Houston Astros vs San Diego Padres Betting Picks & Predictions
The Houston Astros are currently leading the AL West with a record of 81-68 as they prepare to face the San Diego Padres. Rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti will be
Game outlook
The Houston Astros are currently leading the AL West with a record of 81-68 as they prepare to face the San Diego Padres. Rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti will be starting for the Astros, coming off a recent no-decision against the Oakland Athletics. The Padres, who are in second place in the NL West with an 91-71 record, will have veteran righty Yu Darvish on the mound. Darvish is coming off a victory over the Seattle Mariners in his last outing. The betting favorite for this game is San Diego, opening at -137 and currently sitting at -115.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Astros +104 | Padres -115
Spread: Astros +1.5 (-200) | Padres -1.5 (+170)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 53%.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros have been performing exceptionally well offensively, ranking eighth in the league with a .741 team OPS and 11th with 176 total home runs. Designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been a standout player with a .961 OPS, 34 home runs, 84 RBI, 83 runs scored, and six steals. On the pitching side, Spencer Arrighetti has struggled this season, ranking poorly in various metrics. He will be making his first start against the Padres. The team is currently dealing with several injuries, with multiple pitchers out due to various ailments. Despite this, Houston is ranked 12th in offense, fifth in defense, and has a season record of 81-81, ranking 10th in power rankings.