Astros at Orioles 8/9/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles
MLB: 7:05 PM EST
Aug. 09, 2019
TV: MASN2
Latest Odds : HOU -235 O/U 10.5
The Houston Astros open a three-game series on the road at Camden Yards on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. The Astros defeated the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday 14-3 for their sixth straight victory and ninth in their last 10. Yuli Gurriel tied an Astros team record with eight RBIs in the win as the Astros opened up a 10-game lead in the American League West.
Baltimore pitchers allowed five home runs on Wednesday to the New York Yankees and lost 14-2. The Orioles have lost three straight and are 38-76 on the season. The losses are beginning to take their toll on the players and coaches nerves as veteran slugger Chris Davis clashed in the dugout with team manager Brandon Hyde during the loss on Wednesday to the Yankees.
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Michael Brantley leads Houston with a .322 batting average and in hits with 136. 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 Friday, the Astros will send Wade Miley to the mound. The southpaw is 10-4 with an ERA of 3.05, 112 Ks and 45 BBs.
Hanser Alberto leads Baltimore with a .313 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 Friday, the Orioles will send Dylan Bundy to the mound. The right-hander is 5-11 with an ERA of 5.15, 112 Ks and 38 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends:
Houston is 4-1 in its last 5 on the road
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Astros last 7 on the road
Baltimore is 18-44 in its last 62 at home
The OVER has cashed in 3 of the Orioles last 4
Free Betting Pick: Baltimore Orioles +216
Baltimore is having a terrible season but the dust-up in the dugout on Wednesday between slugger Chris Davis and manager Brandon Hyde will give the Orioles a temporary spark. Baltimore has seen little success all season, but has fared well of late versus left-handers winning 6 of the last 8 when facing a southpaw. Houston lost 4 of its last 5 versus an opponent from the American League East. Final Score Prediction, Baltimore Orioles win 7-6