Padres vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 September 2024
Last updated: Sep 18, 2024, 1:40AM | Published: Sep 16, 2024, 6:55PM
The San Diego Padres will face the Houston Astros in MLB action at PETCO Park on Wednesday, beginning at 11:40am AEST.
Michael King (12-9, 3.06 ERA) will be on the bump for the Padres, while the Astros are going with Hunter Brown (11-8, 3.59 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Padres vs Astros game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's San Diego vs Houston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Padres a 53% chance of beating the Astros at PETCO Park.
Padres vs Astros: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at PETCO Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Padres $1.85, Astros $1.91
- Line: Padres +1.5 ($1.47), Astros -1.5 ($2.65)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Padres at $1.85 and the Astros at $1.91.
The Padres are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Astros, with odds of $1.47 available at TAB.
For the favourite Astros (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.65.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Padres (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 66% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Padres vs Astros: Best Bets
- Head to Head: San Diego at $1.85 with TAB
- Line: Padres +1.5 at $1.47 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Padres vs Astros betting tips are based on detailed simulations and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 7.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Padres vs Astros: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the San Diego vs Houston game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the San Diego vs Houston match-up.
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Padres vs Astros: Essential Details
The match-up between the Padres and Astros at PETCO Park is scheduled to commence at 11:40am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: San Diego Padres vs Houston Astros
- Date: Wednesday 18 September 2024
- Time: 11:40am AEST
- Venue: PETCO Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our San Diego vs Houston predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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