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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros, 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 Sunday August 28th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Orioles vs. Astros
The Orioles take on the Astros on Sunday August 28th at Minute Maid Park, Houston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Baltimore Orioles (67-59) vs. Houston Astros (81-47)
- Date: Sunday August 28th, 2022
- Time: 2:10 ET
- Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston
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Baltimore Orioles - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Baltimore Orioles travel to take on the Houston Astros with a record of 67-59, placing them 4th in the AL East division. The Orioles will need a win in today's game to move their record on the road (30-35) closer to the .500 mark. The unit is coming off a winning effort over Houston by a score of 3-1. So far, Baltimore has won 21 out of their first 42 series, 21-17-4.
In his first 19 outings, Baltimore starter Austin Voth has put together a record of 4-1 on a 4.73 ERA. In his last outing, Voth picked up the win, as he gave up just 2 runs, as the Orioles picked up a 5-3 win over the White Sox. However, Voth has given up a home run in 3 of his last 4 outings.
On offense, Baltimore comes into the game averaging 4.26 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. Over their last 3 games, the team has an average run differential of 5. Through 126 games, the Orioles have the 21st-ranked batting average at .237. For the season, 37.2% of the team's hits have been in the form of extra bases. Per game, the team is averaging 1.05 home runs, placing them 15th. So far, their hard hit rate of 38.9% is near the MLB average. To date, Baltimore has the MLB's 25th rated OBP, sitting at .305. While their current WOBA of .306 is similar to the league average.
Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 81-47, the Houston Astros will host Houston, currently ranked 1st in the AL West division. So far, Houston has been tough at home, putting together a mark of 42-20. Houston will be looking to bounce back after falling to the Orioles by a score of 3-1. Overall, the team has won over half of their 42 series played, going 25-13-4.
Making the start for Houston is Justin Verlander, with an Verlander has a record of 16-3. So far, Verlander has put together an outstanding ERA of 1.87. Justin Verlander comes into the game with one of the lower WHIP's among starting pitchers (0.85). Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .188 against him. Across his previous outings, Verlander has a SLG% allowed of .282. In total, he has given up 12 home runs. For the season, Verlander has picked up 148 strikeouts on a K rate of 26.0%.
On offense, Houston will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 8th in runs scored, averaging 4.54 runs per game. Throughout the season, the team has been good at getting off to strong starts, ranking 2.18 in runs scored through the first four innings. The Astros' combined batting average currently sits at .246, placing them 13th in the league. On average, the team is coming up with 8.19 hits per game. So far, Houston's lineup has also been able to hit for power, as their average of 1.33 home runs per game ranks 4th. To date, the team's barrel rate of 8.3% ranks near the top of the league. Up to this point, Houston has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 9th at .318, while their wOBA is one of the best in the league at .325.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Orioles vs. Astros
Heading into today's matchup between Baltimore and Houston, the Astros are the heavy favorite at -270 on the moneyline. Houston's implied win probability sits at 72.97%. The MLB predictive model shows Houston having enough of an edge on offense and on the mound to take the Astros on the runline (-1.5).
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