Houston (81-68) at San Diego (85-65)
- When: Sep 16 2024, 9:40 PM
- Where: PETCO Park, San Diego
- Where to watch: SDPA
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Houston Astros @ San Diego Padres
Moneyline
Houston Astros EVEN
San Diego Padres -120
Houston Astros @ San Diego Padres
Runline
Houston Astros 1.5 (-200)
San Diego Padres -1.5 (+170)
Houston Astros @ San Diego Padres
Total
Over 8.0 (EVEN)
Under 8.0 (-120)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
Probable Pitchers:
Houston: Spencer Arrighetti (7-12, 4.72)
San Diego: Yu Darvish (5-3, 3.52)
Team Stats
| Astros | Padres | |
| 81-68 | Record | 85-65 |
| 39-36 | Away & Home | 45-30 |
| 6-4 | Last 10 | 6-4 |
| W4 | Streak | W3 |
Game Preview
The Houston Astros and San Diego Padres, both riding the momentum of recent sweeps, kick off a three-game series Monday night in San Diego. Each team edged out lesser rivals over the weekend, inching closer to solidifying their spots in the playoffs.
Houston (81-68) claimed a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, preserving their 4 1/2-game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the American League West. Meanwhile, the Padres (85-65) secured a narrow 4-3 win against the San Francisco Giants in extra innings, maintaining a 1 1/2-game advantage over the Arizona Diamondbacks for the National League’s top wild-card position.
The Padres, fresh from a successful 4-1 trip, are not just eyeing a wild-card berth but also the NL West title, drawing closer to the stumbling Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite the Dodgers’ recent win in Atlanta, their division lead has shrunk to 3 1/2 games, with a pivotal series against the Padres on the horizon—a series San Diego leads in terms of seasonal wins, securing any tiebreak advantage.
"This team is focused and driven towards making the playoffs," stated Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. "We’re maintaining our same, determined approach every day aiming for a win."
Tatis contributed significantly on Sunday with a crucial eighth-inning pinch-hit homer. Although Robert Suarez couldn’t hold the lead, the Padres rallied in the 10th to win, demonstrating their resilience and playoff hunger.
Yu Darvish (5-3, 3.52 ERA) will start Monday for San Diego. Last Tuesday, Darvish helped defeat the Mariners, allowing two runs over five innings. He holds a lifetime 5-5 record with a 3.64 ERA against Houston.
The Astros counter with rookie Spencer Arrighetti (7-12, 4.72), coming off a solid start against Oakland where he surrendered two runs over nearly seven innings. This marks his first start against San Diego.
Houston enters the series on a four-game win streak, bolstered by newcomer Jason Heyward. Since being picked up after his release from the Dodgers, Heyward has hit .300 in September, adding a seasoned presence to the Astros’ lineup.
"It’s a privilege to play for a team with a deep postseason ambition," Heyward noted. "The experience of competing at this level, with these stakes, is incredibly motivating."
MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: San Diego 6-3
Expert Pick: San Diego -120 & Over 8 (+100)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $367
- MLB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
