Astros vs. Guardians Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for May 1
Expect a display of power when Jose Altuve (7 HR) and the Houston Astros (10-19) take on Josh Naylor (3 HR) and the Cleveland Guardians (19-10) at Minute Maid Park at 8:10 PM ET live on SCHN. Altuve and the Astros are -175 favorites on the moneyline for the matchup. Justin Verlander will get the ball for Houston while Cleveland will counter with Triston McKenzie.
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Astros vs. Guardians Predictions
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Moneyline Odds & Pick
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Moneyline Pick | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | -175 | +145 | Guardians | Guardians 4, Astros 3 |
Moneyline Insights
- Houston is 8-15 in games it was favored on the moneyline (winning 34.8% of those games).
- Cleveland has been the underdog in 13 games this season and won eight (61.5%) of those contests.
- The Astros have not played a game with moneyline odds of -175 or shorter.
- The Guardians have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +145.
- Houston has a 63.6% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
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Total Odds & Pick
| Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Over/Under Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | -120 | +100 | Under 8.5 runs |
Total Insights
- Houston and its opponents have hit the over in nine of its 29 games with a total this season.
- Contests with Cleveland has gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 17 of 29 chances this season.
- When it comes to hitting the over, the Astros and their opponents are 1-7-2 in their last 10 games with a total.
- In their last 10 matchups with a total posted by sportsbooks, the Guardians and their opponents are 6-4-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
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Astros vs. Guardians Probable Starting Pitchers
Astros: Justin Verlander
- The Astros' Verlander will make his third start of the season.
- He has pitched to a 1.74 ERA this season with 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.5 walks per nine across two games.
- The Astros were the moneyline favorite for two Verlander starts this season -- they split the games.
- His team split the two matchups he's appeared in this season.
- Verlander's two starts with a total this season finished 0-1-1 against the total.
Guardians: Triston McKenzie
- The Guardians' McKenzie (2-2) will make his sixth start of the season.
- The 26-year-old has pitched to a 4.91 ERA this season with 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 7 walks per nine across five games.
- This will be his first start this season with his team as the moneyline underdog.
- McKenzie's team is 3-2 when he starts this season.
- In McKenzie's five starts with a total, the teams have hit the over four times.
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Astros vs. Guardians Stats
| Astros | Guardians | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 5.2 | |
| 13 | 4 | |
| 5.3 | 3.7 | |
| 26 | 5 | |
| .265 | .247 | |
| 3 | 12 | |
| .257 | .231 | |
| 26 | 10 | |
| 35 | 29 | |
| 7 | 19 | |
| 29 | 26 | |
| 11 | 5 |
How to Watch Astros vs. Guardians
- Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- Time: 8:10 PM ET
- TV: SCHN
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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