Diamondbacks vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 6

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Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez runs up the first base line against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Houston.
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  • The Astros are -160 favorites vs the Diamondbacks
  • Diamondbacks vs Astros Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (+140) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-165) on Friday, September 6, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Houston, TX.

This season, the Diamondbacks are 79-62 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 70-70 ATS.

Diamondbacks vs Astros Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Diamondbacks starting pitcher: Brandon Pfaadt 9-7, 4.32 ERA
  • Astros starting pitcher: Framber Valdez 13-6, 3.11 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Diamondbacks+1.5 -155O 7.5 +100+140
Astros -1.5 +125U 7.5 -120-165

Diamondbacks vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Friday‘s MLB game with 59.4% 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 Diamondbacks players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Diamondbacks Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Corbin Carroll has hit the Home Runs Over in 8 of his last 22 games (+44.00 Units / 200% ROI)
  • Eugenio Suarez has hit the Runs Over in 28 of his last 49 games (+20.25 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Joc Pederson has hit the Walks Over in 16 of his last 23 games (+15.10 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Corbin Carroll has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 23 games (+14.90 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Geraldo Perdomo has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 26 of his last 38 games (+14.20 Units / 31% ROI)

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

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Alex Bregman has hit the Home Runs Over in 12 of his last 44 games (+35.80 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Yainer Diaz has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 24 games at home (+16.20 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Jason Heyward has hit the Singles Under in 19 of his last 21 games at home (+15.80 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Yainer Diaz has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 24 games at home (+12.40 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 24 games at home (+11.70 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Game Total Over in 57 of their last 85 games (+29.10 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Moneyline in 54 of their last 84 games (+22.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the Run Line in 25 of their last 37 away games (+12.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.75 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.15 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 73 of their last 123 games (+20.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 47 of their last 82 games (+15.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 30 of their last 46 games (+12.15 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 42 of their last 67 games (+10.80 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 15 of their last 28 games (+7.80 Units / 18% ROI)

Diamondbacks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Diamondbacks are 73-68 against the Run Line (-1.6 Units / -0.86% ROI).

  • 79-62 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.95 Units / 7.29% ROI
  • 80-56 when betting on the total runs Over for +17.75 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • 56-80 when betting on the total runs Under for -31.75 Units / -20.6% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are 70-70 against the Run Line (+2.6 Units / 1.52% ROI).

  • 75-65 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.2 Units / -4.6% ROI
  • 55-81 when betting on the total runs Over for -33.3 Units / -21.79% ROI
  • 81-55 when betting on the total runs Under for +20.05 Units / 12.9% ROI

Astros vs Diamondbacks Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +270 0.5 -350
Christian Walker (ARI) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 +575 0.5 -900
Alex Bregman (HOU) 0.5 +575 0.5 -900
Eugenio Suarez (ARI) 0.5 +650 0.5 -1000

Astros vs Diamondbacks Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Jose Altuve (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Josh Bell (ARI) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Geraldo Perdomo (ARI) 0.5 -225 0.5 +160
Alex Bregman (HOU) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Astros vs Diamondbacks RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +135 0.5 -185
Alex Bregman (HOU) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Christian Walker (ARI) 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 +180 0.5 -250
Eugenio Suarez (ARI) 0.5 +195 0.5 -275

Astros vs Diamondbacks Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Framber Valdez (HOU) 5.5 -155 5.5 +120
Brandon Pfaadt (ARI) 5.5 +120 5.5 -155

Brandon Pfaadt has walked 8 of 243 batters (3%) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — 4th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — 95th Percentile.

Opponents have a Hard-Hit Rate of 67% (14/21) against Brandon Pfaadt in late innings this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 56 total IP; League Avg: 38% — first Percentile.

Brandon Pfaadt has allowed an OBP of just .247 (243 PA’s) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — 6th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .291 — 91st Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .281 (64-for-228) against Brandon Pfaadt when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — 5th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .234 — eighth Percentile.

Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball rate of 60% (240/399) against Framber Valdez this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a two strike miss rate of 34% (124/365) against Framber Valdez this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — 98th Percentile.

Framber Valdez has thrown inside pitches 42% of the time (928/2,222) this season — highest among among AL Starters; League Avg: 29% — 100th Percentile.

Framber Valdez has allowed an OPS of just .561 (773 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game since the 2022 season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .681 — 100th Percentile.

Diamondbacks Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Diamondbacks are 20-15 (.571) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .360.

The Diamondbacks are 21-16 (.568) after a loss as underdogs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .432.

The Diamondbacks are 41-40 (.506) after a loss as underdogs since the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .425.

The Diamondbacks are just 181-29 (.862) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .904.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Diamondbacks

The Astros are just 0-49 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .053.

The Astros are just 10-21 (.323) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Astros are 78-56 (.582) after a road win since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .486.

The Astros are just 3-11 (.214) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Diamondbacks have scored first in 60% of their home games this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Diamondbacks hitters have an OBP of .332 (3,720 PA’s) against RHP this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .312.

The Diamondbacks are batting .282 against division opponents this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .244.

Diamondbacks hitters are slugging .314 with two-strikes this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .266.

Astros hitters have just 922 strikeouts in 5,060 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Astros hitters are averaging just 3.66 pitches per plate appearance this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.89.

14% of Astros’ hitters plate appearances have lasted only one pitch (2,479/17,588 PA’s) since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 11%.

14% of Astros’ hitters plate appearances have lasted only one pitch (1,638/11,534 PA’s) since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 11%.

The Diamondbacks pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in just 30% of their games this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Diamondbacks pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 40% of their games at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 56%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Diamondbacks pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

The Diamondbacks pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 89.6 MPH since last season (7,874 balls in play) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 88.9

Astros pitchers have walked 493 of 5,215 batters (10%) this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Astros pitchers have an ERA of 3.52 (4131.2 IP) since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.14.

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of 44% with two-strikes this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

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

Astros vs. Diamondbacks Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Houston Astros – No Injuries Reported
  • Arizona Diamondbacks – No Injuries Reported

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