Houston Astros vs Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Baseball Betting Lines Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to improve on a 21-11 record when they take on the Houston Astros, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Saturday.

Zack Greinke will take the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he'll carry a 3-2 record into the contest. Charlie Morton gets the ball for the Houston Astros; he's 4-0 so far this season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Arizona Diamondbacks as 105 moneyline underdogs in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 8.5 at shops such as Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.4-3.2 victory for the Astros. 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 (21-11) will face the 21-13 Astros in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arizona vs Houston injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 6-ranked Arizona Diamondbacks and the No. 1-rated Houston Astros in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Arizona Diamondbacks No. 19-rated offense, averaging 4.34 runs per game, against a Houston Astros defense that ranks No. 1 at 2.82 in runs allowed per game. The Arizona Diamondbacks have averaged 7.56 hits per game so far, less than Houston Astros batters have averaged on the year (8.5 hits per game).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Arizona has the No. 2-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Astros own the No. 1 mark in runs allowed.