Houston Astros (64-49) vs Baltimore Orioles (70-42)
Houston Astros vs Baltimore Orioles 8/9/2023 – The Astros’ brief road trip continues. They defeated the Yankees in two of four games over the weekend, including a thrilling 9-7 victory on Sunday, and now won four of their previous five series. Houston is three matches behind the Rangers in the division standings, and they now occupy the second wildcard position. The Astros have a 6-4 record in their previous ten games. This month, Jose Altuve posted a respectable OPS of .824. The seasoned second baseman played in 88 games this season but missed around 30 due to injuries. He has 21 RBIs and a fantastic .886 OPS. Last year, Altuve had a .742 OPS and two RBIs versus the Orioles. For informed betting choices, explore free baseball picks today.
Baltimore is still stunning. They won three of their four road games against the rival Blue Jays, then they swept the Mets over the weekend to extend their advantage over the Rays in the division to three games. In three games versus the Mets, the offense racked up 19 runs. The Orioles have a 7-3 record in their previous ten games. Ryan Mountcastle records eight RBIs in his last eight matches and a 1.2 OPS for the month of April. The first baseman’s impressive stats include 13 home runs, 49 RBIs, and a .771 OPS. Last year, Mouncastle had a .655 OPS and two RBIs versus the Astros.
Astros vs. Orioles Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, August 9, 2023 7:05 PM ET |
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| Where: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards, MD |
| TV: | MLB Network |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Cristian Javier (7-2, 4.39 ERA) vs Jack Flaherty (8-6, 4.28 ERA)
On Wednesday, Cristian Javier will take the mound. Javier struggled in his previous start against the Yankees, allowing three runs, including two home runs in 4.2 innings, but was still able to escape with a no-decision in a game the Astros lost. The rookie right-hander holds opponents at bay but will allow runs because of his inconsistent command. In 112.2 innings pitched, Javier has a 7-2 record and a 4.39 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP. He shut them down in two games against the Orioles, allowing just two runs while going 0-2 in 12.1 innings.
Jack Flaherty will start for the Orioles. In his Orioles debut, Flaherty excelled, holding the Blue Jays to one run over six innings to secure the victory. The former Cardinal is experiencing a hit-or-miss season, but his performance in July sparked attention from other organizations. In 115.2 innings pitched, Flaherty has posted a 4.28 ERA, a WHIP of 1.52, and an 8-6 record. Flaherty gave up two runs over six innings in his one career start versus Houston.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Houston Astros +110, Total Odds: 9
The totals went OVER in 2 of the Orioles’ last 5 matches. The totals went OVER in 27 of the Orioles’ 56 last matches at home. The totals went OVER in 2 of the Astros’ last 5 matches. The totals went OVER in 29 of the Astros’ 56 last matches at home.
Houston Astros Betting Trends
The Astros are 3-2 in their last 5 matches.
Astros are 2-3 in their last 5 matches against the spread.
The Astros are 33-24 in their road matches against the spread.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends
Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 matches.
The Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 matches against the spread.
The Orioles are 41-15 in their road matches against the spread.
Houston Astros vs Baltimore Orioles 8/9/2023 Betting Picks
The Houston Astros only went 3-3 in their last six road contests. The Baltimore Orioles won seven of their last nine games, including three victories over the Blue Jays and a sweeping of the Mets. They are still unbeatable. They entered Tuesday having won four straight games at home.
Additionally, Astros starter Cristian Javier did not show to be a solid choice. In his last five appearances, spanning 25.2 innings, the veteran threw away 19 runs. The last time he faced the Yankees, he only lasted 4.2 innings and allowed three runs. With a 3.03 ERA in July, Orioles starter Jack Flaherty excelled in his franchise debut, holding the ruthless Blue Jays offense to just one run over the course of six innings. For expert insights, consider exploring predictions from a pro sports cappers.
Free Pick and Prediction: Baltimore Orioles will win.