So far, the Baltimore Orioles are one of the biggest surprises with the baseball betting odds. Last year the Orioles showed significant improvement in barely missing the playoffs. But most gamblers expected a step back in 2023. Instead, Baltimore has taken the lead in the American League East. On Tuesday night, the Orioles host a showcase game against the defending World Series champion Houston Astros. A World Series rematch in October is increasingly possible. Houston is in the thick of the American League West division race.
Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 7:05 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD |
| TV Coverage: | TBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Astros | -1½ +133 | 8½ +105 | -126 |  |
| Orioles | +1½ -153 | 8½ -125 | +116 | |
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Astros at Orioles SBG Betting Odds Analysis
So far this season, Houston is breaking even against the moneyline and slightly in the red against the runline. Houston is trending slightly under the sports betting total this season.
In comparison, Baltimore is the most profitable team this season against the moneyline and the runline. Also, Baltimore is trending over the total this season.
Houston Astros Team Overview
Overall, the Houston Astros are 63-49 straight up and 54-56-2 over/under the total. Houston is 2nd in the American League West Division standings. Houston is three games behind the Texas Rangers in the American League West Division race. Late on, the Astros have covered four out of their last six games. The Astros have gone under the total in five of their previous nine matchups. Houston ranks 10th for run production and 3rd for earned run average.
JP France is the probable starter for Houston. So far, the right-hander is 7-3 with a 2.85 earned run average and 1.22 WHIP. Houston won five of his last five starts. Overall, Houston ranks 11th for bullpen earned run average. Closer Ryan Pressly is 3-3 with a 3.04 ERA and 26 saves in 30 opportunities. Yordan Alvarez leads the Astros with 48 runs, 14 doubles, 20 home runs, and 60 runs batted in.
Baltimore Orioles Team Overview
Overall, the Baltimore Orioles are 69-42 straight up and 57-47-6 over/under the total. Baltimore is 1st in the American League East Division standings. Baltimore is four games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East Division race. Late on, the Orioles have covered six out of their last ten games. The Orioles have gone over the total in five of their previous nine matchups. Baltimore ranks 6th for run production and 13th for earned run average.
Grayson Rodriguez is the probable starter for Baltimore. So far, the right-hander is 2-3 with a 6.09 earned run average and 1.50 WHIP. Baltimore won two of his last five starts. Overall, Baltimore ranks 4th for bullpen earned run average. Closer Felix Bautista is 6-1 with a 0.87 ERA and 29 saves in 34 opportunities. Anthony Santander leads the Orioles with 58 runs, 29 doubles, 20 home runs, and 63 runs batted in.
Astros at Orioles SBG Free Pick
In sum, Houston beat the MLB odds in seven of their last ten games at Baltimore. Six of the last nine games in this series at Baltimore went over the total. Houston will get a more favorable price as the away team. Thus, the Astros offer more value.
Astros at Orioles SBG Best Bet: Houston Astros.