Lance McCullers Jr., Carlos Carrasco Take Mound in Houston Astros vs Cleveland Indians Tilt

The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Cleveland and Houston on Saturday, with the host Indians trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.

It's a pitching duel between Carlos Carrasco for the Cleveland Indians (5-3 on the year) and Lance McCullers Jr. for Houston Astros (6-2 so far).

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Cleveland Indians in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -120 at Sportsbook for Saturday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8 at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.9-0.0 win 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 Cleveland Indians Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

24-25 Cleveland battles the Astros, currently with a 34-18 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Houston injuries news.

This game puts the Cleveland Indians, most recently No. 3 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Houston Astros, who rate a No. 2 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Cleveland Indians No. 8-rated offense, averaging 4.67 runs per game, against a Houston Astros defense that ranks No. 1 at 2.5 in runs allowed per game. The Cleveland Indians have averaged 8.61 hits per game so far, less than Houston Astros batters have averaged on the year (8.75 hits per game).

Cleveland owns the No. 16 defense, allowing 4.67 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Houston's No. 1-rated defense.