Astros vs. Padres: Betting Preview for Sept. 16

Published 8:24 am Monday, September 16, 2024

When the San Diego Padres (85-65) go head to head against the Houston Astros (81-68) at PETCO Park on Monday, Sept. 16 at 9:40 p.m. ET, Manny Machado will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

At +120, the Astros are the moneyline underdogs in this game against the Padres, who are -140. The over/under for this contest is 8. The odds to eclipse the over are -110, while the odds are -110 to go under.

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Astros vs. Padres Game Info

  • Date: Monday, September 16, 2024
  • Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: San Diego, California
  • Venue: PETCO Park
  • TV Channel: SDPA
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Padres -140
  • Moneyline Underdog: Astros +120
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Spencer Arrighetti (7-12) will take the mound for the Astros, his 27th start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed seven hits in 6 2/3 innings pitched against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.
  • He has started 26 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in nine of them.
  • Arrighetti has 18 starts of five or more innings this season in 26 chances. He averages 5 innings per outing.
  • He has made 26 appearances and finished four of them without allowing an earned run.

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Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Astros have hit 176 homers this season, which ranks 11th in the big leagues.
  • Houston is eighth in MLB with a .419 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Astros’ .262 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking third in MLB.
  • Houston has scored the 12th-most runs in the majors this season with 690 (4.6 per game).
  • The Astros have an on-base percentage of .322 this season, which ranks seventh in the league.
  • The Astros are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking third with an average of 7.3 strikeouts per game.
  • Houston has pitched to a 3.72 ERA this season, which ranks sixth in baseball.
  • Houston strikes out 9.3 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, second-best in MLB.
  • The Astros rank 12th in MLB with a combined 1.242 WHIP this season.

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