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Astros Poised to Dominate Pitching Match-Up Against Orioles in Series Opener

In this Orioles at Astros prediction, the Orioles will face off against the AL West Division leaders, the Astros, in Houston. The Orioles, who will miss the playoffs for the first time in three seasons, are currently in last place in the AL East and will be looking to make adjustments in the offseason. On the other hand, the Astros are in first place and on track for another playoff appearance. The pitching matchup for the series opener will see the Orioles' Brandon Young (0-6, 6.70) going up against the Astros' Framber Valdez (11-5, 2.97). The game is set to begin at 8:10 PM EST. Continue reading for more details on this Orioles/Astros game and for our top predictions to help you increase your bankroll.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles +180 | Astros -204
• Spread: Orioles +1.5 (-120) | Astros -1.5 (+100)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 67%.

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles recently completed a six-game homestand against the Athletics and Seattle Mariners, where they lost two of three games to the Athletics and split the first two games of their series with the Mariners. In their series final, the Orioles secured a 5-3 victory over the Mariners with rookie pitcher Tomoyuko Sugano leading the team with his 10th win of the season. The Orioles will now face the Houston Astros with rookie righty Brandon Young on the mound, who is still seeking his first win of the season after 10 starts. Despite his struggles, the Orioles have faith in Young's potential. The team will face challenges as they navigate through key injuries and adjust to recent changes in personnel.

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros are currently in a tight battle for first place in the AL West Division with the Seattle Mariners. They secured two wins out of three games against the Red Sox, with pitcher Hunter Brown earning his 10th win of the season in a 4-1 victory. The offense was powered by Jeremy Pena and Yainer Diaz who both homered in the game. The Astros now have more pitching support with the return of Cristian Javier and Spencer Arrighetti. Ace pitcher Framber Valdez will take the mound on Friday night, boasting an 11-5 record with an ERA of 2.97. Despite recent losses, Valdez has shown strong performance with 16 quality starts this season. The team is facing key injuries with players such as Brendan Rodgers, Pedro Leon, Lance McCullers Jr., JP France, and Zach Dezenzo sidelined.

Astros Set to Dominate Pitching Match-Up Against Orioles on Friday Night

The Houston Astros are anticipated to have a significant advantage in the pitching match-up on Friday night, with Valdez facing off against Young. Valdez has demonstrated dominant performances at home this season, boasting a sub-2.00 ERA and an impressive record of five wins in six decisions. On the other hand, Young has yet to secure a victory this season and carries an ERA of nearly seven, along with allowing 10 home runs in just 44 innings pitched. The Astros lineup, featuring players like Pena and Carlos Correa, is expected to produce enough offense to secure a victory against the struggling Orioles. With Valdez expected to shut down the Orioles' offense, the Astros are favored to come out on top. Consider taking the Orioles with the run line in this match-up.

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