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Astros Expected to Prevail Against Orioles in AL East Matchup at Daikin Park

The Baltimore Orioles will be looking to improve their standing in the AL East as they face the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Saturday night. Cade Povich will start for the Orioles, while Jason Alexander will take the mound for the Astros. Houston has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Baltimore. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Orioles vs. Astros matchup. **Please note that this preview was written prior to Friday's game.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles +127 | Astros -140
• Spread: Orioles +1.5 (-200) | Astros -1.5 (+164)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 58%.

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles recently ended a three-game losing streak with a victory over the Seattle Mariners in their last series. Currently fifth in the AL East standings, they are four games behind the fourth-place Tampa Bay Rays and will look to close the gap with a win in their upcoming game on Saturday.

Offensively, the Orioles are averaging 4.24 runs per game, ranking 21st in the league, with a .240 batting average that places them 22nd. Their .303 on-base percentage is 26th, while their .404 slugging percentage ranks 15th. Gunnar Henderson leads the team with a .284 batting average and 50 RBI, while Ramon Laureano leads in home runs with 15.

Defensively, the Orioles are allowing 4.98 runs per game, placing them 27th in the league, with opponents batting .265 against them (28th). Their 4.80 ERA and 1.40 WHIP both rank 17th in the league.

In his last start, Povich gave up four hits and one run in six innings, resulting in a 3-2 loss to the Athletics. He has yet to record a win in one game against Houston and currently holds a 9.00 ERA in that match-up.

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros have rebounded from a series loss to Boston with three consecutive series wins, propelling them to the top of the AL West standings. They are currently one game ahead of Seattle and will look to extend their division lead with a win on Saturday. Houston's offensive stats include averaging 4.34 runs per game (17th in the league), a .258 batting average (third in the league), a .322 on-base percentage (ninth), and a .408 slugging percentage (13th). Jeremy Pena leads the team with a .318 batting average, while Jose Altuve has hit 21 home runs and Christian Walker has recorded 65 RBI. On the defensive side, the Astros are giving up 3.97 runs per game (sixth in the league) with opponents batting .231 against them (fifth). Their 3.76 ERA ranks eighth in the league, and their 1.20 WHIP is second. In his last start, Alexander pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just one hit in a 7-1 victory over the Yankees.

Astros Primed for Victory Against Orioles with Strong Advantage and Pitching Edge

The Houston Astros have a strong advantage for their upcoming game against the Baltimore Orioles. The Astros have recently secured victories in four out of their last six games, compared to the Orioles who have lost four out of their last six road games. Additionally, Houston has shown proficiency in batting against left-handers, which gives them an edge in this matchup. On the pitching side, Povich of the Orioles has struggled in recent starts, particularly on the road where he has given up 12 runs in his last four starts. In contrast, Alexanders of the Astros has only allowed two runs in his last three starts. With Houston possessing the fifth-best bullpen in the league, they are likely to limit Baltimore's offensive capabilities. Therefore, it is advisable to place a bet on Houston to win on the money line.

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