The Cleveland Indians look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Houston Astros arrive at Progressive Field on Thursday.
For the Cleveland Indians, Cody Anderson gets the ball, charged with keeping the Houston Astros hitters off the base paths. He'll face Brett Oberholtzer, 9-4 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Cleveland sat as -120 favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 8, according to Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.3-3.2 win for the Astros. A 5.3-3.2 result in favor of the Astros is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. 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
40-44 Cleveland battles the Astros, currently with a 49-38 mark. 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. 21 and the Houston Astros at No. 5 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Cleveland owns the No. 22 ranking for hits at 8.35 per game. By contrast, the Houston Astros are rated No. 26 in the same category at 8.17 per game.
Comparing defensive stats, Houston owns the No. 15-rated road mark, allowing 4.14 runs per game on the highway. Cleveland, on the other hand, rates No. 15 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Houston didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 4-2 to Cleveland on Wednesday at Progressive Field.
- Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Houston's last 13 games when playing Cleveland
- Cleveland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games at home
- Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Next Betting Matchups
Houston at Tampa Bay, Friday, July 10th
Cleveland home to Oakland, Friday, July 10th
