The Houston Astros will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Baltimore Orioles invade Minute Maid Park on Monday.
For the Houston Astros, Brett Oberholtzer gets the ball, charged with keeping the Baltimore Orioles hitters off the base paths. He'll face Ubaldo Jimenez, 3-3 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Baltimore Orioles were 100 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.7-3.6 win for the Orioles on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Houston (31-20) will face the 23-26 Orioles in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Baltimore injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 17-ranked Houston Astros and the No. 21-rated Baltimore Orioles in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Houston Astros No. 12-rated offense, averaging 4.29 runs per game, against a Baltimore Orioles defense that ranks No. 17 at 4.24 in runs allowed per game. The Houston Astros have averaged 7.92 hits per game so far, less than Baltimore Orioles batters have averaged on the year (8.45 hits per game).
Comparing defensive stats, Baltimore owns the No. 18-rated road mark, allowing 4.37 runs per game on the highway. Houston, on the other hand, rates No. 25 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Orioles endured a 9-5 loss at the hands of the Rays on Sunday, with Chris Tillman throwing 4 2/3 innings of 9-hit ball at Camden Yards.
John Danks shut down the Astros in their last game, striking out 6 in a 6-0 shutout over Houston in baseball action at Minute Maid Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Baltimore at Houston, Tuesday, June 2nd