MLB Home Run Props for Thursday, April 25: Yordan Alvarez vs. the Cubs
Yordan Alvarez -- with an on-base percentage of .289 in his past 10 games, 62 points lower than his season-long percentage -- will be in action for the Houston Astros versus the Chicago Cubs, with Javier Assad on the mound, on April 25 at 2:20 PM ET.
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Astros vs. Cubs Game Info
- Game Day: Thursday, April 25, 2024
- Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: SCHN
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
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Will Yordan Alvarez Hit a Home Run?
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| Prop | O/U | Over Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Home Runs | 0.5 | +320 |
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Yordan Alvarez vs. Javier Assad
Yordan Alvarez Stats
- Alvarez has been key for Houston with five home runs, 13 RBI and a batting average of .273 this season.
- In baseball, he ranks 24th in home runs and 56th in RBI.
- He has hit a home run in 16.0% of his games this year, and 4.5% of his chances at the plate.
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Javier Assad Stats
- Assad (2-0) toes the rubber for the Cubs in his fifth start of the season. He has produced a 2.11 ERA in 21 1/3 innings pitched, with 21 Ks.
- The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Miami Marlins, when he lasted 4 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run while giving up three hits.
- In four outings this season, the 26-year-old has a 2.11 ERA and 8.9 strikeouts per nine frames, while surrendering a batting average of .192 to opposing batters.
- Cubs pitchers have allowed 25 total home runs at a clip of one per game, ranking them 16th in the league.
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Yordan Alvarez's Last 5 Games vs. Cubs
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2024 | Jameson Taillon | 1-for-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 0 |
| 4/23/2024 | Jordan Wicks | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 5/17/2023 | Drew Smyly | 0-for-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 0 |
| 5/16/2023 | Justin Steele | 2-for-4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2/0 | 0 |
| 5/15/2023 | Jameson Taillon | 1-for-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
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