The highly-anticipated matchup between the Houston Astros and the Milwaukee Brewers is taking place tonight at 7:40 PM EDT. The Astros, who are currently favored with odds of -110, will face off against the Brewers, who have odds of -100. The run total is set at 7.5, which should make for an exciting and competitive game.
Pitching Matchup
Cristian Javier will be taking the mound for the Astros, while Corbin Burnes will be pitching for the Brewers. Both pitchers have been solid this season, so this should be an evenly-matched game.
Recent Performance
The Astros are coming off of a hard-fought win against the Athletics yesterday, but they may be feeling the effects of playing on short rest. The Brewers are in a similar situation, having played and won against the Rays just yesterday. Fatigue could be a factor in tonight’s game, so it’s important to take that into account when betting.
The last time these teams faced each other was back in September of 2019, when the Brewers came out on top with a 4-2 victory. In that game, the Brewers were underdogs with odds of +128. The total for that game was set at 9.5, but it stayed under by 3.5 runs.
Win Trends
Both teams have had their fair share of wins and losses lately, but when you look at the last 10 games, the Astros have won 9 times while the Brewers have won 5 of their last 10 games. This could give the Astros a slight edge going into the game, but it’s anyone’s guess who will come out on top.
Totals Trends
The Astros have gone over in 3 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 7 of their last 10. The Brewers, on the other hand, have no significant trend in their recent totals, as the total has gone over in 5 of their last 10 games, and stayed under in 5 of their last 10.
The Pick
After taking everything into account, we’re tailing the hot Shark player Richard79 and going with the Milwaukee Brewers at +1.5 (-170). You can find more expert picks for this and other matchups on the Shark Book app. Download it for free by clicking here, and see why it’s known as a handicapper’s best friend!