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Tigers Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Slumping Astros at Comerica Park

The Houston Astros will be looking to avoid a second consecutive series loss as they take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Wednesday afternoon. Framber Valdez will start for the Astros, while Charlie Morton will take the mound for the Tigers. Both teams have split their last 10 meetings, making this game a close matchup to watch. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Astros vs. Tigers game. Please note that this preview was written before Tuesday's game was played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Astros -128 | Tigers +111
• Spread: Astros -1.5 (+130) | Tigers +1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 56%.

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros are currently in a slump, having lost three of their last four games. However, they still maintain a 1.5-game lead over Seattle in the AL West. Despite their struggles, they will look to improve their division lead with a win on Wednesday.

Offensively, the Astros average 4.24 runs per game, ranking 24th in the league. Their .254 batting average is fourth in the league, while their .319 on-base percentage is 13th and their .401 slugging percentage is 15th. Leading the team, Jeremy Pena has a .310 batting average, Jose Altuve has hit 22 home runs, and Christian Walker has 65 RBI.

On the pitching side, Houston gives up an average of 4.10 runs per game, ranking eighth in the league. Opponents have a .234 batting average against the Astros, which is fifth best. Their 3.89 ERA is 13th in the league, and their 1.22 WHIP is fifth. In his recent start, Valdez allowed four runs in 6.2 innings, resulting in a 7-0 loss to Baltimore. Valdez holds a 2-2 record with a 2.49 ERA in eight games against Detroit.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have been performing well recently, winning their last three series and leading the AL Central by 8.5 games over Cleveland. They are aiming to secure their fourth straight series win and further extend their division lead with a win on Wednesday. The team averages 4.83 runs per game, with a .250 batting average, .318 on-base percentage, and .423 slugging percentage. Riley Greene has been a standout player for the Tigers with a .265 batting average, 29 home runs, and 92 RBI. On the defensive side, Detroit is giving up an average of 4.13 runs per game, with opponents hitting .238 against them. Their ERA is 3.80 and WHIP is 1.22. In his last start, Morton pitched six innings, allowing no runs and two hits in a 7-0 victory over Minnesota. He has a 4-6 record with a 5.97 ERA in 12 games against Houston.

Detroit Tigers Poised for Victory Against Struggling Houston Astros

The Detroit Tigers have been on a hot streak, winning five of their last six games, while the Houston Astros have struggled, losing three of their last four games. Detroit's advantage in this matchup is their success against left-handed pitchers, making them well-positioned to face Valdez, who has struggled in recent outings by giving up 14 runs in his last three starts. Valdez also gave up 11 runs in his last three road starts, indicating a tough challenge for him against the Tigers' lineup.

On the other hand, Houston's offense may face difficulties as they have not been as strong against right-handed pitchers. Facing Morton, who surrendered seven runs in his last three starts, Houston may struggle to generate runs. Additionally, Morton has only allowed five runs in his last three home starts against the Astros, suggesting that he will be able to contain their offense effectively. Therefore, it is advisable to bet on the Detroit Tigers to win on the money line.

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