Orioles vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 18

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  • The Orioles are -110 favorites vs the Astros
  • Orioles vs Astros Over / Under today: 9 Runs
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The Baltimore Orioles (-110) visit Daikin Park to take on the Houston Astros (-110) on July 18, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 pm in Houston, TX.

This season, the Orioles are against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are ATS.

Orioles vs Astros Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Orioles starting pitcher: Trevor Rogers 6-7, 4.52 ERA
  • Astros starting pitcher: Spencer Arrighetti 7-5, 4.54 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orioles-1.5 +154O 9 -110-110
Astros +1.5 -190U 9 -110-110

Orioles vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 52.0% 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 Orioles players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Orioles Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Colton Cowser has hit the Singles Over in 10 of his last 15 away games (+12.10 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Samuel Basallo has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 4 away games (+10.35 Units / 259% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+8.70 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the Walks Over in his last 7 games (+8.30 Units / 114% ROI)
  • Adley Rutschman has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+8.10 Units / 28% ROI)

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

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Yainer Diaz has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 5 games (+18.20 Units / 364% ROI)
  • Christian Walker has hit the RBIs Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+13.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Isaac Paredes has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+11.90 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Isaac Paredes has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+10.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Christian Walker has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 18 of his last 25 games (+9.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 29 of their last 50 games (+6.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.55 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 40 away games (+5.35 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have covered the Run Line in 25 of their last 45 games (+5.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Moneyline in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 72% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 16 of their last 23 games (+7.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 50 games at home (+7.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 40 games at home (+7.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 50 games (+5.15 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 29 of their last 50 games (+4.85 Units / 7% ROI)

Orioles Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Orioles are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Astros vs Orioles Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Pete Alonso +260
Yordan Alvarez +280
Gunnar Henderson +350
Christian Walker +350
Samuel Basallo +360

Astros vs Orioles Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Gunnar Henderson 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Isaac Paredes 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Pete Alonso 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Adley Rutschman 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Jose Altuve 0.5 -190 0.5 +140

Astros vs Orioles Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jackson Holliday 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Christian Walker 0.5 -220 0.5 +160
Cam Smith 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
LaMonte Wade Jr. 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Adley Rutschman 0.5 -190 0.5 +140

Orioles Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Orioles are just 11-41 (.212) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .275.

The Orioles are just 3-6 (.333) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Orioles are just 11-41 (.212) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since the 2025 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .275.

The Orioles are just 3-6 (.333) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Orioles

The Astros are just 19-28 (.404) after a win this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .518.

The Astros are 8-3 (.727) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Astros are 41-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .946.

The Astros are just 19-28 (.404) after a win since the 2025 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .518.

The Orioles are batting just .230 against LHP this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

Orioles hitters are slugging just .178 on pitches out of the zone this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Orioles hitters have struck out in 24% of their PA’s this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB.

The Orioles are batting just .152 with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Astros have scored 197 runs with two outs this season — most in MLB.

Astros hitters have struck out in just 20% of their PA’s against LHP this season — tied for 5th best in MLB.

Astros hitters have 32 extra-base hits out of 112 total hits (just 29%) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Astros hitters have struck out in just 17% of their PA’s in lefty-lefty matchups this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Orioles pitchers have an ERA of 5.41 (228.0 IP) against division opponents this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

The Orioles pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 56% of their games on the road this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

Orioles pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% in the first 5 innings this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB.

Orioles pitchers have walked 10% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2025 season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB.

Astros pitchers have walked 11% of batters this season — tied for highest in MLB.

Astros pitchers have walked 12% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Astros pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Astros pitchers have an ERA of 4.81 (874.1 IP) this season — 4th highest in MLB.

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