Astros vs Orioles Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 22

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Baltimore Orioles' Anthony Santander in action during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Baltimore.
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  • The Orioles are -160 favorites vs the Astros
  • Astros vs Orioles Over / Under today: 8 Runs
  • Astros / Orioles TV Channel: FOX

The Houston Astros (+135) visit Oriole Park at Camden Yards to take on the Baltimore Orioles (-160) on Thursday, August 22, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:08pm EDT in Baltimore, MD.

This season, the Astros are 68-58 against the spread (ATS), while the Orioles are 70-58 ATS.

Astros vs Orioles Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Astros starting pitcher: Spencer Arrighetti 5-11, 5.26 ERA
  • Orioles starting pitcher: Corbin Burnes 12-5, 3.11 ERA

Astros vs. Orioles Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Astros+1.5 -155O 8 -105+135
Orioles -1.5 +125U 8 -115-160

Astros vs Orioles Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Orioles will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 59.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Astros Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Jeremy Pena has hit the Home Runs Over in 7 of his last 22 away games (+42.90 Units / 195% ROI)
  • Yainer Diaz has hit the Hits Over in 28 of his last 50 games (+20.60 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Yainer Diaz has hit the Total Bases Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+15.55 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the Runs Over in 29 of his last 47 games (+12.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Jeremy Pena has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 19 of his last 25 away games (+11.75 Units / 38% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Orioles players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Orioles Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jackson Holliday has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 20 games (+24.10 Units / 121% ROI)
  • Colton Cowser has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 27 of his last 34 games (+20.65 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Colton Cowser has hit the Total Bases Over in 23 of his last 32 games (+15.05 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Colton Cowser has hit the Singles Over in 21 of his last 31 games (+13.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Anthony Santander has hit the Hits Over in 32 of his last 43 games (+11.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 65 of their last 109 games (+18.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 40 of their last 68 games (+13.85 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 53 games (+12.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 7 of their last 8 away games (+6.35 Units / 71% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have covered the Run Line in 66 of their last 119 games (+21.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Game Total Over in 46 of their last 81 games (+13.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 66 of their last 113 games (+11.45 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 53 games (+5.50 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.50 Units / 25% ROI)

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are 63-63 against the Run Line (+1.1 Units / 0.71% ROI).

  • 68-58 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.7 Units / -4.24% ROI
  • 50-73 when betting on the total runs Over for -29.55 Units / -21.46% ROI
  • 73-50 when betting on the total runs Under for +17.75 Units / 12.7% ROI

Orioles Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Orioles are 70-58 against the Run Line (+21.3 Units / 14.21% ROI).

  • 74-54 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.7 Units / 0.38% ROI
  • 69-48 when betting on the total runs Over for +16.8 Units / 12.08% ROI
  • 48-69 when betting on the total runs Under for -28.15 Units / -20.06% ROI

Orioles vs Astros Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +375 0.5 -500
Anthony Santander (BAL) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Colton Cowser (BAL) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750
Gunnar Henderson (BAL) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750
Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) 0.5 +675 0.5 -1100

Orioles vs Astros Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ryan Mountcastle (BAL) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Jose Altuve (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Jeremy Pena (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Alex Bregman (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Gunnar Henderson (BAL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175

Orioles vs Astros RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Ryan Mountcastle (BAL) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Adley Rutschman (BAL) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225

Orioles vs Astros Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Corbin Burnes (BAL) 5.5 -120 5.5 -105
Spencer Arrighetti (HOU) 5.5 +110 5.5 -145

Spencer Arrighetti has a strikeout rate of 52% (14 SO in 27 PAs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this month (3 games) — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Spencer Arrighetti has struck out 50% (23/46) of left-handed batters he faced this month (3 games) — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Spencer Arrighetti has allowed a slugging percentage of .733 (33 Total Bases / 45 ABs) on low fastballs this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 50 total IP; League Avg: .409 — second Percentile.

Spencer Arrighetti has allowed an OPS of 1.076 (187 PA’s) versus the top of the order this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 50 total IP; League Avg: .758 — first Percentile.

Orioles Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Corbin Burnes has located his fastball inside 66% of the time (301/459) since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 34% — 100th Percentile.

Corbin Burnes has located his fastballs down 65% of the time (452/695) since the 2022 season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 29% — 100th Percentile.

Corbin Burnes has located his fastball inside 68% of the time (469/695) since the 2022 season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 34% — 100th Percentile.

Corbin Burnes has located his fastballs down 69% of the time (137/197) this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 28% — 100th Percentile.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Orioles

The Astros are just 0-44 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .054.

The Astros are just 10-20 (.333) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Astros are 78-53 (.595) after a road win since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .486.

The Astros are just 3-10 (.231) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Orioles Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Orioles are 58-46 (.558) after a loss as underdogs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .415.

The Orioles are 200-15 (.930) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .866.

The Orioles are 19-11 (.633) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Orioles are 32-26 (.552) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .423.

14% of Astros’ hitters plate appearances have lasted only one pitch (2,402/17,071 PA’s) since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 11%.

Astros hitters are averaging just 3.65 pitches per plate appearance against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.88.

Astros hitters have just 891 strikeouts in 4,964 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

16% of Astros’ hitters plate appearances have lasted only one pitch (741/4,764 PA’s) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 12%.

Orioles hitters are slugging .452 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .402.

Orioles hitters have an OPS of .786 (1,550 PA’s) in innings 7-9 this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .687.

Orioles hitters have an OPS of .769 (3,067 PA’s) against LHP since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .731.

Orioles hitters have put just 36% of balls in play to the left side of the field since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 38%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Astros pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Astros pitchers since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

The Astros have allowed 3.78 runs per game (846/224) on the road since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.45.

Astros pitchers have walked 986 of 10,826 batters (9%) since last season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Orioles have won 44% of road games in which their opponents scored first since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Orioles pitchers have won 41% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .211 against Orioles pitchers with the shift since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .244.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .213 against Orioles pitchers with the shift since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .235.

Orioles vs. Astros Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jonathan Heasley (Baltimore Orioles): Shoulder, Out
  • Felix Bautista (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Danny Coulombe (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • John Means (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Tyler Wells (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Kyle Bradish (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Jorge Mateo (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, Day-To-Day
  • Justin Verlander (Houston Astros): Neck, 15-Day IL
  • Penn Murfee (Houston Astros): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Kendall Graveman (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Jose Urquidy (Houston Astros): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Oliver Ortega (Houston Astros): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • J.P. France (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Kyle Tucker (Houston Astros): Lower Leg, 10-Day IL
  • Bennett Sousa (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Cristian Javier (Houston Astros): Elbow, 60-Day IL

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