El Jefe
The Houston Astros (81-46) will once again greet the Baltimore Orioles (66-59) on Sunday, August 28 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. With the regular season winding down, each of these ball clubs will surely be vying for a victory in this head-to-head matchup. Don’t miss the first pitch at 1:10 PM CT!
Take a look at how the Astros and Orioles have performed against each other historically for context about Sunday’s regular season tilt.
At this point in the season, these two clubs have battled in one matchup, in which the Astros lost to the Orioles. The last time these two teams saw each other on Friday, the Houston Astros walked away with a 0-2 victory. The Orioles racked up two runs on seven hits while the Astros scored 0 runs on four hits. We’ll see who comes out victorious this time when these two teams square off at Minute Maid Park.
Betting Preview for the Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros MLB Game on August 28 2022
Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX
When: Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 1:10 PM CT
Betting on the Baltimore Orioles
Record: (66W-59L) | American League East Standing: 4
The Orioles were defeated by the Houston Astros 0-2 the last time they met on Friday, and we can’t wait to find out if they can come away victorious in this one. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .234 and in particular Boyce Mullins is riding high with a .268 average. In terms of defense, the team is carrying an ERA of 3.87 and a .983 fielding percentage. Before you place your bets based on the teams’ recent performances, be sure to consult our odds analysis!
Absences and Injuries
Per the latest inactive report,the Orioles are without Travis Lakins Sr. (Elbow), Christopher Ellis (Shoulder), John Means (Elbow), Alexander Wells (Elbow), and Tyler Wells (Side).
Betting on the Houston Astros
Record: (81W-46L) | American League West Standing: 1
On Friday, the Astros defeated the Baltimore Orioles. So far this season, the team is currently batting .247 thanks in large part to their top hitter, Jose Altuve, who has a batting average of .279. On defense, they hold an ERA of 3.05 and a .986 fielding percentage. Be sure to explore our odds analysis further down before selecting your picks!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed that the Astros will play without Chas McCormick (Finger), Jason Castro (Knee), Blake Taylor (Elbow), Michael Brantley (Shoulder), Thomas Pressly (Neck), Joshua James (Lat), and Aledmys Díaz (Groin).
Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Houston Astros (-184) at FanDuel
The Houston Astros are considered the favorite by many baseball fans and oddsmakers in this one. The team enters the matchup with a winning percentage of 56.52% for this month, accounting a total of 13 wins. Comparatively, the Baltimore Orioles’ winning percentage is greater at 73.91% for this month, a record of 17 victories in total.
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 Total Runs (-115) at FanDuel
Before placing a bet, consider that the estimated over/under for this game is under 8.5. That is to say that the combined number of total runs for both teams will be under 8.5.
Runline Pick: Houston Astros -1.5 Runs (+115) at FanDuel
With a runline of -1.5, the Houston Astros will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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