code SBW23 for $15 OFF a full-season subscription. New customer offer; expires 9/30/2023. Subscribe today and start winning!

Astros at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 5, Angels 3

Moneyline

The ASTROS (-125) have a massive pitching advantage with Javier on the mound even though Canning has gone 2-0 in his first 4 starts. Houston is 14-6 in the last 20 meetings in Los Angeles and 57-27 in the last 84 meetings overall.

Run line/Against the spread

ASTROS -1.5 (+125) is how I’d wager on the run line with Javier pitching for Houston. The Astros should also have success against Canning in Wednesday’s AL West bout as he’s coming off a start where he surrendered 5 earned runs to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.

Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Over/Under

UNDER 9.5 (-110) is the lean in this game with Javier having success against the Angels in his career. The Astros are 6-4 to the Under in their last 10 games overall.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”5″ ]

For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.

Follow Skyler Carlin on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Additional MLB coverage:
BaseballHQ Fantasy Baseball
BaseballPress.com: Your source for every MLB lineup

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1372]

Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Astros (17-18) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (20-16) on Tuesday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Angels lead 1-0

The Astros lost 6-4 to the Angels on Monday in the series opener to extend their losing streak to 3 games. Houston is 3-7 in its last 10 contests.

The Angels got a hit from everyone in their lineup besides OF Mike Trout Monday. Los Angeles snapped a 2-game losing skid with the victory and has notched a 6-4 record in its last 10 games.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3011″ ]

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3012″ ]

Astros at Angels projected starters

LHP Framber Valdez vs. RHP Shohei Ohtani

Valdez (2-4, 2.60 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 45 IP.

  • Has allowed multiple ER in 5 of his last 6 starts
  • Boasts a 7-4 record with a 3.98 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 9.7 K/9 in 11 starts and 4 relief appearances in his career against the Angels

Ohtani (4-0, 2.54 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 0.87 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 13.6 K/9 through 39 IP.

  • Has tallied 8 or more K’s in 5 of his first 7 starts
  • Owns a 3-3 record with a 3.47 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 12.4 K/9 in 10 career starts against the Astros

Astros at Angels odds

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

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Angels -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros +1.5 (-175) | Angels -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Win your fantasy baseball league with BaseballHQ.com. For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! Use the couple code SBW23 for $15 OFF a full-season subscription. New customer offer; expires 9/30/2023. Subscribe today and start winning!

Astros at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 3, Astros 2

Moneyline

With both teams having talented pitchers on the mound, I’ll back the ANGELS (-140) at home with Ohtani pitching.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I don’t expect either of these teams to blow out the other with Valdez and Ohtani on the bump. The Astros +1.5 (-175) should be able to keep the game within a run, but taking their run line isn’t advised at the current odds.

Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Over/Under

UNDER 7.5 (-110) is the pick in this AL West bout on Tuesday. I expect a pitching duel between Valdez and Ohtani, so runs should be tough for both teams to produce.

The Astros have had 7 or fewer combined runs scored in 6 of their last 10 games.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”5″ ]

For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.

Follow Skyler Carlin on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Additional MLB coverage:
BaseballHQ Fantasy Baseball
BaseballPress.com: Your source for every MLB lineup

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1372]

Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Astros (17-17) begin a 3-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (19-16) on Monday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023. The Astros recorded a 13-6 record against the Angels in 2022.

The Astros lost 3-1 at the Seattle Mariners Sunday, losing their 3rd straight series 2-1 and falling for the 4th time in the last 5 games. Houston has tallied a 4-6 record in its last 10 contests.

The Angels suffered a 16-8 loss to the Texas Rangers Sunday. Los Angeles has lost 2 games in a row while being outscored 26-9 following a 5-game win streak from April 30-May 5.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3011″ ]

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3012″ ]

Astros at Angels projected starters

RHP Hunter Brown vs. LHP Patrick Sandoval

Brown (3-1, 2.60 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 34 2/3 IP.

  • Has struck out 5-plus batters in 5 of his first 6 starts
  • Has allowed 2 ER or more in 3 of his starts and 0 ER in his other 3 starts

Sandoval (3-1, 2.93 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 30 2/3 IP.

  • Has walked 2-plus batters in 4 of his first 6 starts
  • Owns a 0-4 record with an 8.03 ERA, 1.82 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 in 6 starts and 1 relief appearance in his career against the Astros

Astros at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Angels +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+135) | Angels +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Win your fantasy baseball league with BaseballHQ.com. For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! Use the couple code SBW23 for $15 OFF a full-season subscription. New customer offer; expires 9/30/2023. Subscribe today and start winning!

Astros at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 4, Angels 3

Moneyline

I’ll back the ASTROS (-125) on the road in Monday’s AL West showdown despite their recent struggles. Houston is 41-20 in the last 61 meetings in Los Angeles and 56-26 in the last 82 meetings overall with L.A.

Run line/Against the spread

ANGELS +1.5 (-160) is how I’d play the run line despite the odds being somewhat juiced. Both pitchers in this contest have been solid this season and I believe Los Angeles keeps this game within a run.

Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (+100) has solid value considering how Brown and Sandoval have been pitching this season. Even though Sandoval has sputtered against the Astros in his career, Houston has scored 5 or more runs in only 3 of its last 10 games.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”5″ ]

For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.

Follow Skyler Carlin on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Additional MLB coverage:
BaseballHQ Fantasy Baseball
BaseballPress.com: Your source for every MLB lineup

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1372]