Houston Astros (68-58) vs. Baltimore Orioles (74-54)
August 23, 2024 7:05 pm EDT
The Line: Baltimore Orioles -103 / Houston Astros -115; Over/Under: +9
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In this article, we will formulate a Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 23rd, at Oriole Park @ Camden Yards.
Another Big Win for the Astros
The Astros on Thursday scored six runs and the pitching dominated on the way to the victory. Spencer Arrighetti went six innings, giving up three hits and zero runs. The Astros are averaging 4.57 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.04 runs per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 6th in the league. Yordan Alveraz has hit 25 home runs and driven in 66 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Astros will be Hunter Brown, who sits with an 11-7 record and an ERA of 3.82. In his last start against the Chicago White Sox, he went seven innings, giving up four hits and one run.
Why the Astros Will Beat the Orioles
- The Orioles have lost each of their last 11 night games against the Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards following a loss.
- The Astros have won each of their last nine road games against American League opponents.
- The Astros have covered the run line in eight of their last nine road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in 11 of their last 12 night games against the Astros following a home loss.
Orioles Need This Win
The Orioles scored zero runs on Thursday, and the offense needs to be better and faster. The Orioles finished with only three hits total. The Orioles are averaging 5.04 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.32 runs per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league, while the pitching is ranked 15th in the league. Anthony Santander has hit 37 home runs and driven in 82 RBIs. Getting the start for the Orioles will be Cade Povich who sits with a 1-6 record and an ERA of 5.77. In his last start against the Boston Red Sox, he went 6.1 innings giving up six hits and two runs.
Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros Prediction
This is a great place to take the Astros. Povich in his last start was better, but he still sits with an ERA of 5.77, and he can’t be trusted here. The Astros are averaging 4.57 runs per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score. The Orioles’ offense has been good, but they aren’t going to be as good here as the Astros are going to get the job done. Back the Astros on the money line to cash.
