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Astros to Face Giants at Oracle Park; Spencer Arrighetti and Kyle Harrison Expected to Start

The Houston Astros will face off against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, with Spencer Arrighetti expected to start on the mound for the Astros and Kyle Harrison for the Giants. The first pitch is set for 9:45 PM EST. Houston is the favorite to win the game with a -122 opening line that has not moved.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Astros -122 | Giants +112
• Spread: Astros -1.5 (+145) | Giants +1.5 (-164)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 55%.

Houston vs San Francisco Stats

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros played a game before the results of their Sunday contest were known. Spencer Arrighetti is expected to pitch for the Astros, with a record of 3-5 and a 5.79 ERA this season. The Astros have been strong on offense, ranking in the top 10 or just outside the top 10 in several offensive categories. However, their pitching staff has struggled this season, ranking near the bottom of the league in several pitching metrics. Overall, Houston has a power ranking of 7 and a record of 30-35, ranking 11th in offense and 15th in defense.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

The San Francisco Giants faced the Houston Astros in a Sunday contest, with Kyle Harrison expected to take the mound. In his last start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Harrison went six innings, giving up eight hits, zero walks, three earned runs, and striking out five in a loss. He holds a record of 4-3 with a 4.18 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and a 65/22 K/BB ratio in 13 starts this season, with opposing batters hitting .277 against him. The Giants have shown strength in their offense this season, ranking in the league's top 10 in various categories. However, their pitching staff has been struggling, ranking in the bottom 10 in the league in several key areas. The Giants have an overall power ranking of 11, with their offense ranked 16th, defense ranked 22nd, and a 32-34 overall record. In their last three matchups, the Houston Astros won two out of three games against the Giants.

Kyle Harrison's Struggles Continue as Giants Face Tough Matchup Against Astros

Kyle Harrison has faced challenges in meeting the high expectations set for him this season as he strives to establish himself as a reliable second option in the rotation behind Logan Webb. With a record of 4-3 and statistics showing a 4.18 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and a 65/22 K/BB ratio in 13 starts, Harrison has struggled to maintain command on the mound. Opposing batters have found success hitting .277 against him, with advanced metrics such as a 4.64 xERA and 4.24 xFIP suggesting room for improvement. Unfortunately, Harrison will not start against the Houston Astros, who boast a strong offense even without Kyle Tucker. The Astros rank among the top 10 in various offensive categories, indicating a challenging matchup for Harrison. Given these factors, the Astros are favored to win, making them a solid choice on the money line.

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