Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, August 9th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Astros vs. Orioles
The Astros take on the Orioles on Wednesday, August 9th 2023 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Houston Astros (65-49) vs. Baltimore Orioles (70-43)
- Date: Wednesday, August 9th 2023
- Time: 7:05 ET
- Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore
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Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Houston Astros enter play ranked 2nd in the AL West, with an overall record of 65-49. In their 58 games as the road team, Houston has put together a record of 34-24.
Houston currently has an above .500 record against the runline (58-56). So far, they have been favored in 80 of their 114 games. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 56-56.
Houston pitcher Cristian Javier gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 7-2. Heading into action, Cristian Javier has an ERA of 4.39. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .224. So far, Javier has given up 17 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .301. Javier has a WHIP of 1.21, with 38 walks allowed.
On offense, Houston will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 9th in runs scored, averaging 4.8 runs per game. The Astros have been able to drive in runs at an above average rate as their team batting average of .248 ranks 14th in the league. So far, the team has put together a strong home-run hitting lineup ranking 9th in home runs, with a total of 147 deep shots. Up to this point, Houston has been getting on base at a rate of .320, placing them 13th in all of baseball.
Baltimore Orioles - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 70-43, the Houston Astros will host the Houston Astros, currently ranked 1st in the AL East. In their 57 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore has put together a record of 35-22.
Across their 113 games, Baltimore has been favored 51 times, yet their record against the runline is above .500. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 58-48.
Starting for the Orioles will be Jack Flaherty, with an overall record of 8-6. Jack Flaherty will take the mound with an ERA of 4.28. To date, he has a batting average allowed of .271. Jack Flaherty has given up 10 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .339. Flaherty's WHIP of 1.52 comes along with a total of 56 walks allowed.
Entering today's action, Baltimore features the 7th-ranked scoring unit, averaging 5 runs per game. Heading into play, the Orioles are the 10th-ranked unit in team batting average. Combined, the team is batting .253. Overall, the team has hit 131 home runs, placing them 14th. Baltimore's OBP of .321 places them 12th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Astros vs. Orioles
Heading into today's matchup between Baltimore and Houston, the Orioles are the betting favorite at -122 on the moneyline. Baltimore's implied win probability sits at 54.95%. The MLB preditive model shows Baltimore having a strong performance at the plate and has identified the best bet to take Baltimore on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Orioles Moneyline -122
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