Padres vs. Astros Prediction for MLB Friday [9/8/2023]

MLB action continues on Friday at 8:10PM ET as the San Diego Padres take on the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

Hunter Brown (10-10, 4.53 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Astros, while the Padres have opted for Blake Snell (12-9, 2.50 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Padres vs. Astros, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Padres vs. Astros

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Padres-Astros MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Astros a 55% chance of defeating the Padres.

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Padres vs. Astros Odds [9/8]

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+150), Padres +1.5 (-165)
• Moneyline: Astros -140, Padres +120
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-115/-105)

The Astros are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Padres, with +150 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Padres (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -165.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -140, which means you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Padres at +120, where you can put down $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Padres (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 56% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Padres vs. Astros

• Run Line: Padres +1.5 @ -165 via BetMGM (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Padres @ +120 via BetMGM
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -115 via PointsBet (56% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling intelligence to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Padres moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Padres vs. Astros Prediction

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

This prediction is backed by detailed data-driven analysis, with the Astros having a 55% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Padres vs. Astros on Friday September 8, 2023.

Padres vs. Astros 2023

Friday's MLB action between the Astros and Padres at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to commence at 8:10PM ET.

• Who: San Diego Padres vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Friday September 8, 2023
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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