MLB Matchups
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Houston Astros
Diamondbacks vs Astros Prediction, Picks and Odds 09-08-2024
The Arizona Diamondbacks (79-64) will aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they visit the Houston Astros (77-65) on Sunday at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Diamondbacks (+121) are not projected to end the streak against the Astros (-131). Houston's Justin Verlander and Arizona's Ryne Nelson will take the mound first.
Diamondbacks vs. Astros Game Info
- Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024
- Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
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Diamondbacks vs. Astros Betting Info
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | -131 | +121 | 8 | -115 | -105 |
Astros Betting Insights
- The Astros have been favored on the moneyline 101 total times this season. They've finished 57-44 in those games.
- Houston has a 43-27 record (winning 61.4% of its games) when playing as moneyline favorites of -131 or shorter.
- The Astros have a 56.7% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
- Houston has had an over/under set by bookmakers 138 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in 55 of those games (55-76-7).
- The Astros have covered 51.4% of their games this season, going 71-67-0 ATS.
Diamondbacks Betting Insights
- The Diamondbacks have won 32, or 45.7%, of the 70 games they've played as underdogs this season.
- Arizona has entered 28 games this season as the underdog by +121 or more and is 10-18 in those contests.
- The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 45.2% chance of a victory for the Diamondbacks.
- Arizona and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 81 of its 141 opportunities.
- In 141 games with a spread this season, the Diamondbacks are 71-70-0 ATS.
Probable Starting Pitchers
| Justin Verlander (HOU) | Pitcher | Ryne Nelson (ARI) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 - 5 | W/L | 10 - 6 |
| 71.2 | IP | 143 |
| 4.52 | ERA | 4.15 |
| 1.312 | WHIP | 1.259 |
| 7.9 | K/9 | 7.6 |
| 2.9 | BB/9 | 2 |
Diamondbacks vs Astros Betting Odds
Diamondbacks vs Astros Player Props
Ketel Marte Props for Today: Sunday, Sept. 8 vs. the Houston Astros
Ketel Marte -- .185 average over his past 10 games -- will be in action for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Houston Astros, with Justin Verlander on the hill, on Sept. 8 at 7:10 PM ET.
Diamondbacks vs. Astros Game Details
- Day: Sunday, September 8, 2024
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
Ketel Marte Props and Betting Odds
- Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -196)
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Ketel Marte Betting Stats
- In 70.9% of his games this year (83-of-117), Marte has recorded a hit. In 35 of those games (29.9%), he's recorded at least two base hits.
- In 28 of 117 games this season, he has hit a long ball (23.9%). He's gone deep in 5.9% of his trips to the dish.
- Marte has scored at least a run 61 times this year in 117 games played (52.1%), including 17 games with more than one run (14.5%).
- He has plated at least one run in 43.6% of his games this year (51 of 117), including two or more RBI in 21 of those contests (17.9%). He has also knocked in three or more of his team's runs in eight contests.
- Marte has gone down on strikes at least once 64 times this season in 117 games (54.7%), including 23 games with more than one strikeout (19.7%).
Last 5 Games vs. Astros
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/7/2024 | Yusei Kikuchi | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 0 |
| 9/6/2024 | Framber Valdez | 0-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 |
| 9/30/2023 | Justin Verlander | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 9/29/2023 | Jose Urquidy | 1-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 1 |
| 9/28/2022 | Justin Verlander | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
Opposing Pitcher Stats: Justin Verlander
- The Astros will hand the ball to Verlander (3-5) for his 14th start of the season.
- The right-hander gave up five earned runs in 4 2/3 innings pitched on Monday in his last outing, a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds.
- The 41-year-old has pitched in 13 games this season with an ERA of 4.52, a 2.74 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.312.
- He has started 13 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in five of them.
- Verlander has started 13 games this season, and he's lasted five or more innings 10 times. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance.
