The Arizona Diamondbacks (79-63) travel to face off against the Houston Astros (76-65) on Saturday, September 7th. This game will be played at Minute Maid Park in Houston and televised on None. The Astros are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Diamondbacks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Astros. First pitch is set for 3:10 CT.
Diamondbacks vs. Astros Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Astros (-165)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- Astros have won 6 of their last 10 games.
- Astros have scored 5 or more runs in 8 of their last 15 games.
- Astros have a home record of 40-29, compared to Diamondbacks’ away record of 40-32.
- Astros have won 5 of their last 6 home games.
- Astros have outscored their opponents by 20 runs in their last 15 games (66 runs scored vs. 46 runs allowed).
Diamondbacks vs Astros
Houston cruised to an easy 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks in the most recent game of this series. The Astros had a huge 2nd inning, scoring seven of their eight runs. As for the Diamondbacks, they only had two hits and didn’t score a run until the 5th inning.
Framber Valdez pitched well for the Astros in this one, going seven innings and striking out seven without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Brandon Pfaadt took the loss for Arizona.
Yordan Alvarez hit the game’s only two home runs while going 2/4 with six RBIs. Jose Altuve also had a three-hit game and scored two runs for Houston’s offense.
Arizona’s overall series record is 25-16-4, and they are currently down 0-1 in the series vs. the Astros. They have a 25-18 record in divisional games, and their overall record is 79-63, placing them 3rd in the NL West, 5.5 games behind the Dodgers.
On the road, the Diamondbacks have a 40-32 record straight up and are 42-30 against the run line. Their games have averaged 10.2 runs this season, resulting in an over/under record of 81-54. The over has hit in 70.4% of their games with totals higher than 8 runs.
Eduardo Rodriguez Gets The Start For The Diamondbacks
Eduardo Rodriguez and the Diamondbacks are on the road to take on the Astros. Rodriguez has started all 3 of his outings at home, and he is coming off a loss to the Dodgers, where he went 4 innings and gave up 3 runs. In his first start of the season, he picked up a win vs. the Marlins, going 5 1/3 innings and striking out 5.
Diamondbacks Offense Breakdown
Arizona has been the best offensive team in the league this season, averaging 5.4 runs per game. They are also the league’s top home run hitting team and have the league’s top on-base percentage. The Diamondbacks are also near the top of the league in batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS. As a team, they are batting .261.
Ketel Marte and Eugenio Suarez have been the team’s top power hitters this season, with Marte leading the team with 30 homers and Suarez coming in at 24. Marte is also 2nd on the team in RBIs (81), and Suarez is 1st at 87. Over his last five games, Suarez has gone 6/17 with two homers. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is also having a good season, batting .274 with 17 homers.
As the favorite, the Astros have a 58-46 record, but they are 18-19 as the underdog. Houston’s overall series record this season is 24-19-2, and they lead the AL West by 4.5 games over the Mariners with a 76-65 record.
On the run line, the Astros are 72-69, with a +0.6 run margin per game. Their over/under record is 56-80, and their games have averaged 8.5 runs per game. For games with an 8-run total, their O/U record is 11-13-2.
Yusei Kikuchi Gets The Start For The Astros
Yusei Kikuchi gets the start for the Astros today vs. the Diamondbacks and is coming off a strong outing vs. the Royals. In that start, he went seven innings, picking up the win and giving up just one earned run. Looking back further, Kikuchi has made 28 starts and has a record of 7-9. His ERA for the season is 4.24, along with a WHIP of 1.25. Opposing batters are hitting .248 off Kikuchi this season. The left-hander has made nine quality starts this year and is averaging 10.57 strikeouts per nine innings. Overall, Kikuchi has 177 strikeouts, which ranks 10th in the AL.
Astros Offense Breakdown
Yordan Alvarez has been the Astros’ most consistent hitter this season, with a batting average of .310 and a team-leading 32 home runs. He also has a team-high 79 RBIs. Over his last five games, Alvarez has four home runs and is 5/19. Jose Altuve is also swinging a hot bat, as he is on a three-game hitting streak and is batting .297 for the season. Altuve has 18 homers and 58 RBIs.
For the season, the Astros are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. They have been a slightly better offensive team at home, averaging 4.8 runs per game. As a team, the Astros are batting .260, which is the 3rd best mark in the MLB right now. Overall, they are a good home run hitting team and have been tough to strike out.
Diamondbacks vs Astros Prediction
Our pick for this Diamondbacks vs. Astros matchup is to take the over, with the line sitting at 8 runs. We actually have the Astros winning this one 6-5, but with the payout for an Astros win being -165, we see more value in taking the over.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Eduardo Rodriguez finishing with six strikeouts compared to Yusei Kikuchi with seven. If you’re looking to bet on the starting pitchers, Kikuchi has a better chance of picking up the win, and we also have him finishing with fewer earned runs.
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Last updated:September 7, 2024 Astros, Diamondbacks