Diamondbacks vs. Astros Prediction: Astros Predicted to Win Following Latest Data Analysis for Sunday's MLB Game [9/8/2024]

MLB action continues on Sunday at 7:10PM ET as the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

Justin Verlander (3-5, 4.52 ERA) will be on the bump for the Astros, up against Ryne Nelson (10-6, 4.15 ERA) for the Diamondbacks.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Astros as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Diamondbacks-Astros game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Astros with a win probability of 55%, while the Diamondbacks have 45%."

Diamondbacks vs. Astros Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Sunday's MLB game between the Astros and Diamondbacks at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to begin at 7:10PM ET.

• Who: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024
• Time: 7:10PM ET/4:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Astros and Diamondbacks gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's full preview of Sunday's Diamondbacks vs. Astros matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Astros vs. Diamondbacks picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Diamondbacks vs. Astros Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLB game between the Diamondbacks and Astros 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Astros a 55% chance of defeating the Diamondbacks.

According to our model, the Diamondbacks (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 53% chance of going over.

Diamondbacks vs. Astros Odds [9/8/2024]

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Diamondbacks	Astros
Run Line	+1.5 (-180)	-1.5 (+152)
Moneyline	+120	-135
Total	o8.5 (-104)	u8.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Diamondbacks vs. Astros Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Diamondbacks vs. Astros matchup is on the run line.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best MLB picks for every game throughout the season.

Full access to our picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

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Conclusion

We predict the Astros, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

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