Astros vs. Orioles: Betting Preview for August 22

Published 4:24 am Thursday, August 22, 2024

The Baltimore Orioles (74-54) and the Houston Astros (68-58) will match up in the series opener on Thursday, August 22 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, with Corbin Burnes pitching for the Orioles and Spencer Arrighetti taking the mound for the Astros. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:08 p.m. ET.

The Orioles (-159), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Astros (+135) This contest’s over/under has been set at 8.5. You can get -105 odds on the over and -115 odds on the under.

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Astros vs. Orioles Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
  • Time: 7:08 p.m. ET
  • Location: Baltimore, Maryland
  • Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Orioles -159
  • Moneyline Underdog: Astros +135
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Arrighetti (5-11) will take the mound for the Astros, his 23rd start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Chicago White Sox.
  • He has started 22 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in six of them.
  • Arrighetti has pitched five or more innings in seven straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 22 chances this season.

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Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Astros have hit 150 homers this season, which ranks 12th in the majors.
  • Houston ranks 10th in the majors with a .419 team slugging percentage.
  • The Astros’ .261 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking second in MLB.
  • Houston has scored the 12th-most runs in the majors this season with 576 (4.6 per game).
  • The Astros have an on-base percentage of .321 this season, which ranks 10th in the league.
  • The Astros rank third in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 7.3 whiffs per contest.
  • Houston has pitched to a 3.83 ERA this season, which ranks 11th in baseball.
  • Houston averages 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, second-most in the majors.
  • The Astros have a combined WHIP of 1.260 as a pitching staff, which ranks 16th in MLB.

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