San Diego Padres at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions |
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The San Diego Padres (67-75) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Houston Astros (80-62) Saturday. First pitch from Minute Maid Park is at 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network).
Season series: Padres lead 1-0
The Padres opened a 9-game road trip with an 11-2 victory in the series opener Friday. San Diego has won 5 of its last 7 games but is still 7 games back for the final NL Wild Card.
The Astros have now lost 4 of their last 7 but the 3 wins were a sweep over the AL West rival Texas Rangers. Houston has a 1/2-game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the AL West and has opened up a 3-game lead over the Rangers.
Padres at Astros projected startersRHP Seth Lugo vs. RHP Cristian Javier Lugo (6-6 3.49 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.20 WHIP 2.0 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 through 121 1/3 IP.
Padres at Astros odds
Padres at Astros picks and predictionsPredictionPadres 5 Astros 2MoneylineLugo has been lights out over the last month and the Padres have won 3 of his last 4 starts. They are 28-39 on the road but the Astros are only 35-35 at home this season. Javier has been giving up runs recently. The Astros have been feast or famine with their bats. In their last 7 wins they have averaged 13 runs a game. In their last 6 losses? 1.8 runs. BET PADRES (+110).Run line/Against the spreadThe Astros are an awful 44-60 ATS as favorites this season. The Padres have won outright 22 times in their last 24 games covering the spread. PASS.Over/UnderFour of Lugo’s last 5 starts have had 9 or fewer runs. Seven of the Padres’ last 11 games have not passed a 9-run total. Eight of their last 10 wins have not reached double-digit total runs. BET UNDER 9 (-110). |