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Houston Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
The fans at Chase Field will be treated to a interleague game between the Houston Astros and the Arizona Diamondbacks when they take their seats on Wednesday.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Brandon Walter in this game. Walter has a 1-3 record and a 3.66 ERA this season.
Walter's opponent in this one will be Brandon Pfaadt. The Diamondbacks right hander has a 4.74 ERA to go along with a 10-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -105-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Arizona, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -115 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 3-1 winner as they battled the Diamondbacks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -115 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Houston:
Team record: 59-42 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Arizona:
Team record: 50-52 SU
Arizona is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Next up:
Houston home to Athletics Thursday, July 24
Arizona at Pittsburgh Friday, July 25