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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers, 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 Saturday, August 26th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Astros vs. Tigers
The Astros take on the Tigers on Saturday, August 26th 2023 at Comerica Park, Detroit. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Houston Astros (72-58) vs. Detroit Tigers (59-69)
- Date: Saturday, August 26th 2023
- Time: 6:10 ET
- Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit
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Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 72-58, the Houston Astros will host Houston, currently ranked 3rd in the AL West. In their 64 games on the road, the Astros have a strong record of 37-27.
Houston's record vs. the runline is just 64-66 despite being favored 94 times through 130 games. The team has an over/under record of 66-61, with an average betting line of 8.
For Houston, Hunter Brown will look to pick up a win over Detroit, as he has a record of 9-9. Heading into action, Hunter Brown has an ERA of 4.50. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .258 against the right-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep 18 times against Hunter Brown, who has a WOBA allowed of .330. Brown's WHIP of 1.34 comes along with a total of 41 walks allowed.
Offensively, Houston has had no problem putting up runs, as their scoring average of 4.9 runs per game, ranks 7th in the MLB. The Astros have been able to drive in runs at an above average rate as their team batting average of .252 ranks 11th in the league. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 167 home runs (8th). Houston's strong OBP of .324 is 8th best in the league.
Detroit Tigers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Houston, the Tigers have a record of just 59-69. This places the team 3rd in the AL Central. Detroit has yet to take advantage of playing at home, going just 28-35.
Across their 128 games, Detroit has been favored 22 times, yet their record against the runline is above .500. The team's over/under record comes in at 63-61 with an average betting line of 8.
Detroit starter Eduardo Rodriguez takes the mound with an overall record of 9-6. Through 19 outings, Eduardo Rodriguez has an ERA sitting at 3.03. Currently, opponents are batting just .226 against the left-hander. Eduardo Rodriguez has given up 10 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .272. Rodriguez has a WHIP of 1.08, with 27 walks allowed.
This season, runs have been hard to come by for Detroit, as they are the 25th-ranked scoring team, averaging 4 runs per game. The Tigers' combined batting average currently sits at .235, placing them 20th in the league. In terms of home runs, Detroit ranks 22nd, with a total of 131 long balls. Up to this point, Detroit has been getting on base at a rate of .301, placing them 18th in all of baseball.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Astros vs. Tigers
Heading into today's matchup between Houston and Detroit, the Astros are the betting favorite at -138 on the moneyline. Houston's implied win probability sits at 57.98%. Led by a strong offensive performance, the MLB predictive model recommends taking the Astros on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Astros Moneyline -138
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