The Arizona Diamondbacks host Houston on Monday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 23-29 mark against the 22-29 Astros in MLB betting odds action at Chase Field.
Houston puts its faith in starter Collin McHugh to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 4-4. Getting the ball for the Arizona Diamondbacks is Edwin Escobar, who owns a 0-0 record on the season with a 0.00 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Houston Astros were -129 moneyline favorites in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 9.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Astros to win this game 5.8-4.0. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Houston Astros vs Arizona Diamondbacks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Arizona (23-29) will face the 22-29 Astros in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arizona vs Houston injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Arizona Diamondbacks rated this week at No. 16 and the Houston Astros sitting at No. 17.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Arizona Diamondbacks No. 9 ranked offense (4.6 runs per game) against a Houston Astros defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 22 at 4.65 runs allowed per game. The Arizona Diamondbacks have been averaging 9.46 hits per game, more than the Houston Astros have managed so far this season (7.86 hits on average).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Arizona has the No. 27-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Astros own the No. 22 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Houston needed extra innings to get the job done against the Angels on Sunday as the Astros defeated them 8-6 at Angel Stadium.
The Diamondbacks grabbed a win last time out, defeating D Pomeranz and the Padres 6-3 on Sunday at Chase Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Houston at Arizona, Tuesday, May 31st