Predictions for Astros vs. Orioles: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 23
Friday’s game between the Baltimore Orioles (74-55) and Houston Astros (69-58) squaring off at Oriole Park at Camden Yards has a projected final score of 6-5 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Orioles, so expect a tight matchup. The game will begin at 7:05 p.m. ET on August 23.
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Astros vs. Orioles Matchup Info
- When: Friday, August 23, 2024 at 7:05 p.m. ET
- Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland
- How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
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Astros vs. Orioles Predictions
- Score Prediction: Orioles 6, Astros 5
- Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
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Astros vs. Orioles Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | -118 | -102 | 9 | -102 | -118 |
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Astros Betting Insights
- Houston has won 51, or 56%, of the 91 contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year.
- This year, the Astros have won 49 of 86 games when listed as at least -118 or better on the moneyline.
- Contests involving Houston have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 50 of 127 chances this season.
- The Astros were the moneyline favorite in 12 of their past 15 games, and they finished 9-3 in those matchups.
- In its past 15 matchups (all had set totals), Houston combined with its opponents to hit the over on the total six times.
Orioles Betting Insights
- Baltimore has a 15-12 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 55.6% of those games).
- The Orioles are 10-9 (winning 52.6% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of -102 or longer.
- In the 127 games oddsmakers have set an over/under for Baltimore, it has combined with opponents to go over the total 68 times (68-48-11).
- In four games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Orioles have a record of 1-3.
- In its past 15 games with a total, Baltimore and its opponents are 6-9-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
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Astros vs. Orioles Probable Pitchers
Astros’ Starting Pitcher: Hunter Brown
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.82, a 2.9 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.340 in 25 games this season.
- Hunter Brown’s team has a record of 10-8 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
- In games Brown has started, his team is 12-12.
- In Brown’s 24 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over nine times.
Orioles’ Starting Pitcher: Cade Povich
- The 24-year-old has put up an ERA of 5.77, with 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings in nine games this season. Opposing hitters have a .266 batting average against him.
- The Orioles have been the moneyline underdog in three of Povich’s starts this season, and they went 1-2 in those matchups.
- Povich’s team is 3-6 over his nine starts.
- Cade Povich has started eight games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in five of them.
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Astros’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 69-58 |
| Home | 35-29 |
| Road | 34-29 |
| One-Run Games | 14-21 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 51-6 |
Orioles’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 74-55 |
| Home | 37-29 |
| Road | 37-26 |
| One-Run Games | 12-16 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 53-8 |
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