Runs have been hard to come by when the Houston Astros and Cleveland Indians clash, which has led to the UNDER hitting in 15 of the past 18 meetings. The first game in the series between these two clubs just barely went UNDER when they combined for eight runs with an 8.5 closing total Monday.
Corey Kluber has been lights out recently and has thrust himself into the AL Cy Young conversation. Kluber posted a 2.08 ERA across his past seven starts while lasting at least six full innings in each. However, Kluber has struggled a bit with the long ball, as he has surrendered seven home runs in his past five starts.
Brad Peacock will make his first start of the season for the Astros after being called up from Triple-A to replace Dallas Keuchel, who is dealing with shoulder inflammation. Peacock has made just five appearances with the ‘Stros this season – all in relief – with a 3.86 ERA in 7.0 innings of work.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the Cleveland Indians in this matchup found them as -170 favorites on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 8 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 6.0-3.7 win for the Indians. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Houston Astros vs Cleveland Indians Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Cleveland (79-57) will face the 73-64 Astros in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Houston injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Cleveland Indians at No. 17 and the Houston Astros at No. 22 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Cleveland Indians No. 5-rated offense, averaging 4.91 runs per game, against a Houston Astros defense that ranks No. 10 at 4.27 in runs allowed per game. The Cleveland Indians have averaged 9.1 hits per game so far, more than Houston Astros batters have averaged on the year (8.48 hits per game).
Defensively, Houston features the No. 25-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.04 runs per game. Cleveland, meanwhile, comes in at No. 3 at home, scoring 5.71 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Astros grabbed a win last time out, defeating Mike Clevinger and the Indians 6-2 on Monday at Progressive Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Houston at Cleveland, Wednesday, September 7th