Houston Astros (69-58) vs. Baltimore Orioles (74-55)
August 24, 2024 4:05 pm EDT
The Line: Baltimore Orioles +102 / Houston Astros -120; Over/Under: +8.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 24th, at Oriole Park @ Camden Yards.
Astros Pitching Needs To Be Better
The Astros pitching gave up seven runs on Friday, and they ended up losing two runs. Hunter Brown went six innings, giving up three hits and one run. The problem was Bryan Abreu who went only 0.1 innings, giving up five hits and five 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 Framber Valdez, who sits with a 13-5 record and an ERA of 3.20. In his last start against the Chicago White Sox, he gave up three hits and zero runs.
Why the Astros Will Beat the Orioles
- The Astros have won nine of their last 10 road games against American League opponents.
- The Orioles have lost each of their last six games as underdogs following a win.
- The Astros have covered the run line in each of their last five day games against American League opponents following a road loss.
- The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five home games against AL West opponents following a home win.
Big Win on Friday for the Orioles
It was a big win on Friday for the Orioles as they scored seven runs. Anthony Santander hit a home run and drove in four RBIs. 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 Albert Suarez, who sits with a 6-4 record and an ERA of 3.18. Over his last three starts, he has given zero total runs. In his last start against the Boston Red Sox, he went six innings, giving up zero hits and zero runs.
Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros Prediction
This game is going to be a low scoring game. Valdez in his last start was dominant, and it will be much of the same here. Over Suarez last three starts, he has been dominant, and he’s going to really dominate here. Neither team is going to reach the three runs mark, and that is going to be the difference here. There isn’t a strong play on the side, but the under is going to cash with ease.
