This Tuesday evening, the Houston Astros (81-69) visit the San Diego Padres (86-65) in what should be an exciting clash at Petco Park. The MLB season progresses, and the importance of every game increases for those teams that fight for postseason qualification. The match of the day is no exception, with both sides engaged in a tense battle for playoff slots. Today’s premium prediction covers San Diego’s game’s features and its forthcoming one against the Houston Astros with new pieces in detail.
Houston Astros vs. San Diego Padres 9/17/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Petco Park |
| Watch: | truT, SDPA, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Astros odds: | -109 Moneyline |
| Padres odds: | -109 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 7.5 |
Houston Astros (81-69) vs. San Diego Padres (86-65)
The Astros, showing a mix of resilience and capability, have displayed commendable performance despite recent challenges. They’ve secured wins in 4 out of their last 5 games, including a recent 1-3 loss to the Padres which shows they’re not invincible but are capable of bouncing back quickly. Their journey saw them besting teams like the Angels in a series that reflected their strong offensive capabilities, marked by a collective batting average of .262 and slugging through 176 home runs this season.
| Houston Astros Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 16, 2024 | SD | 1-3 | Lose |
| Sep 15, 2024 | LAA | 6-4 | Win |
| Sep 14, 2024 | LAA | 5-3 | Win |
| Sep 13, 2024 | LAA | 5-3 | Win |
| Sep 12, 2024 | OAK | 6-3 | Win |
The Padres have similarly been showing robust form, winning 5 of their last 6 games, showcasing a potent offense that’s put up 719 runs this season. Their recent victories include a commendable defeat of the Astros, and dominant performances against the Giants, which have solidified their standing at Petco Park—a fortress they have utilized well to their advantage with a 13-6 home record recently.
| San Diego Padres Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 16, 2024 | HOU | 3-1 | Win |
| Sep 15, 2024 | SF | 4-3 | Win |
| Sep 14, 2024 | SF | 8-0 | Win |
| Sep 13, 2024 | SF | 5-0 | Win |
| Sep 11, 2024 | SEA | 2-5 | Lose |
Hunter Brown (11-8, 3.59 ERA) vs. Michael King (12-9, 3.06 ERA)
This year, Hunter Brown of the Astros has proved to be rough and ready on the mound as he is able to pitch aggressively, which allows him to register strikeouts. But even as a tall order, mistreating such games as away games against top tier teams like the Padres which include batting practice cities Graham, Brook cause his ERA to soar. It is clear however, that recent outings show that caution needs to be exercised at all junctures of the game especially if it’s a game in which he has to pitch out of or into trouble and has runners on.
Michael King of the Padres is very effective as well, with a 3.06 ERA and a WHIP that is better than Brown’s. Because he can consistently control and be efficient across innings, he has become one of the most valuable assets for San Diego. King does however possess the potential to be a game changer in this matchup, particularly with respect to curtailing the number of runs scored, an important element when facing the power hitting Astros.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: San Diego Padres -109, Total Odds: 7.5
The betting lines are tightly contested with both teams at -109, reflecting the anticipated closely fought nature of the game. The total at 7.5 leans towards a moderately high-scoring affair, likely influenced by both teams’ recent offensive outputs and the pitching matchup poised to take center stage.
Houston Astros Betting Trends
While the performance of Houston overall is quite respectable, the specific trends that they have against San Diego show some weaknesses especially when playing away from Houston where they have a dismal 1-6 SU record on their last seven visits there. This trend will probably scare off some bettors because of this 4-10 SU against the National League.
San Diego Padres Betting Trends
The betting patterns of San Diego however doesn’t disappoint especially the 6-1 SU in the last home games against Houston. It is likely that their coping mechanism to perform with pressure and the support from the home crowd has a lot to do with this.
Houston Astros vs. San Diego Padres 9/17/24 Betting Picks
When observing the statistics and trends surrounding both sides, it seems advantageous to choose the Padres, and this is more so when we factor in their impressive record at home and the excellent form of pitcher Michael King. Their track record in Petco Park and their recent winning history will tilt the odds in favor of them for the game tonight.
Judging from the odds, one can also bet wisely on the Padres covering the spread and still going for the total on the low side – given the pitcher’s duel on offer. Prop bets can be made for King’s strikeouts for those wanting to chase extra action. Gouriev expects a close contest with a tactical advantage over San Diego for the free expert MLB preview.