Houston Astros vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

ways to improve your sports betting strategy and results. The Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks are facing off in the second game of a three game interleague series. Framber Valdez will be starting for the Astros with a 2.75 ERA, while Eduardo Rodriguez will be starting for the Diamondbacks with a 5.94 ERA. This is the only series between these teams this season. Make sure to stay tuned for our Astros vs. Diamondbacks prediction and for more tips on how to improve your sports betting game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Astros -116 | Diamondbacks +104

Spread: Astros -1.5 (+135) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-155)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 54%.

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros started the second half of the season with a series against the Seattle Mariners, losing two out of three games before winning the final game to avoid a sweep. Despite the losses, the Astros still maintain a four game lead over the Mariners in the AL West. Victor Caratini had a standout performance in the final game with three hits and three RBIs as the designated hitter. Caratini, a 31-year old catcher in his second season with the team, has been playing in the DH spot batting third in the lineup. He currently has 10 home runs and 36 RBIs with a batting average of .272. Christian Walker contributed a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning to secure the win, bringing his season totals to 13 home runs and 50 RBIs. Unfortunately, top home run hitter Isaac Parades was unavailable for the game due to a hamstring injury. The team's 31-year old left-handed pitcher, Framber Valdez, will make his 20th start with a 10-4 record. Valdez has been dominant in his last 12 starts, with a 2.75 ERA and 125 strikeouts against 41 walks. In his most recent outing, he pitched six scoreless innings with ten strikeouts in a victory against Texas.