Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles 8/22/24 – The highly anticipated MLB showdown between Baltimore Orioles (73-52) and Houston Astros (67-56) on Thursday has attracted bettors and fans, who are now tuning in at premier betting online sites to make their bets. This game takes place in the Oriole Park at Camden Yards, pits two of the best teams against each other, and brings out a crucial point in their respective seasons. If both teams maintain their current records, this will be a landmark game of the season beginning at 7:08 PM ET on FOX for all to watch.
Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles 8/22/24
| When: | Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 7:08 PM ET |
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| Where: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles 8/22/24
| Team | RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Astros | TBD | TBD | TBD |  |
| Orioles | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
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The specifics of the betting odds remain undisclosed as of now. When available, these figures will play a crucial role in shaping betting strategies. Typically, odds reflect the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the teams involved, influenced heavily by their recent performances and head-to-head history.
Spencer Arrighetti (5-11, 5.2 ERA) vs. Corbin Burnes (12-5, 3.1 ERA)
During every game, Spencer Arrighetti has shown a fighting spirit despite having a tough season of 5.2 ERA and 1.45 WHIP. He has revealed that he can effectively silence hitters with the cuffs of his shirt rolled up, having whiffed 134 batters in 110.2 innings pitched; however, consistency remains elusive to him, as seen from his wins and losses records and ERA.
However, Corbin Burnes is one of the key players on the Baltimore Orioles’ pitching staff with an astonishing 3.1 ERA, 12-5 record, and WHIP of 1.11 currently put up by their rotation. As this implies, every time Burnes steps onto the mound, his strikeout totals continue rising, hence the fact that it says something: no lineup would be easy for him to handle.
Therefore, this match will be crucial in deciding between Arrighetti and Burnes. For instance, if they had better control or lower ERAs than Burnes did so, then they could have given Baltimore even more advantage against Houston’s strong batting order, as they have demonstrated recently. This is going to be a pitching duel that will intensify strategic elements of the game further because each pitcher’s performance could mean everything to her team’s success.
Astros’ Strategic Batting Approach
Equipped with a .260 team batting average, the Houston Astros have men on base often at a .321 percentage and slug balls at .418. They have scored 565 runs and hit 146 home runs this year in a balanced manner. This kind of offensive consistently like that can take on Burnes if they catch him off guard.
Orioles’ Power Surge
Despite an average team batting of .256, the Baltimore Orioles have managed to cover it up by launching 192 homers, which resulted in 630 runs, and yielding a standout slugging pct of .451. Their aggressive approach at bat also makes them dangerous to any pitching staff including Arrighetti’s who has his work cut out for him.
Trends
Houston Astros Betting Trends
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Houston Astros are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Astros are 31-31 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Astros’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 24 of Astros’ 61 last games at home
Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends
Orioles are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Baltimore Orioles are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Orioles are 33-27 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Orioles’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 31 of Orioles’ 65 last games at home
Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles Betting Prediction
Based on the numbers and prevailing trends, the Orioles might be slightly more solid as a result of Corbin Burnes’ dominant performance this year than Spencer Arrighetti. Their power-hitting prowess could turn out to be crucial in what is likely to be a tightly contested game.
Such readers may consider the Orioles as better value, especially if the moneyline indicates home advantage along with an edge in pitching. There are also profitable betting opportunities presented by prop bets that involve total home runs or individual performances like Burnes’ strikeouts.
In most likelihood, this forecast will involve a low-scoring match that would see the Orioles prevail due to their equilibrium between attack and defense. Betting on an Orioles win as well as taking the overs on total runs, should also form part of some smart baseball predictions today.
Score Prediction: Orioles 5, Astros 3.
Hilbert Mayer
Sports Writer
Hilbert Mayer is a professional sports writer, betting analyst, and content strategist with over 15 years of experience in the sports industry. Before focusing on sports betting analysis and handicapping, Hilbert worked as a sports writer for various news outlets, covering everything from game recaps to in-depth matchup features. Today, he specializes in MLB, NFL, March Madness, and UFC betting, combining his journalistic background with deep statistical expertise and real-world betting insights. His proven track record, sharp reads, and ability to break down complex matchups make him a trusted voice among both casual bettors and seasoned sharps.
Published on: August 20, 2024
Last updated: March 30, 2025