The San Francisco Giants are taking on the Houston Astros at 8:10 PM EDT today and sports bettors are eager to find out who will come out on top. According to the odds, it seems the Astros are favored to win with a moneyline at -200, while the Giants have a moneyline at +173. Additionally, the run total is set at 8.5, giving bettors plenty of opportunities to place bets on the game.
Pitching Matchup
Right now, the pitching matchup for this game is set to be Ross Stripling vs. Luis Garcia. While both pitchers have shown flashes of excellence throughout the season, many experts believe that Garcia’s strong pitching abilities may give the Astros an advantage in this particular matchup.
Team Performance
Looking back at the previous games played by both teams, it’s easy to see that the Giants may be at a slight disadvantage. The Giants last played against the Padres, losing 6-4 in a close matchup, while the Astros last game was against the Phillies, which they won 4-3. With the Giants playing on short rest, they may not have enough time to recover and prepare for this crucial game.
Win Trends
Examining both teams’ recent performances, we see that the G-Men have won 5 of their last 10 games, whereas the Astros have won 7 out of their last 10 games.
Totals Trends
The Giants have gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 5 of their last 10. Similarly, there’s no significant trend for the Astros as the total has gone over in 3 of their last 10 games, and stayed under in 6 of their last 10.
Expert Advice
For this game, we’re taking the Houston Astros with a -1.5 run line at odds of -102. This call comes from expert player SteveCatfish851 who knows the sports betting world like the back of his hand. You can find more expert picks on this game and many others by downloading the Shark Book app. It’s free and it’s the go-to mobile app for sports bettors seeking an expert opinion. Don’t wait! Click here to download the app now and start betting like a pro!