Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series that pits the Houston Astros (88-73) against the Detroit Tigers (86-76) at Minute Maid Park is expected to be a tight matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 5-4 in favor of the Astros. First pitch is at 2:32 p.m. ET on Oct. 2.

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Astros vs. Tigers Matchup Info

• When: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 2:32 p.m. ET
• Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
• How to Watch on TV: ABC
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Astros vs. Tigers Predictions

• Score Prediction: Astros 5, Tigers 4
• Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs

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Astros vs. Tigers Betting Lines

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Astros Betting Insights

• Houston has won 66, or 56.9%, of the 116 contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year.
• This season, the Astros have been victorious 22 times in 30 chances when named as a favorite of at least -185 or better on the moneyline.
• Contests involving Houston have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 65 of 162 chances this season.
• The Astros were the moneyline favorite in nine of their past 15 games, and they went 6-3 in those matchups.
• Over its past 15 outings (all had set totals), Houston combined with its opponents to go over the total five times.

Tigers Betting Insights

• Detroit has won 49.5% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (47-48).
• The Tigers have a 3-8 record (winning only 27.3% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +154 or longer.
• Detroit has played in 161 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 79 times (79-76-6).
• In eight games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Tigers have a record of 6-2.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Detroit and its opponents are 4-10-1 when it comes to hitting the over.

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Astros vs. Tigers Probable Pitchers

Astros’ Starting Pitcher: Hunter Brown

• The 26-year-old has pitched in 31 games this season with an ERA of 3.49, a 2.98 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.271.
• Hunter Brown’s team is 11-12 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
• Brown’s team has a 14-16 record in his starts this season.
• Out of Brown’s 30 starts with a total this season, 12 have hit the over.

Tigers’ Starting Pitcher: Tyler Holton

• The 28-year-old has a 2.19 ERA and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings in 66 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .173 to opposing hitters.
• The Tigers have been the moneyline underdog in nine of Holton’s starts this season, and they went 3-6 in those matchups.
• Holton’s team is 3-6 over his nine starts.
• Tyler Holton has had nine starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and four of those matchups finished over the total.

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