Houston Astros Favored to Win Matchup Against Struggling Baltimore Orioles

On Sunday afternoon, the Baltimore Orioles (54-66) will look to break their road series losing streak as they take on the Houston Astros (68-53) at Daikin Park. Dean Kremer will start for the Orioles, while Cristian Javier 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 Saturday's game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Orioles +118 | Astros -136
Spread: Orioles +1.5 (-185) | Astros -1.5 (+158)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 58%.

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are currently struggling, especially on the road where they have lost their last four series. Despite averaging 4.24 runs per game and having a .240 batting average, the team ranks in the bottom half of the league in offensive statistics. On the defensive side, the Orioles are giving up 4.98 runs per game and opponents have a .265 batting average against them. In their upcoming game on Sunday, the Orioles will look to turn things around and secure their first road series win since the All-Star break. Pitcher Kremer, who has a 3-0 record with a 1.02 ERA against Houston, will be a key player to watch.

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros have been performing well recently, coming into their upcoming game on a three-series winning streak. With a strong offensive lineup, the team averages 4.34 runs per game and boasts a .258 batting average, ranking third in the league. Jeremy Pena leads the team with a .318 batting average, while Jose Altuve leads in home runs with 21 and Christian Walker in RBI with 65. Defensively, the Astros are giving up an average of 3.97 runs per game, ranking sixth in the league. Opponents have a .231 batting average against Houston, which is fifth in the league. In his last start, Javier had a solid performance, giving up three hits and two runs in five innings. He has a 1-1 record with a 1.99 ERA in six games against Baltimore. The team will look to maintain their momentum and secure their fourth straight series win in the upcoming game.

Houston Astros Favored to Win Matchup Against Struggling Baltimore Orioles

The Houston Astros have demonstrated a strong performance in their recent home games, winning four out of their last five matches. Conversely, the Baltimore Orioles have faced difficulty on the road, losing three out of their last five games. Houston holds an advantage in the upcoming matchup due to their proficiency in batting against right-handed pitchers. Baltimore's starting pitcher, Kremer, has struggled in recent road games, conceding 10 runs in his last three outings. On the other hand, the Orioles may face challenges offensively as they have not performed as well against right-handed pitchers. Houston's pitcher, Javier, has shown promise on the mound, allowing only two runs in his first start and three runs in his last three starts against Baltimore. Considering these factors, it is advisable to bet on Houston winning the game.

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