Arizona (79-64) at Houston (77-65)
- When: Sep 8 2024, 7:10 PM
- Where: Minute Maid Park, Houston
- Where to watch: ESPN
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Houston Astros
Moneyline
Arizona Diamondbacks +120
Houston Astros -143
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Houston Astros
Runline
Arizona Diamondbacks 1.5 (-175)
Houston Astros -1.5 (+150)
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Houston Astros
Total
Over 8.5 (-105)
Under 8.5 (-115)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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Probable Pitchers:
Arizona: Ryne Nelson (10-6, 4.15)
Houston: Justin Verlander (3-5, 4.52)
Team Stats
| Diamondbacks | Astros | |
| 79-64 | Record | 77-65 |
| 40-33 | Away & Home | 36-36 |
| 3-7 | Last 10 | 7-3 |
| L3 | Streak | W2 |
Game Preview
After Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez sparked the Houston Astros with standout performances in the series opener, they repeated their success, propelling the team to an 11-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. This victory secured the series win for the Astros.
Altuve and Alvarez, hitting 5-for-8 together in the first game, continued their hot streak with three hits each in Saturday’s contest. Their efforts helped the Astros (77-65) extend their home winning streak to six and set the stage for a potential sweep in the series finale against the Diamondbacks (79-64).
The production from Altuve and Alvarez was amplified by the strong performances from the bottom of the lineup. Victor Caratini, Jake Meyers, Ben Gamel, and Chas McCormick collectively added five runs, three hits, two RBIs, and two walks, effectively loading the bases for the lineup leaders, making the Diamondbacks’ pitchers struggle.
Astros manager Joe Espada highlighted the importance of having runners on base for Altuve and Alvarez, pointing out the benefits of continuous offensive pressure and the potential for high-scoring games when the lineup clicks, especially with contributions from the lower order.
Justin Verlander (3-5, 4.52 ERA) is set to start for Houston on Sunday, seeking his first win since returning from the injured list. Despite struggling in recent starts, Verlander aims to regain his top form. He boasts a strong record against the Diamondbacks, with a 5-1 career record and a 1.77 ERA in seven starts.
For Arizona, Ryne Nelson (10-6, 4.15 ERA) will take the mound, hoping to end his team’s three-game road losing streak. Nelson has been unbeaten in his last 12 outings and will face the Astros for the first time as a starter.
The Diamondbacks, having lost the first two games of the series, are focused on avoiding a sweep, with manager Torey Lovullo emphasizing resilience and a focused approach to each game.
MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Arizona 5-4
Expert Pick: Arizona +120 & Over 8½ (-105)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $430
- MLB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
