Cleveland Indians vs Houston Astros MLB Baseball Betting Lines Preview

The visiting Cleveland Indians hope for a solid performance on Saturday as they look to pick up a win at Minute Maid Park against the Houston Astros.

The Houston Astros will rely on Dallas Keuchel to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Corey Kluber will be his counterpart for the Cleveland Indians. Dallas Keuchel is 3-5 this season, and Corey Kluber is 6-2.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Houston was a -110 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 7.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.2-0.6 win for the Indians. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Cleveland Indians vs Houston Astros Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

29-17 Houston battles the Indians, currently with a 21-22 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Cleveland injuries news.

The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Houston Astros at No. 2 and the Cleveland Indians at No. 11 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Houston Astros No. 10-ranked scoring average of 4.65 runs per game, against a Cleveland Indians offense rated No. 7 and scoring 4.84 runs per game. The Astros have averaged 8.5 hits per game to date this season, less than the Indians hitters have managed (8.72 per nine innings).

Houston owns the No. 1 defense, allowing 4.65 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Cleveland's No. 15-rated defense.