Astros at Orioles 8/11/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles
MLB: 1:05 PM EST
Aug. 11, 2019
TV: MASN2
Latest Odds : HOU -340 O/U 10
The Houston Astros conclude their three-game series on the road at Camden Yards on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. The Astros defeated the Orioles on Friday 3-2 for their seventh straight win. Wade Miley pitched very well against his former teammates and Jose Altuve knocked in a run with a triple as the Astros extended their lead in the American League West to 10 games.
The only two runs for Baltimore were from home runs as Stevie Wilkerson and Jace Peterson each went yard for the Orioles. This week at home, Baltimore lost three straight to the Yankees and has now lost the first two games of the series with the Astros. The Orioles did not give up a home run for the first time since July 23.
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Michael Brantley leads Houston with a .322 batting average and in hits with 137. Alex Bregman leads in home runs with 27 while Yuli Gurriel leads in RBIs with 80. Houston has a .272 batting average while opponents are averaging .217. On Sunday, the Astros will send Justin Verlander to the mound. The right-hander is 15-4 with an ERA of 2.68, 206 Ks and 33 BBs.
Hanser Alberto leads Baltimore with a .318 batting average. Jonathan Villar leads the Orioles in hits with 120, while Trey Mancini leads in home runs with 27 and in RBIs with 65. Baltimore is averaging .244 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .270. On Sunday, the Orioles will send Asher Wojciehowski to the mound. The right-hander is 2-5 with an ERA of 4.89, 47 Ks and 14 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends:
Houston is 5-1 in its last 6 on grass
The UNDER has cashed in 13 of the Astros last 19
Baltimore is 7-19 in its last 26 on Sunday
The OVER has cashed in 5 of the Orioles last 7 versus a right-handed starter
Free Betting Pick: Houston Astros -340
Justin Verlander is on a roll. The Astros right-hander has won each of his last 5 starts, while allowing 5 earned runs on 19 hits with 53 strikeouts and 6 walks over 31 innings. Houston has won 9 of the last 11 played on the road at Camden Yards, 23 of the last 28 overall against the Orioles and an impressive 24 of Verlander’s last 29 starts on the road. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 9-2