Orioles vs. Astros Prediction and Odds - Aug 26, 2022

The Houston Astros take on the Baltimore Orioles in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Friday, starting at 8:10PM ET.

Lance McCullers Jr. (1-1, 2.46 ERA) will get the ball for the Astros, up against Kyle Bradish (1-5, 6.25 ERA) for the Orioles.

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

Who will win Orioles vs. Astros?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Orioles-Astros MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 64% chance of beating the Orioles.

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Orioles vs. Astros Game Odds

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+105), Orioles +1.5 (-122)
• Moneyline: Astros -190, Orioles +172
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are currently -1.5 favorites against the Orioles, with +105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Orioles (+1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -122.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -190, which means you can risk $190 to win $100, for a total payout of $290, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Orioles at +172, where you can bet $100 to profit $172, earning a total payout of $272, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 8 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Orioles (+1.5) are a 54% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Orioles vs. Astros

• Run Line: Orioles +1.5 @ -122 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Orioles @ +172 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Over 8 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (55% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and betting intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Orioles moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Orioles vs. Astros Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Orioles-Astros matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights before Orioles vs. Astros on Friday August 26, 2022.

Orioles vs. Astros 2022 Game Info

Friday's game between the Astros and Orioles at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to begin at 8:10PM ET.

• Who: Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Friday August 26, 2022
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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