Astros vs. Diamondbacks Game 1 Prediction for MLB Friday [9/29/2023]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Houston Astros will meet in Game of the League Series at Chase Field on Friday, starting at 9:40PM ET.

The Diamondbacks will send Zac Gallen (17-8, 3.49 ERA) to the mound, while the Astros have opted for José Urquidy (2-3, 5.84 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Astros vs. Diamondbacks, plus game predictions and betting odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Astros vs. Diamondbacks

Based on cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Astros-Diamondbacks MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Diamondbacks a 55% chance of beating the Astros.

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Astros vs. Diamondbacks Odds [9/29]

• Run Line: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-192), Astros -1.5 (+160)
• Moneyline: Diamondbacks -120, Astros +105
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-108/-110)

The Diamondbacks are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Astros, with -192 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Astros (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on the market at +160.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Diamondbacks at -120. That means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at +105, where you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 9.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Diamondbacks (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9.5 runs has a 58% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Astros vs. Diamondbacks

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 @ +160 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.6% edge)
• Moneyline: Diamondbacks @ -120 via PointsBet (55% probability)
• Total: Over 9.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook (58% probability) 🔥

Any time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of our best free picks today across all major pro and college sports.

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Although the Diamondbacks are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Astros vs. Diamondbacks Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Diamondbacks are more likely to defeat the Astros in the MLB game on Friday.

This prediction is based on extensive data-driven analysis, with the Diamondbacks having a 55% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Astros-Diamondbacks game, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Astros vs. Diamondbacks on Friday September 29, 2023.

Astros vs. Diamondbacks 2023

Friday's MLB matchup between the Diamondbacks and Astros at Chase Field is scheduled to commence at 9:40PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
• Date: Friday September 29, 2023
• Time: 9:40PM ET / 6:40PM PT
• Venue: Chase Field

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