Alex Bregman Props for Today: Sunday, Sept. 8 vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks
The Houston Astros and Alex Bregman (.368 slugging percentage over his past 10 games, including one homer), battle starter Ryne Nelson and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Minute Maid Park, Sunday at 7:10 PM ET.
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Game Details
- Day: Sunday, September 8, 2024
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
Alex Bregman Props and Betting Odds
- Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -244)
- Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +128)
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Alex Bregman Betting Stats
- In 89 of 128 games this year (69.5%), Bregman has recorded a hit, and he collected more than one hit in 37 of those contests (28.9%).
- In 20 of 128 games this season, he has gone yard (15.6%). He's left the yard in 3.8% of his trips to the plate.
- In 43% of his 128 games this season, Bregman has touched home plate (55 times). Also, he's notched 12 games with multiple runs in 2024 (9.4%).
- He has driven in at least one run in 35.2% of his games this year (45 of 128), including more than one RBI in 12 of those contests (9.4%). He has also knocked in three or more of his team's runs in five contests.
- Bregman has fanned 63 times this season in 128 games played (49.2%), including 10 times punching out multiple times (7.8%).
Last 5 Games vs. Diamondbacks
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/7/2024 | Eduardo RodrÃguez | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 10/1/2023 | Kyle Nelson | 2-for-4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 9/30/2023 | Merrill Kelly | 1-for-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 9/29/2023 | Zac Gallen | 2-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 9/28/2022 | Zac Gallen | 0-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 |
Opposing Pitcher Stats: Ryne Nelson
- Nelson (10-6) will take the mound for the Diamondbacks, his 25th start of the season.
- The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed four hits in 6 2/3 innings against the San Francisco Giants.
- The 26-year-old's 4.15 ERA ranks 45th, 1.259 WHIP ranks 46th, and 7.6 K/9 ranks 42nd among qualified pitchers in the majors this season.
- He's going for his sixth straight quality start.
- Nelson has pitched five or more innings in 12 straight games and will look to extend that streak.
Jose Altuve Props for Today: Sunday, Sept. 8 vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks
Jose Altuve and his .419 on-base percentage over his past 10 games (64 points higher than his season-long percentage), will be in action for the Houston Astros versus the Arizona Diamondbacks and Ryne Nelson on Sept. 8 at 7:10 PM ET.
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Game Details
- Day: Sunday, September 8, 2024
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
Jose Altuve Props and Betting Odds
- Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -263)
- Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +124)
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Jose Altuve Betting Stats
- In 76.8% of his games this year (106-of-138), Altuve has posted a hit. In 48 of those games (34.8%), he's recorded at least two base hits.
- He has hit a home run in 13% of his games in 2024 (18 of 138), which amounts to 3.1% of his trips to the plate.
- In 47.1% of his 138 games this season, Altuve has scored (65 times). Also, he's notched 18 games with multiple runs in 2024 (13%).
- He has driven in at least one run 42 times this year in 138 games played (30.4%), including 13 games with more than one RBI (9.4%). He has also accounted for three or more of his team's runs in four contests.
- Altuve has gone down on strikes one or more times in 55.1% of his games this season (76 of 138), striking out multiple times in 27 of them (19.6%).
Last 5 Games vs. Diamondbacks
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/7/2024 | Eduardo RodrÃguez | 3-for-5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 9/6/2024 | Brandon Pfaadt | 3-for-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 10/1/2023 | Kyle Nelson | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 9/30/2023 | Merrill Kelly | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 9/29/2023 | Zac Gallen | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 1 |
Opposing Pitcher Stats: Ryne Nelson
- The Diamondbacks will hand the ball to Nelson (10-6) for his 25th start of the season.
- The right-hander gave up two earned runs in 6 2/3 innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the San Francisco Giants.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign, the 26-year-old ranks 45th in ERA (4.15), 46th in WHIP (1.259), and 42nd in K/9 (7.6).
- He's going for his sixth straight quality start.
- Nelson has 12 starts in a row of five innings or more.
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