Houston Astros vs
Milwaukee BrewersPredictions & Preview

Astros Look to Take Series Against Brewers with Pitching Advantage in Final Matchup

The Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers will conclude their three game series on Wednesday afternoon. The Brewers won the first game of the series, and the starting pitchers for this game will be Framber Valdez for the Astros and Quinn Priester for the Brewers. Houston is the betting favorite in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Astros -123 | Brewers +110
• Spread: Astros -1.5 (+135) | Brewers +1.5 (-159)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 55%.

Houston vs Milwaukee Stats

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros are facing a challenging stretch of games after losing four out of their last five. Currently third in the AL West, they are two games behind the second-place Athletics. Christian Walker, their first baseman, has been a key player for the team with four home runs and ten RBIs so far. Jose Altuve has also been a strong contributor, with 14 RBIs and a .259 batting average. Isaac Parades, the third baseman, has also shown power at the plate with four homers and 14 RBIs. Framber Valdez will be looking to bounce back in his next start after a tough stretch, with a record of 1-4 this season. Despite their recent struggles, the Astros have a solid defense, ranking fifth in the league, but their offense has been lacking, ranking 19th. Currently 17-17, the team will need to regroup and refocus in order to climb back up the standings in the AL West.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers started strong in their series, winning the first game 5-1 with key contributions from Christian Yelich and William Contreras. The team is currently tied for second in the NL Central with Cincinnati, trailing the Cubs by four games. Yelich and Jackson Chourio lead the team in home runs and RBIs, while Quinn Priester will make his fifth start of the season. Overall, the Brewers have a power ranking of 11 and are ranked 10th for offense, scoring an average of 4.71 runs per game. Defensively, they are ranked 21st, giving up an average of 4.54 runs per game. The Brewers are currently 18-18 on the season. In their last three matchups against Houston, the Astros won two out of three games.

Astros poised for victory in upcoming match-up with pitching advantage against Brewers

The Houston Astros hold significant value in this upcoming match-up as they possess more pitching experience compared to their opponents. Despite some recent struggles, Astros pitcher Valdez maintains a better ERA than his counterpart and boasts a strong strikeout to walk ratio of 37 to 15. Valdez has demonstrated his ability to effectively control games by shutting down teams like the Mets and Mariners over multiple innings. On the other hand, the Brewers' Priester has struggled on the mound, evidenced by his 17-16 strikeout to walk ratio and recent subpar performance against the Cubs. With the Astros looking to secure a victory in this series, they are positioned to come out on top in this game. It is recommended to place your wager on the Astros to emerge victorious.

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